Pauley Perrette, beloved for her portrayal of Abby Sciuto on NCIS, faced a difficult decision to leave the show amidst reports of tension with co-star Mark Harmon. Allegedly, an incident involving Harmon’s dog left Perrette feeling “terrified,” leading to strained relations between the two.
Following her departure from NCIS, Perrette took on a starring role in the sitcom Broke, which unfortunately met with cancellation after its first season. Despite her hopes of potentially returning to NCIS, Perrette was not given the opportunity to reprise her iconic role on the show. Disheartened by this setback, she announced her retirement from acting, marking the end of a remarkable career that had left a lasting impact on television.