Pauley Perrette abruptly left the NCIS series in 2018 after playing Abby Sciuto on the show for 15 seasons. Her departure was followed by a series of tweets targeting her co-star Mark Harmon, who she called out for being toxic and physically abusive on set.
She admitted to keeping quiet for years to protect her job and the crew. She began her rant by exposing a certain “rich and powerful machine” that was silencing her throughout and making up stories about her to the media.
Pauley Perrette left ‘NCIS’ because of Mark Harmon
She came clean against Mark Harmon, noting that she left her longtime job to get away from him and to safety. He allegedly brought his dog on set, and it bit a crew member so badly that he had to get stitched up. Pauley confronted him about this, yet he continued to show up with his dangerous pet.
She noted that she was physically assaulted as well, and lost her job in the process. Fans noticed that Pauley did not appear in the same scenes as Mark Harmon throughout the last season, further alluding to their feud. The accused did not respond to the public allegations; however, his attorney refuted her claims via a statement.
CBS apologized to Pauley Perrette
CBS Television Studios replied to her tweets, noting that she had a terrific run, and they were going to miss her; however, they noted that the workplace concerns mentioned were resolved based on their commitment to safe working conditions. She in turn thanked the network for always having her back during the show.
Speaking of resolutions, a source revealed that the show’s plot was modified to ensure Pauley and Mark Harmon never crossed paths in the last season. Pauley, now 55, has retired from acting and is currently a documentary producer, her latest project being 2023 Studio One Forever.
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