After nearly two decades together, NCIS actor Sean Murray and his wife Carrie James Murray are going their separate ways. The news broke via court documents filed at Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles, as first reported by The Blast. So far, neither party has publicly commented on the cause of the split.
Sean and Carrie’s love story began in 2004 when they met at an event. The pair married a year later, in November 2005, and have since welcomed two children: Cay Ryan, 16, and River, 14. In a heartfelt full-circle moment, Cay recently guest-starred alongside her dad in the NCIS episode “The Brat Pack.” River, meanwhile, seems content out of the spotlight — at least for now.
The divorce filing is especially surprising to fans who saw Carrie share a sweet birthday dinner post just weeks earlier on Instagram, celebrating with Sean. It seemed like a couple still going strong — until now.
Back in 2021, the couple welcomed People magazine into their beautifully renovated home, a labor of love they spent 10 years designing and restoring together. The cozy space was a reflection of the family’s tight bond — a sentiment that makes the separation even more unexpected.
Outside of her role as a wife and mother, Carrie James has built an impressive résumé of her own. A San Francisco State University graduate with a degree in social work and a master’s in education leadership from Antioch University, Carrie began her career as a teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. She later became a school principal and founded the Prestique Academy of Innovation and Technology in 2011.
She didn’t stop there. In 2015, Carrie launched the Business Relationship Alliance (BRA) — a female-focused entrepreneurial network supporting women in building and scaling their own ventures.
As of now, Sean Murray has not issued a public response to the divorce. The actor, best known for his role as Special Agent Timothy McGee, has been a staple of NCIS since its early days, earning a loyal fanbase with his grounded presence and subtle charm.
This chapter marks a deeply personal shift for the longtime TV star — and fans will no doubt be watching closely to see how both Sean and Carrie navigate life post-divorce.
