Curious World Staff
Pauley Perrette spent fifteen years portraying Abby Sciuto on NCIS, but her true personality differs vastly from her iconic character. Here are ten intriguing facts about her.
1 – She is Allergic To the Hair of Her Character: She’s allergic to her character’s hair dye. Despite being a natural blonde, on NCIS, Perrette had to dye her hair black for her Goth-style character. However, the dye caused severe allergic reactions, even hospitalizing her once. Now, she’s warning others about the dangers of hair dye and urging them to recognize the symptoms of a serious reaction.
2 – Pauley Perrette and Mark Harmon Had a Dispute: Pauley Perrette and Mark Harmon clashed on set over Harmon’s dog, which attacked a crew member. Despite complaints, Harmon kept bringing the dog, causing fear among the cast and crew. Perrette escalated the issue, leading to the dog being banned from set. They couldn’t work together afterward, shooting scenes separately. Perrette eventually left the show, citing fear of Harmon.
3 – She Was Assaulted Outside Her Home: In 2015, Pauley Perrette was assaulted by a homeless man outside her home, leading to police involvement. Despite the incident, she has since forgiven the att4cker and moved on from any resentment or anger.
4 – Perrette Had a Stroke in 2021: Pauley Perrette revealed in September 2021 that she had experienced a stroke, urging her followers to be aware of the warning signs and symptoms. She emphasizes that strokes can happen to anyone, at any age, at any time.
5 – She is From the South: Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Pauley Perrette has Southern roots but moved frequently, also residing in Georgia, the Carolinas, and Alabama, experiencing the distinct charm of Southern living across various states.
6 – She Had Lofty Goals Other Than Being An Actress: From a young age, Pauley Perrette dreamed of working with animals or becoming a rock star. Later, she fancied joining the FBI, never anticipating a career in acting.
7 – She is A Skilled Roller Skater: Before her acting career took off, Pauley Perrette worked as a professional roller skating sandwich board wearer in New York City, distributing Taco Bell menus. It was quite an achievement given the city’s bustling traffic.
8 – She Is Thankful For Her Life: Despite facing numerous scares and close calls, Pauley Perrette remains grateful for each experience, appreciating her survival and the opportunity to pursue her career with unwavering gratitude.
9 – Her First Marriage Was Difficult: In the early 2000s, Pauley Perrette was married to Coyote Shivers for six years before their unavoidable divorce. Following the split, she faced ongoing abuse from him, enduring physical, sexual, and emotional mistreatment.
10 – She Never Remarried: After her bitter divorce, Pauley Perrette remained hopeful about love, becoming engaged twice more but never remarrying. She vowed not to marry again until marriage equality was universal.
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I have always enjoyed her on NCIS. I had no idea that the real drama was in life away from the camera.
You are a beautiful strong woman.
Just knowing her through chats I’ve learned a lot about her life. Pauley is naturally true down to earth person. Her success never changed her true character. She is a sweetheart that has touched millions of people. Her personality on television is her natural personality. That is why she is loved so much.
My Daddy performed the wedding ceremony of her mother – Donna Bell and her Daddy – Paul Perrette. It was a beautiful ceremony!