Daniela Ruah, who portrays Agent Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles, recently shared how her character’s journey into parenthood mirrors some of her own experiences as a mother. In Season 14, Kensi and Marty Deeks (played by Eric Christian Olsen) faced challenges with pregnancy and chose to foster a teenager named Rosa Reyes (Natalia Del Riego).
In an interview on The Wayne Ayers Podcast, Ruah discussed how she related to Kensi’s insecurities as a parent. Although her own children are younger, Ruah resonates with the complexities of parenting, particularly the difficulties of fostering a teenager with a well-established personality. She appreciated portraying Kensi’s internal struggles, such as the doubts about whether she’s doing enough or too much.
Ruah, who has two children with her husband David Paul Olsen (brother of her co-star Eric Christian Olsen), praised the emotional depth of Kensi’s storyline. Fans were especially touched by the Season 14 finale, where Kensi revealed her pregnancy, bringing joy to her family. Unfortunately, this season also marked the end of NCIS: Los Angeles, so viewers won’t see how Kensi and Deeks adjust to life with a newborn.
Outside of NCIS: LA, Ruah has appeared in the Netflix Portuguese drama Turn of the Tide. Although her IMDb page has not yet been updated with new projects, fans are eagerly awaiting to see what she will take on next.