Pauley Perrette Confessed Facing Horrible Actor’s Trauma After Leaving NCIS: “It’s why I only watch documentaries”
For years, Pauley Perrette was a fan-fave on NCIS, bringing Abby Sciuto’s quirky goth brilliance to life. But behind the scenes, things weren’t all sunshine and Caf-Pow. After leaving the show, Perrette opened up about experiencing serious “actor’s trauma” that made her step away from Hollywood altogether.
Pauley Perrette in NCIS | Credit: CBS
In fact, it affected her so much that she now avoids watching anything scripted — pretty much just documentaries.
Pauley Perrette leaves acting behind for a life of authenticity Pauley Perrette in NCIS | Credit: CBS
Pauley Perrette, who brought the quirky Abby Sciuto to life for 15 seasons, revealed that acting left her with a deep sense of “horrible actor’s trauma.” And now, she’s all about real life. Perrette told Hello! magazine:
It’s why I only watch documentaries, I want the truth. For me, going back to being an actor would be taking...
Pauley Perrette in NCIS | Credit: CBS
In fact, it affected her so much that she now avoids watching anything scripted — pretty much just documentaries.
Pauley Perrette leaves acting behind for a life of authenticity Pauley Perrette in NCIS | Credit: CBS
Pauley Perrette, who brought the quirky Abby Sciuto to life for 15 seasons, revealed that acting left her with a deep sense of “horrible actor’s trauma.” And now, she’s all about real life. Perrette told Hello! magazine:
It’s why I only watch documentaries, I want the truth. For me, going back to being an actor would be taking...
- 2/22/2025
- by Heena Singh
- FandomWire
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