Canadian actress Melissa “Missy” Peregrym has returned to her role as Special Agent Maggie Bell on CBS’s hit series FBI after taking time off for the birth of her second child. Her comeback marks not only the return of a beloved character but also highlights her ability to balance a demanding career with family life.
👶 Welcoming Baby Number Two and Returning to Work
In June 2022, Missy and her husband Tom Oakley welcomed their daughter, Mela Joséphine. After her maternity leave, she resumed filming FBI in November of the same year. In an exclusive interview with People, Peregrym opened up about her empowering home birth experience and the emotions surrounding her return to work, saying, “It was a very meaningful experience, and I felt completely supported throughout the process.”
🎬 Maggie Bell Faces New Challenges
In the show’s seventh season, Maggie Bell encounters fresh challenges as she becomes the guardian of Ella, the daughter of a deceased friend. The storyline explores her struggle to juggle the intense demands of her FBI job while taking on parental responsibilities. Missy shared that these new plotlines brought deeper emotional layers and challenges to her role.
💬 Fans’ Reaction
Missy’s return has been warmly welcomed by fans and colleagues alike. Many admire her for balancing motherhood and a demanding career with grace and strength. One fan commented, “You’re amazing — a role model for so many women.”
