Pauley Perrette, known for her role as Abby Sciuto on NCIS for 15 years, has shifted focus away from acting in recent times. Embracing a quieter life in California, she now dedicates herself to charitable work and tending her home. After retiring from acting in 2020, she occasionally shares glimpses into her personal life, such as proudly displaying her first crop of tomatoes in a recent photo.
Fans noticed her small tattoos on her hand and fingers, including a rainbow, cross, and upward arrow. Despite leaving NCIS in 2018 and her subsequent role in the short-lived sitcom Broke, there has been speculation about a possible cameo in the NCIS spin-off. Producers David Stapf and Amy Reisenbach expressed fondness for Pauley and acknowledged her potential return, though no concrete plans have been made. They attribute the show’s enduring popularity to its core values and the tight-knit bond among its cast and crew, promising a comforting blend of wish-fulfillment and workplace camaraderie for viewers.