NCIS' Pauley Perrette makes very rare public appearance at star-studded affair

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Pauley Perrette may have taken a step away from the spotlight and Hollywood after retiring from acting, but she's still willing to show up in support of a cause she's passionate for.The star made a rare red (in this case blue) carpet showing for the Human Rights Campaign's 2023 Los Angeles Dinner, an event she has frequently attended.A post shared by Pauley Perrette (@thepauleyp)Pauley stepped out for the Human Rights Campaign's 2023 Los Angeles DinnerShe wasn't alone, though, as other celebrities like Justin Mikita, Cheyenne Jackson, Joel Kim Booster, Scott Evans, and Jake Choi were also in attendance.Pauley went all out with the bright palette for her look, opting to match her rainbow-hued hair with an equally colorful outfit, wearing a black fit and flare floral dress with knee-high boots.MORE: NCIS star Pauley Perrette shares reunion update with co-star – and fans are excitedMORE: Did you know that another actress was originally cast as Abby Sciuto on NCIS before Pauley Perrette?"Proud to have supported my beloved @humanrightscampaign @hrclosangeles #HRCdinnerLA last night," she wrote alongside several pictures from the night she shared.Pauley has involved herself with more work on charitable efforts and public events ever since she retired from acting following a 15-year-long stint on NCIS as fan favorite character Abby Sciuto.WATCH: Abby Sciuto leaves NCIS in season 15She remains active on social media, having become a passionate activist for civil rights, even directing and producing a documentary, Citizen Lane, about U.S.

civil rights attorney and author Mark Lane. While the 54-year-old hasn't explicitly stated what caused her to quit the profession, rumors swirled of a rift on the NCIS set between her and fellow.