Love Stories Behind the Cast of ‘NCIS’ Revealed

LOS ANGELES, March 24, 2025 — The long-running CBS series ‘NCIS’ has captivated audiences for over two decades, not just with its gripping military crime stories but also through the intricate personal lives of its star-studded cast. As the show enters its 22nd season, fans have expressed their investment in the characters’ love lives, making the cast’s off-screen relationships a subject of intrigue.

Mark Harmon, who portrayed special agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs from 2003 until 2021, has been married to actress Pam Dawber since 1987. “I’m just so proud of her,” Harmon told PEOPLE in 2019. The couple shares two sons, Sean and Ty, with Sean also making appearances as a younger version of Gibbs on the show.

Another enduring relationship among the cast is that of Brian Dietzen and his wife Kelly, who have been married since 2004. On the occasion of their 20th anniversary in June 2024, Dietzen expressed his gratitude, writing, “I am beyond blessed to have met someone like you, Kel. I’m so glad you’re my person, and we get to do life together.” The couple has two children, Clover and Satchel.

Wilmer Valderrama, who plays Nick Torres, has been engaged to model Amanda Pacheco since 2020. They welcomed a daughter, Nakano Oceana, a year later. Valderrama shared his excitement about fatherhood, saying, “[I’m looking forward to] more unicorn birthdays, more toys on the floor, hearing ‘Hola papá’ twice when I walk in the door and giving our parents more babysitting hours.”

Rocky Carroll, who portrays director Leon Vance, has been happily married to architect Gabrielle Bullock since 1996. The couple keeps their life private but celebrates their love, as Bullock fondly referred to Carroll in a recent tribute, “Happy Birthday Rocky.”

Diona Reasonover, known for her role as Kasie Hines, is married to TV writer and producer Patricia Villetto. The couple frequently shares their affection publicly and celebrated Reasonover’s birthday in January 2025 with Villetto praising her as “gorgeous, funny, smart, best baker of bread!”

Gary Cole, who plays supervisor special agent Alden Parker, wed interior designer Michelle Knapp in 2021. Knapp shared that their marriage was filled with joy and was a gathering of family and friends, calling it “Nothing but Family, Friends, Love, Joy, Laughter and Fun.”

Katrina Law joined ‘NCIS’ as Jessica Knight in season 18 and is married to actor Keith Andreen. In a 2022 interview, she highlighted the importance of humor in their marriage, stating, “Laughter has been the magical ingredient to my marriage.” The couple has one daughter, Kinley.

Michael Weatherly, who portrayed Anthony DiNozzo for 13 seasons, married in 2009 and shares a daughter and a son with his wife. Following his departure from ‘NCIS’ in 2016, Weatherly noted his pleasure in spending more time with his children.

Cote de Pablo, who played Ziva David, is returning to the franchise with a new series alongside Weatherly set to premiere in 2025. As of now, she is single and was last linked to actor Diego Serrano.

Sasha Alexander, who portrayed Caitlin Todd in the first two seasons, has been married to writer Edoardo Ponti since 2007. Alexander has said, “He is one of the funniest people that I’ve ever met,” regarding her husband’s sense of humor.

Emily Wickersham, featured as Ellie Bishop, is married to actor and shares two children with him. Wickersham was previously married from 2010 to 2018.

Finally, Maria Bello, who played Jacqueline “Jack” Sloane, is married to chef Dominique Crenn. After a longstanding relationship, Bello described their journey together, mentioning, “cancer, COVID and now commitment,” highlighting the challenges they overcame.