In her 13th year on Blue Bloods, Abigail Hawk sheds light on her remarkable relationship with co-star Tom Selleck. Hawk, portraying Detective Abigail Baker, describes Selleck as a “champion” both on and off-screen. At just 28, Hawk, initially feeling inexperienced, found comfort working with the seasoned actor, who, she says, treated her as an equal. Selleck’s influence extended beyond acting; he gave her character a full identity, even changing her name to Abigail.

As Hawk navigated her evolving role on Blue Bloods, she adopted Selleck’s approach to filming, allowing her to balance work and family seamlessly. Speaking about Selleck’s filming strategy, she notes, “I’m telling you, it’s the best gig in the world.” Hawk expresses profound admiration for Selleck’s support for women in the industry, citing his exceptional gesture of rewriting a scene to accommodate her absence during the birth of her son.

Not only appreciative of Selleck’s support, Hawk pays it forward by extending similar admiration and encouragement to her co-stars, exemplifying the positive dynamic cultivated by the Blue Bloods cast.