Blue Bloods’ Sami Gayle Loved The Mother And Daughter Aspect Of Her Scenes With Bridget Moynahan

The long-running CBS series “Blue Bloods” just began its 13th season, so it’s time for yet another round of family drama and NYPD intrigue. The show, which debuted in 2010, follows the New York City-based Reagan family as they navigate the justice system in various ways. The cast includes TV legend Tom Selleck, who plays the NYPD police commissioner; Donnie Wahlberg, who plays a detective; and Bridget Moynahan, whose character Erin represents the New York District Attorney’s office.

Then there’s Sami Gayle, who plays Erin’s daughter, Nicky Reagan-Boyle. Gayle, who began her acting career as Baby June in “Gypsy” on Broadway, was initially seen on “As the World Turns” before landing her “Blue Bloods” role. She has also appeared in films like “Noah” and “Vampire Academy.” In the past, she has opened up to Glitter about her fiery, intelligent turn as Nicky and her working relationship with on-screen mom Bridget Moynahan.

Bridget Moynahan has been like an additional mother to Sami Gayle

After 13 seasons, Sami Gayle and her on-screen mom, Bridget Moynahan, have shared a lot of scenes together. That’s a lot of time for any pair of actors to develop a strong personal and professional relationship. “Bridget has been like an additional mother, and I am forever indebted to her for showing me what it means to be a gracious, kind, talented, and independent woman,” Gayle told Glitter in 2020. “Watching her over the years has helped me to become a better actor.”

Gayle also appreciated how the “universal” nature of her scenes with Moynahan allowed for extra insight into her own life. “My favorite thing about our scenes together is that they often tackle universal, mother/daughter experiences,” she said. “I always walk away having gleaned something about a situation I’ve encountered with my actual mom or with foresight as to how to deal with a situation in the future.”