Five Fast Facts About Former NCIS Star Pauley Perrette

Pauley Perrette is no longer on NCIS, but her character Abby Sciuto is still one of the most beloved characters to ever appear on the show. Though she decided to leave after Season 15, we’ll always love her and miss seeing her on the hit CBS show.

From her obsession with crime to her love of music, here are five fast facts about former NCIS star Pauley Perrette.

Hair-Raising Surprise
Believe it or not, Perrette is actually a natural blonde! Though her character, Abby, does have dark hair, Perrette died her own hair dark before doing NCIS just for fun.

Crime Obsession
Prior to landing her role on NCIS, Perrette already had a strong obsession with crime. In fact, she studied criminal justice in college and even moved to New York City to attend the John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

Lead Singer
Along with being an actress, Perrette is also very into music. She was the lead singer of a band called Lo-Ball and even used the stage name “Pauley P.” Their song Can’t Get Me Down is actually in the Reese Witherspoon film Legally Blonde!

Q Score Off the Charts
Perrette is one of the most likable television actors ever, and she has the Q Score to prove it! In fact, as of Winter 2018, her Q Score is 44, which means she has the highest score out of all the current female TV actresses.

Business Owner
Perrette is an actress, a singer, and a business owner! She actually co-owns Donna Bell’s Bake Shop in New York City. The shop was named after her late mother, and she is the inspiration for everything they bake.