The Real-Life Partners Of The NCIS Universe’s Leading Ladies

There’s no shortage of gripping drama procedurals on the small screen, and “NCIS” stands out as one of the most popular series. The first of the franchise debuted in 2003, and since then, six spin-offs have launched as of this writing, making “NCIS” a global sensation. The shows center around government officials fighting to maintain national security, but any good drama wouldn’t be complete without some romance woven in. Fans of the OG show may remember Abby Sciuto and Tim McGee’s brief fling in Season 1 that never went anywhere. And then, there’s Kensi Blye and Marty Deeks from the Los Angeles spin-off, who had a slow burn but finally got married and had a kid together.

Behind the scenes, many of the “NCIS” universe’s leading ladies have also settled down and started families — some with famous faces you may already know. Vanessa Lachey of “NCIS: Hawai’i” is married to a big name you’ve definitely heard of, 98 Degrees boy band member Nick Lachey. While we love watching the “NCIS” gals’ relationship drama unfold on-camera, it’s also interesting to see who they’ve partnered up with outside of their respective shows. So, here’s everything to know about their real-life partners.

Daniela Ruah is married to her NCIS: Los Angeles co-star’s brother

Daniela Ruah’s character, Kensi Blye, may be married to Detective Marty Deeks, played by Eric Christian Olsen, but in real life, the two actors are actually in-laws. Ruah and her husband, David Paul Olsen, met through Eric, who seemed to know the two would hit it off. “Eric kept inviting me to friends’ houses that he knew Dave would be at. Then he stepped back and let whatever develop between us, and the rest is history,” Ruah shared with 18Doors. Eric’s instincts were obviously right, as Ruah and David started dating in 2010 and got married four years later in Portugal, surrounded by family.

David acted as Eric’s stunt double on “NCIS: Los Angeles,” but behind the scenes, he owns Garrison Door, which he founded after his and Ruah’s home was broken into. Using his knowledge as a Navy SEAL veteran, he crafts doors for residential and commercial buildings that are bullet-resistant and extremely difficult to breach. While David is fairly quiet on social media and keeps a low profile, Ruah often posts pictures of him and their two kids, River and Sierra. On June 17, she gushed over her husband in a sweet Instagram post, writing, “Happy belated Father’s Day to the best daddy we could ask for … You love our cubs fiercely and I’m so lucky I get to raise them with you.”