Los Angeles Was No Big Deal
By Daniel Kim
In an interview with Queen Latifah, the Portuguese-American actress was asked about having to kiss her brother-in-law on the show. To this Ruah, giggling, seemed a little flustered to be shown the kiss Kensi and Deeks shared in Season 6 Episode 11, "Humbug," but nevertheless she replied with grace and good humor. When questioned about whether it was weird to kiss her co-star taking into consideration his connection to her husband, the actress replied:
"The obvious answer would be 'yes,' but at the same time we're so invested in our characters and we're so interested that the audience who has been following these characters is happy with what's happening on the show. We're kinda trying to stay faithful to that more than anything else." She then explained how having both their partners in the acting business made it significantly easier for them: "Dave is in the business and Eric's wife is an actress, she's in the business, and I think everybody knows what that feels like."
In the latest Season 14, Kensi and Deeks have become adoptive parents to Rosa Reyes (Natalia Del Riego) and are trying to balance this new phase in their personal life with the hectic dynamic of their job. Looking back, it's nostalgic to see how far these characters have come since the beginning of the show more than a decade ago. But none of this would have felt as genuinely endearing and meaningful if the bond between Ruah and Olsen were not one built on deep trust, consideration, and unquestionable devotion to their roles.
