The 18th season premiere of NCIS on CBS drew 10 million viewers (The Hollywood Reporter). The show, which has over 400 episodes, blends action, drama, humor, and romance in the world of the Naval Cr1minal Investigative Services team (Entertainment Tonight).
Unfortunately, viewers had to say goodbye to Special Agent Jacqueline “Jack” Sloane, played by Maria Bello, during season 18 (Deadline). This departure calls into question the show’s recent history of dramatic exits, such as those of Pauley Perrette and Lauren Holly.
Maria Bello’s departure from NCIS after three years was a result of her contractual commitment ending, as reported by Good Housekeeping.
In an Instagram post on her final filming day, she expressed gratitude for the experience, highlighting lessons in commitment, community, and the joy of the creative process.
Bello praised the NCIS team as a remarkably kind and generous group of people.
In an Instagram post, Maria Bello expressed gratitude to the NCIS team and fans for the show’s 18-year success. She acknowledged the global audience and expressed hope for many more years to come, thanking everyone for their support.
Maria Bello is working on other projects.
Maria Bello, the star of Coyote Ugly, is working on a number of projects, including her work as a writer and producer on the film The Woman King, starring Viola Davis.
The film, based on real-life Amazons from the 18th and 19th centuries in Africa, is described by Bello as a “female Braveheart,” focusing on 5,000 women warriors in Dahomey (modern-day Benin) who are regarded as formidable adversaries by the French (Newsweek, TV Insider).
Maria Bello teased a new project on Instagram, sharing her mission with @lolosilvera and @dominiquecrenn to bring stories of impactful women to light.
Describing it as a pilot project in Haiti, the initiative celebrates “adventure travel and women’s history,” aiming to honor and recognize the voices and heroines who have fought for freedom (TV Insider).
Maria Bello has a special place in her heart for Haiti, where she serves as the US Global Ambassador for Women of Haiti. She was honored for her advocacy work in 2012, and she expressed gratitude for the opportunity to amplify voices and share their stories with the world (The San Diego Union-Tribune).
