The Real-Life Partners of the NCIS Cast: Marriages, Babies, and Love Stories Behind the Scenes
NCIS is back for Season 23 on October 14, 2025, and while the CBS hit remains packed with action, crime-solving, and heart, its cast’s real-life romances are just as compelling as their on-screen drama. From decades-long marriages to new babies and bittersweet breakups, here’s a look at the off-screen love lives of your favorite NCIS stars.
1. Mark Harmon & Pam Dawber
The heart and soul of NCIS for nearly two decades, Mark Harmon (Leroy Jethro Gibbs) has been married to actress Pam Dawber since 1987.
“I’m proud to be married, and I’m proud of who I’m married to,” Harmon told PEOPLE.
The couple shares two sons, Sean and Ty Harmon — with Sean having portrayed young Gibbs in flashbacks on the show.
2. Brian & Kelly Dietzen
Brian Dietzen (Dr. Jimmy Palmer) and his wife Kelly have been married since 2004. The actor frequently praises her on social media, writing on their 20th anniversary,
“I’m so glad you’re my person.”
The couple share two children, Clover and Satchel, and often travel together when Brian’s not filming.
3. Wilmer Valderrama & Amanda Pacheco
Wilmer Valderrama (Nick Torres) has been engaged to model Amanda Pacheco since 2020. They welcomed their daughter Nakano Oceana in 2021 — and in July 2025, the family grew with the arrival of their son, Wolf Monte.
“I look forward to hearing ‘Hola papá’ twice when I walk in the door,” Valderrama told PEOPLE, gushing about life as a dad of two.
4. Rocky Carroll & Gabrielle Bullock
Rocky Carroll (Director Leon Vance) married architect Gabrielle Bullock in 1996. The two share a daughter, Elissa, and have kept their relationship largely private. Bullock shared a rare tribute on Instagram in 2024, writing, “Happy Birthday, Rocky.”
5. Diona Reasonover & Patricia Villetto
Diona Reasonover (Kasie Hines) has been married to TV writer Patricia Villetto since 2018. The couple met at Second City in Los Angeles and frequently share sweet messages online. In 2025, Villetto called her wife “the love of my life — gorgeous, funny, smart, best baker of bread!”
6. Gary Cole & Michelle Knapp
Gary Cole (Alden Parker) tied the knot with Michelle Knapp, an interior designer, in 2021. Knapp called their big day “nothing but family, friends, love, joy, and laughter.”
Cole was previously married to the late actress Teddi Siddall, with whom he shares a daughter.
7. Katrina Law & Keith Andreen
Katrina Law (Jessica Knight) married fellow actor Keith Andreen in 2013, but after 12 years together, the actress filed for divorce in August 2025, citing irreconcilable differences.
The two share a daughter, Kinley, born in 2018, and previously appeared together in The Resistance and Snow Bride.
8. Michael Weatherly & Bojana Janković
Michael Weatherly (Tony DiNozzo) met physician Bojana Janković in Vancouver and married her in 2009. They share two children, Olivia and Liam, and live a quiet life outside Hollywood.
Weatherly also has a son, August, from his previous marriage to actress Amelia Heinle.
9. Cote de Pablo
Cote de Pablo (Ziva David) is currently single, though she was once linked to actor Diego Serrano. She’s now starring opposite Weatherly in NCIS: Tony & Ziva, which premiered on Paramount+ in September 2025.
10. Sasha Alexander & Edoardo Ponti
Sasha Alexander (Kate Todd) has been married to director Edoardo Ponti — son of screen legend Sophia Loren — since 2007. The couple shares two children, Lucia Sofia and Leonardo Fortunato.
“He’s one of the funniest people I’ve ever met,” Alexander said in 2024, calling Ponti “the love of my life.”
11. Emily Wickersham & James Badge Dale
Emily Wickersham (Ellie Bishop) wed actor James Badge Dale in September 2024. The pair, who quietly began dating in 2022, now share two sons, Cassius and Zephyr.
Wickersham was previously married to musician Blake Hanley from 2010 to 2018.
💥 NCIS Season 23 premieres October 14, 2025, on CBS — and if the onscreen drama matches the cast’s real-life love stories, fans are in for an unforgettable season.
