Seeing the previews for Blue Bloods didn’t give me any desire to see the show, however thanks to my stubborn wife I was forced into watching. To my great surprise, Blue Bloods is a fantastic show and I am completely hooked.
Blue Bloods follows a multi- generation family completely comprised of Law Enforcement in New York City. Grandpa is an ex Commissioner, The Patriarch (Selleck) is the Current Commissioner, one son is a detective(Wahlberg) and the two other sons (one of which was killed in the line of duty) are beat cops, while the lone daughter (Moynahan) is an ADA. The show deals heavily with the ethics of power and loyalty and how the two can blur the line of the law.
Now I cant say enough good about this show, however there is one thing that I can’t stand and it takes me out of the story every time. Ordinarily I try not to make fun of kids but I figured what the hell this time. The Eldest granddaughter Nicky on the show is played by Broadway child actor (that should tell you she’s annoying right there) Sami Gayle.
"Hey Honey! We've decided we want you to make it in acting because of your skills and not your looks, so were going to give you the downright most horrible haircut we can think of to make sure your acting is what shines through."
As if the overly confident child actor persona didn’t already show through her creepy air of ”wise beyond her years” force field… she has THIS HAIRCUT!!! –>
Seriously What the hell? Why would you subject your daughter to the same haircut as a god damn Vulcan? Very few women let alone young girls can pull off the “Pixi” haircut (frankly I can only think of two, Mariska Hargitay, and Natalie Portman) and little Sami is not one of them. Being a Broadway baby it’s possible its an homage to Liza Minelli, but its just not working and its filling me with anger throughout every episode of this otherwise fantastic show.
I thought “OK maybe she did it for the role!” BUUUUT NOOOOOOOOO! Any picture I can find of her on the web (even from a very young age) she has the same pointy side-burned hair helmet. The only difference I can see is that at times she had a little cape of hair (I guess it’s called Shag) which just managed to add Mullet-tude to the already horrible cut. All I have to say is SHAME ON YOU MRS GAYLE!!! Lets all chip in some cash to get the poor little lad some hair extensions and cut off the stalactites she calls sideburns.
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I couldn’t agree more! That hair does nothing for her! I was so distracted by it that I paused the show and googled her…now I’m adding my comments….
I know!! They had another actress in the first episode (Marlene Lawston), and she had really long, pretty hair. Lord knows why they recast, but this chick really needs a new do!
Just so you know, Sami has been required to have that haircut from an early age due to severe asthma as a child and from there it just became something she was known for and she kept it. I can’t imagine her every having long hair again! I love it!
Sorry to hear that she has asthma. That doesn’t change the fact that she is completely and totally annoying, regardless of her hairstyle. She brings an otherwise brilliant show down a notch.
Lol I’m glad I’m not the only one who finds her and her haircut annoying. Started watching BB late and so when I saw her I thought ok they’ve got a sick kid on the show.
As for the asma I’m sure she can afford a fancy shampoo that’ll help.
I also don’t usually find it necessary to criticize children, yet this girl needs to fire her acting coach. Her overacting and stiff posturing make it difficult to watch scenes she’s in. I’m also not entirely sure why the camera seems always cut to her. She has a minor role, and yet she always seems to be be front and center. I’m sure she’s great on Broadway, but girlfriend needs to tone it down a bit on TV.
I am sorry that Nicky has asthma, but I have NEVER heard of having to have short hair for that reason! The style is EXTREMELY UGLY, and she could be such a pretty girl, with those beautiful eyes. Perhaps she should try a bob…still on the short side, but not so severe. She just doesn’t fit in with the rest of the cast with that look. I am sure she is talented on Broadway, but I have to agree, they need to bring back the original actress who actually looks like she could be related to Bridget Moynihan. For one thing, I can’t imagine that Bridget’s character would let her child to subject herself to this Spock-like do.
I love her hair! I’d love to have mine cut just like it. Your opinion stinks!
My mom said this cut would look great on me. My hairdresser commented that as I have a feminine face (which Sami does) I can get away with it. I have had nothing but compliments. Do you post anything positive about stars with short hair?
Ha! I had the misfortune to be stuck behind Ms. Gayle and her family at customs at the Rome Airport. I had two pieces of documentation…they literally must have bought out the city…at least forty documents for the agent to go through (Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci etc.)…no apologies, no nothing to everyone standing behind them and waiting, waiting, waiting. Then at the cash refund windows, again…Mom’s at one window, Dad’s at the other…we’re behind them. Dad gives the agent a rough time…wants the agent to copy something or other for him…I had one document…sort of seems like if they couldn’t let me go ahead of them….maybe an apology…meanwhile, the actress kid decides to stare me down…then we see them in First Class…my husband and I are puzzled…believe me, these folks do not look like have money…now, it’s all clear…another family riding on “star” daughter’s talents such as they are. This girl looks pretty with make-up….truly, you should see her in the flesh…not so gorgeous.
Wow,so much attention to Ms. Gayles short hair. She must love this attention, especially at such a young age. Because in show business, there’s no bad publicity! It’s refreshing to see she hasn’t bought into the SAME cosmetic cookie cutter image so many of the ordinary (viewers,pr- agents, actors) do, and would like to see her in. This girls persona wreaks of independence,unique style ,and confidence;might I add because of the nature of the industry, a f__k- off, if you don’t like it attitude, topped off by intelligence. As for the short hair, YOU WEAR IT GIRL!
I love this post because I agree with the author Jon 100%. I never thought I would like the show but I find myself addicted to it. However, I can’t stand the daughter. You know sometimes you watch a show and instantly you can’t stand a certain look of an acto/actress and Sami Gayle did it for me. Can’t stand everything about her and especially her hair. What is up with that ugly hair? Gross!!!! The more I see her on screen, the more I can’t stand her grin too. I really want to fast forward whenever she appears but then I don’t want to miss out on the other characters. I wish they had another young actress instead of her. Too mature looking and acts too mature for her age. I agree with another poster that when I first saw her I thought there’s a sick kid in the family. Other than that, I love the show. Replace Nicky. I can’t stand her..everything about her.
MJ how long did she star you down? was it a mean look? a look of curiosity? a look of concern? a look of bordom? could of been jetlaged? flying long hours will wear down even the nicest people. don’t judge people based on there looks maybe she plays sports in her off time.
I really hate to be rude because she is a little girl but I really fault everyone around her. I bet all of you if she had long hair and not that elf look she would be very pretty. And why would you have silver braces that make you look like the guy from the old James Bond movie. I’m sure they can get the clear ones. I say make an episode that she volunteers for the red cross somewhere on the other side of the planet, and then bring her back when her hair grows out and her braces are removed. Perhaps then she would become more tolerable. Good PR and a great attempt to cover up a really bad choice. And maybe then her mother on the show won’t have the face like ” why didn’t I take that morning after pill on my nightstand.”
Apparently no one remembers Angelina Jolie in Hackers.She looked damn good.
It’s really not about the hair or braces. I’ve been putting up with her bad acting the whole time. Every time she opens her mouth, I cringe. I’m hoping she will fall victim to a mafia hit when they realize that Jamie is a cop. It’s just a TV show so I can say that…right?
I realize this was posted a year and a half ago, but in my opinion it rings just as true today as it did then. I was SO happy to stumble across this because it validated the way that I instinctively recoil whenever this girl is onscreen. The haircut is beyond unflattering with the skinny, pointed sideburns, and I completely agree with whomever suggested she get a different orthodontist. The braces look like the ones I had 12 years ago, the metal kind that completely dominate your mouth…surely we have made some advancements since then?? Combine the hair and braces with the disastrous school uniform the show’s stylist decided to inflict upon her (maybe the stylist doesn’t like her either??) and it’s pure visual torture. It’s a shame, because she could be very pretty…but she is no Winona Ryder.
I cringe each time she comes on the screen. She’s so boring, she’s irritating. They keep putting her in every show, and for what reason, I ‘ll never know. She’s so ugly, has barely has any hair, her mouth looks like a mine entrance, and her lips look two slabs of blubber. She can’t act, and it seems she is on massive amounts of tranquilizers. Why, oh why, oh why. She adds absolutely nothing to the show. I seriously doubt that anyone turns on Blue Bloods to see her. Total waste of time, film, and money. Stop it!
I fully agree!! I DVR the show just so I can fast forward thru “her” parts…. wish they would ship her off to college.
This was such a great post, and it stays relevant because her hair is still the same, yet her acting keeps getting worse. Its almost unwatchable whenever her character has anything more than chiming in at the dinner table. They have got to kill her off, and sooner than later. Or maybe, since she acts so smart, she can go to college early. Does she even go to school? Maybe she can go live with her dad? Or just get kidnapped or something.
By the way, love the posts by the actress herself, claiming that a)her horrible hair is due to asthma (hilarious) b)her hair is attractive c) it is an f-you to hollywood (good career move) d) she looks like angelina jolie in some movie. etc etc
I thought I was the only person to hate this actress in this role. She seems to think she is still on broadway, in the 50′s no less. It seems that there is a bit of Primadona diva there, almost like she is allowed to rewrite her own lines. The original girl, Marlene Lawston, was great and DID look like part of the Family! Spock, I said that to my wife and she laughed. She agrees that this hair don’t is horrid. anyone who thinks otherwise has a vested interest or uses crap mouse for hair care!
Grow some hair and the lie about Asthma!!! just that, a lie! the length of the hair has no medical connection! If she gets a bit more on top, maybe she can do a live action version of Johnny Bravo!
OMG !!! In a million years, I NEVER thought anyone could verbalize what I was thinking and feeling….and SOOO humorously. I managed to find ur site after googling “Sami Gayle awful hairstyle”. My husband amp; I are convinced she’s actually a 46 y/o dwarf playing a teenager wearing braces for exactly how long, now ?!!? Oh, and not to mention that her “mother” is over a foot taller. I literally couldn’t catch my breath from laughing at the “Spock” comparison. I cannot get through a single episode without discussing how much I hate her hairstyle, her general smugness, and how much she grates on my nerves.PRECISELY WHICH demographic are they targeting with the child’s school outfit, braces, and little boy (complete with Elvis sideburns) haircut?
Seriously, I won’t go so far as to criticize her acting skills but I will admit that I have an irrational aversion to THAT HORRIBLE TROLL HAIRSTYLE, and sadly to her smug character as well. That damn hairstyle makes her look like a LEPRECHAUN !! I HATE IT!!I HATE IT!!I HATE IT!! EITHER GIVE HER A WIG OR SEND HER A$$ TO BOARDING SCHOOL !!
Sorry Sami, I’m sure you’re a nice person and all…
It irritates the hell out of me to, she looks like Peter Pan!