Sasha Alexander

Sasha Alexander didn’t take her role on NCIS lightly, which made leaving all that more difficult for the actress. She found the work much too taxing both mentally and physically, realizing it was best if she left the cast early, despite making $100,00 per episode.

The network claimed her release from the contract was in order to, “pursue other opportunities.” During an interview with TV Guide, the actress expressed relief and no sign of regret at the decision she had made to leave.