NCIS: Los Angeles favorite Daniela Ruah showed off her athletic side in a stunning Instagram post that left fans in awe. On July 10, the actress balanced in a flawless headstand on a paddleboard — all while floating on open water and with her 8-year-old son, River, paddling in front of her.
Wearing a black tee, blue shorts, and water shoes, Ruah added flair with a bent-leg twist, proving her core strength is just as impressive as Kensi Blye’s on-screen skills. Fans lit up the comments with praise and playful disbelief: “Wow, you go girl ❤️🙌,” one wrote, while another joked, “I can barely stand on solid ground!”
The photo came from a summer getaway in Idaho before Ruah returned to work on NCIS: LA Season 14, which began filming in late August. Alongside co-stars Chris O’Donnell, LL Cool J, and brother-in-law Eric Christian Olsen, she also stepped back behind the camera to direct more episodes — a treat for longtime viewers.
