Sasha Alexander, known for her portrayal of Agent Kate Todd on NCIS, has continued to flourish in television and film since her departure from the show. Agent Kate Todd played a pivotal role on the NCIS team until her dramatic exit in the second season when she was tragically shot by double-agent Ari Haswari. Her character’s storyline culminated in Ari’s half-sister, Ziva David, avenging her death by fatally shooting Ari.
Since her time on NCIS, Sasha Alexander has appeared in a diverse array of shows and films. She has showcased her talent in projects such as “Lucky 13,” “Yes Man,” “Friends,” “The Ride,” “He’s Just Not That Into You,” “Mission: Impossible III,” and “FBI.” One of her standout roles was as Maura Isles in the series “Rizzoli & Isles,” where she captivated audiences for six seasons. Additionally, Sasha portrayed Helene Runyon in the award-winning series “Shameless.”
Recently, Sasha lent her voice to the character Adeline in the animated film “Deathstroke: Knights & Dragons,” starred in “Dangerous Lies,” and made a memorable appearance on “Law & Order.”
In her personal life, Sasha Alexander is married to Edoardo Ponti, whom she met at USC’s film school. They exchanged vows in 2007. Notably, Edoardo Ponti is the son of legendary Italian actress Sophia Loren, from her marriage to producer Carlo Ponti. Sasha and Edoardo are proud parents to two children: Lucia Sofia Ponti and Leonardo Fortunato Ponti.
In May, Sasha celebrated her 50th birthday surrounded by loved ones in Paris, marking another significant milestone in her diverse and fulfilling life journey.