Kensi Blye and Marty Deeks remain one of NCIS: Los Angeles’ most beloved couples, but their love story was built on years of emotional growth — and heartbreak. According to actress Daniela Ruah, Kensi’s complicated history with men played a far bigger role in shaping her future than she initially realized.
Before Deeks, Kensi’s relationships were often marked by instability, secrecy, and emotional distance — patterns shaped by her traumatic past and demanding career. Ruah has explained that these experiences forced Kensi to build walls, making trust difficult but also sharpening her instincts about what she truly needed in a partner.
Enter Marty Deeks. As Eric Christian Olsen has noted, Deeks offered something entirely different: patience, humor, and unwavering loyalty. Unlike previous relationships, Deeks challenged Kensi to open up rather than shut down, helping her redefine intimacy on her own terms.
