Pauley Perrette may have left her role as Abby Sciuto over five years ago, but her *NCIS* family still holds a special place in her heart.
Since leaving *NCIS*, Perrette has largely retired from the industry, making sparse screen appearances, most notably in the TV series *Broke* in 2020. Instead, she has shifted her focus to producing. Recently, however, fans were thrilled when she reunited with fellow *NCIS* star Brian Dietzen.
Brian, who has played assistant M.E. Jimmy Palmer since shortly after season one in 2003, joined Pauley, who portrayed Abby from 2003 to 2018, for a nostalgic meet-up. The duo, along with *Criminal Minds* star Kirsten Vangsness, gathered at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles to enjoy a Sarah McLachlan concert. Pauley shared photos of the event, showcasing her signature rainbow-hued hair and the trio’s beaming smiles with Brian posing between the two women.
“NO CRIME WAS COMMITTED HERE!” Pauley captioned the photos, adding, “Just me and @briankdietzen and @kirstenvangsness at the @hollywoodbowl seeing the Amazing Icon @officialsarahmclachlan just beautiful.” Fans flooded the comments, ecstatic about the reunion and the unexpected crossover, with comments like “Garcia, Abby, and Jimmy!” and “Best crossover ever!”
Though Pauley may not appear on screen often, she frequently shares glimpses of her life on Instagram. Recently, she posted a photo of a white and yellow flower, highlighting her shift towards gardening. “I’m notorious for always having sticks and leaves stuck in my hair,” she wrote, explaining her love for yard work. “Building stuff, planting stuff, and doing stuff,” she continued. “Today I found this stuck in my hair from my yard, so cute!”
Despite her absence from acting, Pauley’s fans continue to enjoy updates on her post-*NCIS* life.