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Cote de Pablo<\/strong>\u00a0says becoming a mother in real life helped her connect even more deeply with Ziva David\u2019s journey in\u00a0NCIS: Tony & Ziva<\/em>.<\/p>\n

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Speaking at the show\u2019s New York City premiere, the actress shared that stepping into Ziva\u2019s role as a parent felt natural. In the new series, Ziva and\u00a0Tony DiNozzo<\/strong>\u00a0are raising their daughter Tali together when an att4ck on Tony\u2019s security company forces the family to go on the run across Europe \u2013 testing both their trust and their relationship.<\/p>\n

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De Pablo revealed that her own motherhood experiences influenced her performance, helping her portray Ziva\u2019s protective instincts and emotional growth. However, she has kept details about her personal life private, including her child\u2019s age and father.<\/p>\n

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The actress also praised young co-star Isla Gie, who plays Tali, calling her \u201cvery talented\u201d and noting how well she captured traits from both Tony and Ziva despite not being part of the original\u00a0NCIS<\/em>\u00a0series.<\/p>\n

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Reflecting on the enduring popularity of the couple, de Pablo believes fans remain invested because of years of unresolved tension and chemistry between the characters. Their sharp banter, emotional vulnerability, and slow-burn romance kept audiences hooked long before they finally reunited.<\/p>\n

Now, with Tony and Ziva navigating parenthood and danger side by side, de Pablo says the story offers fans the family dynamic they always hoped to see \u2013 while staying true to the complicated relationship that made the duo iconic.<\/p>\n

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Cote de Pablo\u00a0says becoming a mother in real life helped her connect even more deeply with Ziva David\u2019s journey in\u00a0NCIS: Tony & Ziva. 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