NCIS alum Pauley Perrette leaves career for years after accusing colleague Mark Harmon of attacking her and others

Actress Pauley Perrette says she is going to not appear in front of the camera, but she is just not leaving Hollywood.

The “NCIS” alum, who played forensic scientist Abby Sciuto for years, recently revealed in an exclusive interview that she has focused on a brand new passion.

Her decision to step away from acting is rooted within the trauma Perrette experienced while filming the series, particularly from her co-star Mark Harmon, who plays Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs.

This quirky celebrity has added her voice to the growing chorus of women who’ve spoken out about harm – physical or sexual – by the hands of powerful men within the entertainment industry. Her outspoken departure from NCIS in 2018 was no different, citing workplace issues of which Harmon was a key factor.

During the brand new one interview with Hello! In the magazine, Perrette revealed she would “never” act again years later after admitting she suffered violence on set – which she claims still gives her nightmares.

“I am not ungrateful for the benefits it has given me, but I am a different person now,” she said, adding that she desires to be present for the person she has change into. “I want to be myself all the time and it takes me a lot of courage to say that to myself, but that’s really how I feel.”

Her departure was initially left unexplained, but Perrette later made it clear on social media that a toxic work environment that made her feel unsafe pushed her out of the job.

“NO, I WILL NOT COME BACK! EVER!” she once wrote on Twitter. “I’m afraid of Harmon and his attacks on me. I actually have nightmares about it.

In 2019, she revealed that Harmon’s dog had bitten a crew member, requiring 15 stitches three years earlier. When Perrette expressed her concerns, tensions increased and she alleged that she had suffered physical abuse, According to to Celebrity. Nine.

She wrote in now-delshe wrote on Twitter, which included a photograph of her co-worker: “THIS happened to a member of my crew and I fought like hell to make sure it didn’t happen again! And then I was physically attacked for saying NO!? And I lost my job.”

In other tweets, Perrette wrote: “This is terrifying. I left. Multiple physical attacks. I REALLY get it now. Stay protected. Nothing is value your safety. Tell Someone,” explaining that there was a “machine” that controlled the narrative of the assaults and tried to silence it,

“Maybe I’m wrong that I didn’t ‘spread the truth’ by telling the story, the TRUTH,” the deleted tweets continued: According to to page six. “I feel like I have to protect my crew, my jobs and so many people. But at what cost?”

Perrette has since reflected on her career, comparing acting to a dangerous drug in Hello! Interview.

“Being an actor… was an incredible escape; It was like a drug because I didn’t need to be myself, I may very well be another person,” she said.

This is not the primary time she’s used this comparison. Perrette once said, “No drug I have ever taken has worked as well as being an actor. When it comes to addictions, you look for an escape. But with acting, you can get away with 1,000 different things without almost killing yourself. Acting is a total drug!”

She said she has since found peace by moving away from the highlight and specializing in documentaries, stating, “My character didn’t have all the problems that I had.”

In addition to her personal problems, the 55-year-old also had problems on set resulting from her character not being like her butting heads with Harmon.

After she went public with her allegations, CBS Studios responded that it took her concerns seriously, addressed the situation and implemented changes to make sure a safer work environment.

“Over a year ago, Pauley came to us with a workplace problem,” the statement reads To read. “We took this matter seriously and worked with her to find a resolution. We are committed to a safe work environment in all of our programs.”

Then she would do it thank them publicly in 2019 for acting on her behalf: “I need to thank my studio and network CBS. They have at all times been excellent to me and at all times supported me.

A yr later, she stated that not working on the show gave her “freedom” in retirement.

“I actually retired after NCIS, but BROKE was important and beautiful,” she said. “I danced my last dance and I’m proud of it! Anyone who knows me knew that I was retiring shortly thereafter. I am proud of my work. Love you! I’M FREE!!! (Be the little simple man that I am!).”

The once brunette, known for her fringe, now dedicates herself to behind-the-scenes work, specializing in documentaries similar to “Studio One Forever.”

While Perrette has retired from acting, Harmon continues to work in Hollywood.

After leaving “NCIS” in 2021, he continued to work and is currently set to reprise his role in “Freaky Friday 2” alongside Jamie Lee Curtis. He played her love interest in the unique 2003 film, Yahoo Entertainment reported.

Harmon, 73, can even executive produce “NCIS Origins,” a brand new spinoff series by which he’ll narrate, although he won’t appear on screen.

The actor-turned-producer has never addressed the allegations.

Despite their very different paths, each actors proceed to shape their careers in a way that reflects their experiences and desires.