“NCIS: Los Angeles,” Cast and Their Real-Life Partners
“NCIS: Los Angeles,” a spin-off of CBS’s “NCIS,” explores the Naval Criminal Investigative Service’s Office of Special Projects in LA, led by G. Callen (Chris O’Donnell) and Sam Hanna (LL Cool J) as undercover agents. The series has cultivated a devoted fan base, drawn in by its captivating ensemble.
Over the years, the cast has expanded to include Kensi Blye (Daniela Ruah), Marty Deeks (Eric Christian Olsen), Hetty Lange (Linda Hunt), Eric Beale (Barrett Foa), and Nell Jones (Renée Felice Smith), with some departures and new faces enriching the mix. Newcomers like Fatima Namazi (Medalion Rahimi) and Devin Rountree (Caleb Castille) have further enhanced the ensemble, while Gerald McRaney’s Admiral Hollis Kilbride became a series regular in Season 13.
Beyond their on-screen chemistry, let’s explore the real-life partners of the cast:
- Chris O’Donnell (G. Callen), 53: Married to Caroline Fentress, an elementary school teacher, since 1997. They have five children, and Caroline made a guest appearance on “NCIS: LA.”
- LL Cool J (Sam Hanna), 56: Married to Simone Smith, a jewelry designer, since 1995. They have faced challenges together, including Simone’s battle with bone cancer. Simone’s jewelry line supports the American Cancer Society.
- Daniela Ruah (Kensi Blye), 40: Married to David Paul Olsen, brother of her on-screen husband Eric Christian Olsen, since 2014. They have two children, introduced to each other by Eric and Queen Latifah.
- Eric Christian Olsen (Marty Deeks), 46: Married to actress Sarah Wright since 2012, whom he met on the set of “The Loop” in 2006. They are parents to two children, and Sarah co-founded a lifestyle blog and skincare line.
- Linda Hunt (Hetty Lange), 78: Married to retired therapist Karen Klein since 2008. Together since 1987, they reside in Los Angeles and celebrated their union when same-sex marriage was legalized in California.
These cast members not only share a strong bond on screen but also enjoy rich and fulfilling personal lives with their real-life partners.
