Born on March 27, 1969, in New Orleans, Pauley Perrette was raised in the Southern United States. She attended Valdosta State University in Valdosta, Georgia, where she studied cr1minal justice. Later, she moved to New York City to study at John Jay College of Cr1minal Justice.

Perrette married Canadian actor and singer Coyote Shivers in 2000, but the couple divorced in 2006 owing to domestic abuse allegations. Her work ranged from television to movies to commercials, voice-overs, music videos, and short films.

She rose to prominence for her portrayal of Abby Sciuto, an eccentric forensic scientist, on ‘NCIS,’ which she began in 2003. She has appeared in several episodes of ‘NCIS: Los Angeles’ and ‘NCIS: New Orleans.’

Perrette is a poet, author, photographer, and spoken word artist who is well-known for her civil rights activism. She also released music, including ‘Fear’ for the ‘NCIS’ soundtrack.

In 2015, Perrette was assaulted by a homeless man, and in 2019, she left ‘NCIS’ due to on-set issues. She played the lead role in the CBS sitcom ‘Broke’ in 2020.

In July 2020, Perrette announced her retirement from acting, citing her appreciation for life’s experiences and the support of loved ones.”

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