Pauley Perrette gave fans a rare glimpse of her private life by sharing social media photos that showcased her many tattoos, marking one of her infrequent public updates since retiring from acting. The former NCIS star, who stepped away from the screen in 2020 after 15 years playing forensic scientist Abby Sciuto, has used social media to share occasional snapshots of her life away from Hollywood.
In a March 2024 post, Perrette shared a selfie capturing her tattooed arm while out experiencing California’s nature, displaying the ink running up her toned arm. Later that summer, in July 2024, she posted photos from her garden showing off green tomatoes beginning to grow, and fans noticed her several tiny tattoos on the back of her hand and fingers, including a rainbow, a cross, and an upward arrow.
Since leaving NCIS following an on-set incident in 2018, Perrette has devoted herself to charitable work and humanitarian causes, particularly those supporting the LGBTQ+ community. She has also become a documentary producer, creating content that shines a light on civil rights issues. Her influence on the franchise remains strong — NCIS has continued for 21 seasons since her departure, and she remains close with several former co-stars.
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- HELLO! Magazine — Confirmed Perrette shared a rare selfie displaying her tattooed arm in March 2024 and garden photos with hand tattoos in July 2024, detailing her retirement from acting and current focus on charitable work
