Vanessa Lachey stars as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant on CBS’ new series NCIS: Hawai’i, which aired last Monday.
While promoting the crime drama during an interview at ABC studios over the weekend New York City, the actress, 40, rocked a flirty yellow minidress and a pair of nude heels, which showed off her classic red pedicure.
She styled her blonde ombré locks in a low ponytail and accessorized with a gold necklace and matching hoop earrings.
Looking good: While promoting her new series during an interview over the weekend, Vanessa Lachey rocked a flirty yellow minidress
This branch of smash hit franchise is the first to be led by a woman.
Her character, who is the first female in charge of the NCIS Pearl Harbor division, will juggle balancing her high-powered job with motherhood.
In addition to Lachey, the cast includes Minority Report actor Jason Antoon and The Originals actress Yasmine Al-Bustami.
New gig: The 40-year-old actress stars as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant on CBS’ new series NCIS: Hawai’i, which aired last Monday
Jason will support Lachey as cyber intelligence expert Ernie whilst Yasmine portrays a plucky and determined junior agent called Lucy.
Speaking of her new gig, the former Miss Teen USA gushed about her husband Nick Lachey’s supportive reaction to her landing the role.
‘He said the most supportive thing he could have said, and I just gave him the biggest hug,’ she recalled to People.
New gig: The 40-year-old actress stars as Special Agent in Charge Jane Tennant on CBS’ new series NCIS: Hawai’i, which aired last Monday
Vanessa said Nick told her: ‘This is your time. And I will do whatever I need to do to support you in that. I’ve seen you work so hard. This is your time. Let’s go [to Hawaii, where NCIS: Hawaiʻi was shot].’
They share their three kids Camden John, nine, Brooklyn Elisabeth, six, and four-year-old Phoenix Robert.
In July, the couple, who started dating after his high-profile relationship with Jessica Simpson ended, celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary.
Impressive: Her character, who is the first female in charge of the NCIS Pearl Harbor division, juggles balancing her high-powered job and being a mom
Star-studded cast: In addition to Lachey, the cast includes Minority Report actor Jason Antoon and The Originals actress Yasmine Al-Bustami
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