Is Cote de Pablo married? A look at the NCIS actress' love life

Is Cote de Pablo married? A look at the NCIS actress' love life

Cote de Pablo is a Chilean-American actress and singer best known for playing Ziva David on the CBS crime drama NCIS (2005 to 2013). While her professional life is widely known, her personal life remains a mystery. So, is Cote de Pablo married, or is she dating?

Cote de Pablo at an event
Cote's first television job was co-hosting the 1994 show Control alongside Carlos Ponce. Photo: @cote.de.pablo (modified by author)
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Over the years, Cote de Pablo has captivated audiences with her talent and charisma and received various accolades throughout her career. While she has gained fame for her acting, she has also managed to maintain a level of privacy regarding her personal life. So, who is Cote de Pablo's partner?

Cote de Pablo's profile summary

Full nameMaría José de Pablo Fernández
NicknameCote de Pablo
GenderFemale
Date of birthNovember 12, 1979
Age44 years old (as of July 2024)
Place of birthSantiago, Chile
Current residenceLos Angeles, California
NationalityAmerican
EthnicityLatina
ReligionChristianity
Astrological signScorpio
Height5 feet 7 inches
Weight64 kg (approx)
Eye colourDark brown
Hair colourDark brown
Sexual orientationStraight
Marital statusSingle
Ex-partnerDiego Serrano
ParentsFrancsco de Pablo and Maria Olga Fernandez
SiblingsFrancisco and Andrea
College Carnegie Mellon University
OccupationActress, Singer
Net worth$9 million

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Is Cote de Pablo married?

Cote is not married, but she has been in several relationships. Her last notable relationship was with the famous actor Diego Serrano in 2010. However, they parted ways in June 2015 following irreconcilable differences.

Cote de Pablo at the Centerpiece Gala
Actress Cote de Pablo at the Centerpiece Gala premiere of Alcon Entertainment's 'The 33' at TCL Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, California. Photo by Imeh Akpanudosen
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Cote was also rumoured to be dating fellow NCIS co-star Michael Weatherly. Michael, born on July 8, 1968, is an American actor, producer, director, and musician. He is known for playing special agent Anthony DiNozzo in the television series NCIS and Logan Cale in Dark Angel.

Are Cote de Pablo and Michael Weatherly married?

Cote and Michael are not married, and despite having fantastic chemistry on NCIS, they have never had a romantic relationship. Nevertheless, they share a close friendship and professional relationship.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2009, the duo said the following about each other. Michael said;

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My first impression was that you were a very put-together young lady from New York.

De Pablo exclaimed,

Wow. That was quite the answer.
Actors Michael Weatherly and Cote De Pablo at an event
Actors Michael Weatherly and Cote De Pablo at the Closing Ceremony of the Monte Carlo Television Festival held at Grimaldi Forum in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. Photo by Pascal Le Segretain
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Who is Ziva married to in real life?

Cote played special agent Ziva David in the crime drama series NCIS. She is not married in real life.

Does Cote de Pablo have any children?

Cote de Pablo does not have any kids. She is private and has not publicly shared her plans for the future. However, she seems open to having children someday, based on her past statements.

How old is Cote de Pablo?

Cote, whose real name is Maria Jose de Pablo Fernandez (age 44 years old in 2024), was born on November 12, 1979, in Santiago, Chile, but raised in Miami, Florida. Her parents are Francisco de Pablo and Maria Olga Fernandez. She has two siblings: Andrea de Pablo Fernandez and Francisco de Pablo Fernandez.

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Cote de Pablo's career

While at Carnegie Mellon, she appeared in several theatre productions, including The House of Bernarda Alba and Indiscretions. Her first television job was co-hosting the 1994 show Control alongside Carlos Ponce.

In 2005, she played Doles Fuentes in the musical The Mambo Kings and was later cast as Mossad officer Ziva David in the top series NCIS alongside Mark Harmon, Pauly Perrette, Michael Weatherly and Cote de Pablo to name a few.

Cote de Pablo at Big Brothers Big Sisters luncheon
Cote de Pablo at the Big Brothers Big Sisters luncheon and fashion show at Beverly Hills Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Photo by Brian To
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Cote de Pablo's movies and television shows

Her other notable films and television shows include:

  • 2001: The Education of Max Bickford
  • 2004: The Jury
  • 2010: The Last Rites of Ransom Pride
  • 2015: The 33 Jessica
  • 2015: The Dovekeepers
  • 2016: Prototype
  • 2019: Seneca
  • 2019: MIA

Music career

In addition to acting, Cote is also a skilled singer. She is the singer in Roberto Pitre's Vivo en Vida, where she sings Cry Me a River and Samba in Prelude. Cote also performed part of Tom Waits' song Temptation on the NCIS episode Last Man Standing.

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What is Cote de Pablo doing now?

The hallmark actress is currently headlining the new NCIS spinoff on Paramount+. This 10-episode series will see her reunite with Michael Weatherly and reprise their fan-favourite Ziva David and Tony DiNozzo roles.

Cote de Pablo at an event
Actress Cote de Pablo at the premiere of "Frank - The Man. The Music." at The Palazzo Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Steven Lawton
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Why did Cote de Pablo leave NCIS?

The celebrated actress left NCIS after becoming dissatisfied with her character. During her run as Ziva, Cote's portrayal of a strong Israel woman has a major cultural impact. In a 2016 Q&A interview, she revealed;

I worked eight years in crafting this character and loving her, so when I felt or I perceived the character was not being treated with the respect she deserved, all the money in the world couldn't have made me stay.

What is Cote de Pablo's net worth?

According to Celebrity Net Worth, the actress has an estimated net worth of $9 million. She derives her vast wealth from her successful acting career.

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"Is Cote de Pablo married?" is among the most searched questions online following her achievements in her acting career. She is single but was in a long-term relationship with Diego Serrano from 2000 to June 2015.

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