Mistress Pauley Perrette

"Pauley Perrette was born in South Central New Orleans and moved 14 times as a child when her father's job took the family all over the country. A huge fan of education and forensic science, Perrette graduated college with Honours - recieving her Master's Degree in Criminology. She also studied Sociology and Psychology before moving to New York City to pursue acting."

"Perrette supports many charity organizations, including animal rescue, the American Red Cross, civil rights and gay rights. She was married for five years to musician Coyote Shivers."

"Perrette toured the actual NCIS offices in September 2005, accompanied by an Entertainment Tonight camera crew. During the tour, NCIS Regional Forensic Lab director Dawn Sorenson (Abby's real life counterpart), told Perrette "You make us all look good, so we're grateful"."