Fans of NCIS: Los Angeles have followed the thrilling lives of Special Agent G. Callen and his elite team for years — but what about the real-life lives of the stars behind the badges? Here’s a glimpse into the spouses and families of the hit series’ actors.
Chris O’Donnell – Special Agent G. Callen
Chris O’Donnell, 49, who portrays Callen, has been married to Caroline Fentress, 46, since 1997. The couple dated for three years before tying the knot but actually met several years earlier. Together, they have five children: Lilly Ann (20), Christopher (18), Charles (16), Finley (13), and Maeve (11).
O’Donnell has often spoken about choosing family life over the traditional “playboy” lifestyle, focusing on raising his children with Caroline. Outside of NCIS: LA, he’s appeared in films like Scent of a Woman, The Three Musketeers, Vertical Limit, and Kinsey.
Peter Cambor – Operational Psychologist Nate Getz
Peter Cambor, 41, who plays Nate Getz, has kept his romantic life private. While he has mentioned a girlfriend in the past, her identity remains undisclosed, and it’s unclear whether he is currently dating. Cambor has also appeared in Grace and Frankie, Suits, and starred in Notes from the Underbelly and the 2018 film Forever My Girl.
Daniela Ruah – Special Agent Kensi Blye
Daniela Ruah, 35, is married to David Paul Olsen, 43, an actor and the brother of her on-screen husband, Eric Christian Olsen. The couple met on set when Eric was a stunt double for his brother and married in 2014. They have two children: River (6) and Sierra (3).
Born in Boston, Ruah moved to Portugal at age five and began acting at 16, starring in Portuguese soap operas. She also won the Portuguese version of Dancing with the Stars in 2006 and co-hosted the Eurovision Song Contest in Lisbon in 2018.
LL Cool J – Special Agent Sam Hanna
LL Cool J, born James Todd Smith, has been married to Simone Smith, 51, for more than 23 years. The couple dated for eight years before marrying in 1995 and share four children: Najee (29), Italia (28), Samaria (23), and Nina (18).
Simone survived bone cancer in 2004, and LL Cool J has credited his support during that time for strengthening their bond. He told Oprah, “You don’t abandon someone in that foxhole… you have to be there with them.”
Linda Hunt – Operational Manager Hetty Lange
Linda Hunt, 74, has been married to psychotherapist Karen Kline since 2008, though they’ve been together since 1978. The couple enjoys a private life in a 1919 Hollywood bungalow with their two dogs. Hunt, standing at 4’9”, has had a prolific acting career, appearing in films like The Bostonians, Dune, Kindergarten Cop, and Dragonfly.
Barrett Foa – Technical Analyst Eric Beale
Barrett Foa plays technical operator Eric Beale. Foa has never married and publicly came out as gay in 2019. Before NCIS: LA, he appeared on Broadway, starring in Godspell, Avenue Q, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee.
Eric Christian Olsen – Officer Marty Deeks
Eric Christian Olsen, 41, is married to actress Sarah Wright, 36. The couple met on the set of The Loop in 2005 and married in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, in 2012. They have two children: Wyatt Oliver (6) and Esme Olivia (3).
Despite his busy acting and producing career, Sarah notes that Eric always makes time for his family. Olsen’s career highlights include Arthur’s Quest, ER, Pearl Harbor, Not Another Teen Movie, The Hot Chick, and Dumb and Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd.
