Pauley Perrette is totally unrecognizable with blunt look years before NCIS fame

It sounds like Pauley Perrette has had quite an interesting and varied journey, both professionally and personally. She started off with small roles in the ’90s before landing her iconic role as Abby Sciuto on NCIS. Her evolution from a bartender and criminology student to a successful actor is quite remarkable, especially considering how much her style and image have changed over the years.

Her time on Early Edition seems like a significant stepping stone in her career, even though it was a one-off role. The character of Theresa LaParco must have been a fun challenge for her, with the elaborate costume and the dramatic role of a mobster’s moll trying to escape a hit. It must have been quite a contrast from the goth, quirky lab technician Abby that became so beloved on NCIS.

Her decision to leave acting and pursue a quieter life dedicated to personal projects and humanitarian causes is very admirable. It takes a lot of courage to walk away from something as high-profile as her career on NCIS, especially when it was such a pivotal part of her identity for so many years.

Do you feel like her choice to step away from acting is a reflection of how she’s grown, or do you think she might eventually return to the spotlight?