Pauley Perrette Rules Out Return to Acting

Pauley Perrette is retiring from acting after a 15-year career on NCIS.

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The 55-year-old actress last appeared on television in the sitcom "Broke" in 2020.

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In a recent interview, Perrette discussed her decision to step away from acting.

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She expressed gratitude for her acting career but now seeks authenticity in life.

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Perrette used acting as an escape from personal struggles in the past.

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She now aims for a more genuine and fulfilling existence.

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Perrette revealed she had a stroke in 2021, which may have influenced her decision.

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Her stroke was a significant event that led to her rethinking her life and career.

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Perrette made her last public appearance at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala in April 2023.

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Her retirement marks the end of an iconic career in television.

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Pauley Perrette Rules Out Return to Acting

Pauley Perrette is retiring from acting after a 15-year career on NCIS.

Cradit:Fox News

The 55-year-old actress last appeared on television in the sitcom "Broke" in 2020.

Cradit:IMDB

In a recent interview, Perrette discussed her decision to step away from acting.

Cradit:IMDB

She expressed gratitude for her acting career but now seeks authenticity in life.

Cradit:IMDB

Perrette used acting as an escape from personal struggles in the past.

Cradit:IMDB

She now aims for a more genuine and fulfilling existence.

Cradit:IMDB

Perrette revealed she had a stroke in 2021, which may have influenced her decision.

Cradit:IMDB

Her stroke was a significant event that led to her rethinking her life and career.

Cradit:Fox News

Perrette made her last public appearance at the Los Angeles LGBT Center Gala in April 2023.

Cradit:Fox News

Her retirement marks the end of an iconic career in television.

Cradit:Fox News