Bridget Moynahan recently opened up about the deeply emotional final moments she shared with co-stars Tom Selleck and Donnie Wahlberg on the set of Blue Bloods, as the long-running CBS drama concluded its 14-season run. Moynahan, who portrayed Assistant District Attorney Erin Reagan, expressed her disappointment over the show’s cancellation, describing it as “a real loss” after more than a decade of working alongside a cast that had become like family. (tvinsider.com)
One of the most poignant moments for Moynahan occurred on her last day of filming. Although Tom Selleck, who played her on-screen father, had already completed his scenes, he returned to the set to support Moynahan and Wahlberg during their final shoot. “We were behind a monitor — I’m getting choked up as I say this — and I had my arm around Tom, and he was holding onto my hands the way my dad did,” Moynahan recalled. She emphasized the deep bond they shared, stating, “We were just so thankful, and he was so gracious. From day one that’s the way it went: ‘Nice to meet you. We are family.'” (hellomagazine.com, tvinsider.com)
Donnie Wahlberg, who portrayed Detective Danny Reagan, also found the final days on set to be profoundly moving. After filming the last Reagan family dinner scene—a hallmark of the series—Wahlberg was overcome with emotion. He shared that he “couldn’t turn off the tears for another probably two days” following the wrap. A particularly touching moment was when Selleck read Theodore Roosevelt’s poem “The Man in the Arena” to the cast, adding a heartfelt farewell to their shared journey. (people.com, nypost.com)
As Blue Bloods concluded, the cast reflected on the deep connections formed over the years. Moynahan highlighted the shared experiences—both personal and professional—that bonded them: “This was our daily lives for 14 years. We’ve all experienced major life moments together, whether it’s births, deaths, marriages, divorces, illnesses—we’ve had it all together.” While the series has ended, its legacy continues with the upcoming spinoff Boston Blue, featuring Wahlberg reprising his role as Danny Reagan. (ew.com, hellomagazine.com, en.wikipedia.org)
