Pauley Perrette, forever beloved by NCIS fans as quirky forensic specialist Abby Sciuto, has finally shed light on why she’s sworn off acting for good. After years of living in the spotlight, Perrette admitted that stepping away wasn’t just a career move—it was a deeply personal decision. She’s embraced a new chapter of her life, one that prioritizes peace, healing, and freedom over scripts and cameras.

For fans who hoped to see her in a surprise cameo or revival, the news comes as a bittersweet blow. Perrette’s explanation makes it clear that the intensity of Hollywood, combined with the pressures of such a long-running role, took its toll. While Abby brought joy, humor, and heart to millions, the actress herself has chosen a path where she no longer feels the weight of the industry on her shoulders.

Instead of returning to acting, Perrette has poured her energy into causes close to her heart and a quieter lifestyle far removed from the soundstage. Though some fans hold out hope for a change of heart, her firm words make one thing certain: Abby Sciuto may live forever in the NCIS universe, but Pauley Perrette has closed the door on that world for good.