Pauley Perrette, 53 Years Old

We’re all aware of the notion that just about everything has some degree of connection with everything else, that the world has some way of bringing things full circle. Well, such was the case with Pauley Perrette, who had quite a fascination with all crime subjects.

Besides studying criminal justice during her college years, she did a couple of odd jobs, like being a waitress, before finally making her way into the entertainment industry. Initially landing only minor parts and guest-starring roles, the now-retired actress has since become most known for her performance as Abby Sciuto, a forensic scientist in the crime series NCIS. She also reprised the role in NCIS: New Orleans and NCIS: Los Angeles. Other projects she did are When We Rise, The Ring, and Broke. The latter was the last show she worked on before announcing her retirement in 2020.