‘NCIS’ star Cote de Pablo opens up about her relationship with Mark Harmon – this is why she left the iconic show
Cote de Pablo’s Journey with NCIS and Her Bond with Mark Harmon
Cote de Pablo, best known for her role as Ziva David on NCIS, shocked fans with her return in Season 16. Her career began as a television host, and she quickly became a beloved character on the show, starring in 189 episodes from 2005 to 2013. However, her abrupt departure left fans puzzled.
De Pablo revealed that her decision to leave was due to the direction of her character. “I didn’t like the direction her character was headed,” she explained. “They were going to send [Ziva] back to Israel and make her an unfortunate, miserable woman. I didn’t think it was fair.”
On set, de Pablo formed a close bond with Mark Harmon, whom she described as “more of a friend mentor. He was always like a father figure to me.” Despite rumors of romance, she clarified that their relationship was purely platonic.
Today, Cote de Pablo continues to act but remains single, focusing on her career and future projects. According to Celebrity Net Worth, she has a net worth of $6 million.
