UPDATE! 9:41 A.M. EST: On Tuesday, CBS released the following statement saying they addressed Pauley Perrette’s “concern” over a year ago:
“Pauley Perrette had a terrific run on NCIS and we are all going to miss her. Over a year ago, Pauley came to us with a workplace concern. We took the matter seriously and worked with her to find a resolution. We are committed to a safe work environment on all our shows.”
Did Pauley Perrette fear for her “safety” on the set of NCIS?
Over the weekend, the actress — who played forensic scientist Abby Sciuto — went on Twitter to address why she left the show after 15 seasons and 352 episodes.
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On Saturday, the 49-year-old warned her followers about false “tabloid articles out there that are telling total lies.” She wrote:
I refused to go low, that’s why I’ve never told publicly what happened. But there are tabloid articles out there that are telling total lies about me. If you believe them? Please leave me alone. You clearly don’t know me. (Sorry guys, had to be said)
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) May 13, 2018
The next day, Perrette said she was hesitant to reveal the exact reason for her exit because it may endanger the crew’s employment.
Maybe I’m wrong for not “spilling the beans” Telling the story, THE TRUTH. I feel I have to protect my crew, jobs and so many people. But at what cost? I.don’t know. Just know, I’m trying to do the right thing, but maybe silence isn’t the right thing about crime. I’m… Just… ?
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) May 13, 2018
She then mentions that there is a “very rich, very powerful publicity ‘machine'” trying to keep her silent.
There is a “machine’ keeping me silent, and feeding FALSE stories about me. A very rich, very powerful publicity “machine”. No morals, no obligation to truth, and I’m just left here, reading the lies, trying to protect my crew. Trying to remain calm. He did it.
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) May 13, 2018
Pauley then suggests she was the victim of “multiple physical assaults,” and was subjected to an unsafe work environment.
I’ve been supporting ant-bullying programs forever. But now I KNOW because it was ME! If it’s school or work, that you’re required to go to? It’s horrifying. I left. Multiple Physical Assaults. I REALLY get it now. Stay safe. Nothing is worth your safety. Tell someone.
— Pauley Perrette (@PauleyP) May 13, 2018
Perrette’s last episode aired on May 8.
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