It inspired these girls-Pauley Perrette May Hate What NCIS Did to Her But Even She Admitted the Enormous Impact Abby Had on Young Girls!!!!
Pauley Perrette had plenty of reasons to frown at NCIS after her dramatic exit, but even she couldn’t deny Abby Sciuto’s incredible legacy. As the quirky, goth forensic scientist, Abby wasn’t just solving crimes—she was changing lives. Perrette once admitted that Abby inspired countless young girls to embrace science, individuality, and a touch of black lipstick.
Pauley Perrette’s Legacy: How Abby Sciuto’s Character Inspired a Generation of Young Girls
Pauley Perrette’s exit from NCIS was bittersweet for fans, but even amidst her frustrations with the show, she couldn’t ignore Abby Sciuto’s lasting legacy. Appearing on The Talk, Perrette reflected on her time as the quirky, goth forensic scientist who made science cool and left an indelible mark on young girls worldwide.
Host Sara Gilbert called it “the Abby effect”—a phenomenon where Abby’s love for math, science, and forensics inspired countless girls to pursue similar fields. Perrette agreed, calling it “enormous and overwhelming.” She revealed,
Yeah, it’s been such an incredible journey, this one little fictional television character. It has been enormous and overwhelming for young girls around the world, every country in the world, and over the course of 15 years … to have modeled themselves after this TV character, and it made math and science not only a viable plan for them but it made it accessible and fun. And it inspired these girls, which has been so heartwarming.
The impact wasn’t just fleeting, either. Perrette proudly shared that, years later, many fans-turned-scientists had achieved degrees in math and science, crediting Abby’s influence. Her words cemented Abby’s role as more than a character—she became a role model for young minds across the globe.
Though Pauley Perrette had her issues with NCIS, she admitted Abby’s legacy was something to treasure—a testament to the power of representation. Even as she stepped away, Abby Sciuto’s impact on young girls remained undeniable.
Pauley Perrette Officially Bids Farewell to Acting After NCIS Drama
Pauley Perrette isn’t looking back. After her NCIS exit, she made it clear—acting is behind her. The iconic Abby Sciuto actress, who stole hearts as the bubbly forensic scientist, said acting was once an escape, but now she’s all about living authentically. In an interview with Hello!, she revealed:
But I’m a different person now and I want to be here for it — the good and the bad and the painful. I want to be me all the time, and it takes a good amount of courage for me to say that to myself but it’s authentically how I feel.
After NCIS, she gave Broke a shot, but once that fizzled, she called it quits for good. And, let’s not forget—those cryptic tweets about Mark Harmon? They made it clear—she wasn’t stepping back on that set. No more acting, just the real Pauley.
