Pauley Perrette Rocks Rainbow Locks At Rare Socal Outing With Kirsten Vangsness on ONDA LA

Pauley Perrette’s Low-Key Life Meets SoCal Spotlight

Pauley Perrette has been living her best life away from the Hollywood hustle since hanging up her acting boots in 2020. After over a decade as the iconic Abby Sciuto on NCIS - one of the biggest crime dramas to ever hit the small screen - the 56-year-old has swapped red carpet glam for a more grounded vibe here in California.

These days, Pauley’s all about documentary projects, humanitarian work, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and chilling with her inner circle. From home renos to charity events, she’s keeping it real with that laid-back SoCal energy we love. But every now and then, she pops out to remind us why she’s still a fan fave.

Indigo Girls Concert Brings Out the Besties

Earlier this week, Pauley rolled up to an Indigo Girls concert in California with her longtime pal Kirsten Vangsness, who’s been killing it as Penelope Garcia on Criminal Minds since 2005. These two go way back, bonded by their parallel paths playing brainy, beloved characters on hit CBS shows.

Pauley turned heads with her vibrant rainbow-colored hair - a total vibe - paired with a white tee rocking a U.S. flag and the bold ‘Evil Empire’ slogan, plus some classic jeans. Kirsten, 53, brought her own flair with a purple Indigo Girls vest, a red mini skirt, funky trainers, and her signature glasses, proving she’s got that quirky Cali style on lock.

Fan-Favorite Friendship Steals the Show

The duo snapped pics with friends at the folk rock gig, and fans couldn’t get enough of this unexpected friendship reveal. Social media lit up with comments like ‘Penélope and Abby!’ and ‘You and Pauley together is everything I didn’t know I needed,’ showing just how much love there is for a potential crossover.

“Seeing Pauley and Kirsten vibin’ together at a concert just feels like the ultimate TV nerd squad reunion - I’m here for it!”

Kirsten shared her thoughts on Instagram, urging fans to ‘create happy memories with people you love,’ especially in tough times. She shouted out the Indigo Girls show as a source of ‘MAGNIFICENT’ energy, alongside pals like Roxane Gay and Debbie Millman, proving these moments fuel her activism and spirit.

A Bond Built on TV and Beyond

Pauley and Kirsten’s friendship isn’t just for the ‘Gram - they’ve been tight since their early TV days, with Pauley starting on NCIS in 2003 and Kirsten joining Criminal Minds just two years later. They’ve even hit up events like the Streamy Awards together, always repping that Cali camaraderie.

In a fun chat with AssignmentX, Kirsten once tossed around the idea of a crossover episode with her Criminal Minds co-star Matthew Gray Gubler, joking that their characters were ‘best friends from school.’ While it’s just a dream for now, the thought of Abby and Penelope teaming up has fans buzzing harder than a Santa Monica pier crowd on a summer day.