Pauley Perrette’s NCIS Tattoos: Real or Just TV Magic? Click for the Shocking Truth!

Sally M. from Atlanta inquires: “Are Pauley Perrette’s tattoos on NCIS real or part of her character’s costume?”

Perrette’s tattoos are a combination of both reality and costume. “The spiderweb on my character’s neck and the cross on her back are applied by the CBS makeup department,” Perrette explains, referring to her role on the popular Tuesday night drama. “The producers wanted some tattoos that would always be visible, no matter what I was wearing.”

As for her real tattoos, Perrette humorously admits, “Honestly, I’ve lost count!” However, one tattoo holds special significance for her. “It’s on the inside of my left ring finger,” she shares. “It’s the inscription ’12:21,’ which references my favorite Bible verse, Romans 12:21: ‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.’ It’s my personal mantra, a constant reminder I see every day.”