Daniela Ruah, the talented actress best known for her iconic role as Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles, recently celebrated her 41st birthday by sharing a meaningful and reflective post on social media, giving fans an intimate glimpse into her life and her personal journey over the past year. This past year has been a period of adjustment for Ruah, who said goodbye to her long-running role as Kensi after 14 seasons when the show came to a close in May of 2023. The end of such a significant chapter in her career has provided her with an opportunity to reflect on her growth, both professionally and personally. In her Instagram post, which showed her joyfully walking along the beach and jumping in celebration, Ruah eloquently captured her feelings of fulfillment, growth, and continued evolution, writing: “This is happy. This is fulfilled. This is still growing. This is making mistakes. This is still jumping for joy. This is loving. This is guiding. This is being guided. This is talking. This is listening. This is still figuring out parts of myself. This is evolving. This is mothering. This is wifing.” These words reflect her sense of contentment as she embraces the present and looks forward to the future.
Despite the end of NCIS: LA, Daniela Ruah has remained connected to the NCIS franchise, continuing her work as a director for episodes of both NCIS and NCIS: Hawai’i, even before the latter was canceled. She has also remained busy with other creative projects, including her role in the Portuguese mini-series A Espia (The Spy), a project that began in 2020. Yet, it is clear that the most important focus for Ruah in recent years has been her family. Married to her husband, David Paul Olsen, since 2014, the couple has two young children: River, who is about to turn 11, and Sierra, who is 8. Ruah and Olsen’s relationship has a special story, as they were introduced by Olsen’s brother, Eric Christian Olsen, who was her co-star on NCIS: LA for the show’s entire run. As a mother, wife, and professional, Ruah continues to balance her career with the joys and responsibilities of family life, which is something she frequently shares with her fans on social media, offering them a window into her personal life and experiences.
The support from fans has been overwhelming, with many expressing admiration for her versatility and warmth, not only as an actress but also as a person. In her post, she thanked everyone for the beautiful birthday messages, a sentiment that was reciprocated by many who praised her for her dedication to her craft, her kindness, and the authenticity she brings to both her roles and her real life. Whether she’s acting, directing, or simply enjoying time with her family, Daniela Ruah’s journey continues to inspire her fans. As she steps into the next chapter of her life at 41, she remains committed to evolving, growing, and learning more about herself while nurturing the important relationships in her life. With her career continuing to flourish in new and exciting ways and her personal life thriving, it’s clear that this next phase will be filled with even more joy, success, and self-discovery.
