Daniela Ruah recently marked her mother’s birthday with a heartwarming Instagram post. The photo featured the duo posing in front of a pier, with Daniela sporting a rust-colored shirt and a color-blocked cardigan, while her mother, Caterina, donned a forest green velour top paired with a matching sunhat.
Caterina responded with heartfelt gratitude, saying, “Many thanks! I love you to infinity and beyond.” Fans flooded the comments with the Spanish adjective “linda,” meaning “beautiful,” to describe Caterina.
Daniela, known for her private personal life, recently journeyed to Portugal with her husband, David Paul Olsen, brother of her NCIS co-star Eric Christian Olsen. During their family adventure, they explored stunning beaches, historic districts, and even took a culinary class to master Pastéis de Nata (custard tarts), a traditional Portuguese dessert. She shared a video montage of their memorable experiences and expressed her deep affection for Portugal upon their return.
In addition, Daniela and her NCIS colleagues have been actively supporting the ongoing SAG-AFTRA actors’ strike. They’ve joined picket lines to advocate for fair pay and better treatment in the entertainment industry.
Brian Dietzen, renowned for his role as Jimmy Palmer in the NCIS franchise, also voiced his solidarity with the strike. He stressed the importance of union protections, particularly in securing residual payments critical for providing essential medical coverage for him and his wife. Brian expressed love for his colleagues and pride in standing by them during the strike, noting their eagerness to return to the stage once a fair agreement is reached.
