Lucy From The Rookie Is Gorgeous In Real Life

"The Rookie" has captivated fans with compelling action sequences and witty banter since its premiere in 2018. The ABC drama is about to start its eighth season, and the character Lucy Chen, played by Melissa O'Neil, has been a mainstay on the show since day one. Audiences have seen her grow from a nervous newbie to an accomplished sergeant.

As a dedicated cop, Lucy is most often seen in full uniform, and her makeup is kept minimal to maintain her look of professionalism. The audience occasionally gets to see Lucy in streetwear, where she typically sports a jeans-and-T-shirt combo with a brown leather jacket or long flannel shirt on top. Her style is practical since she's always on the go and has a physically demanding job. And when she's at home relaxing, Lucy is seen in casual wear that's breathable and comfortable. Her wardrobe started out in primarily dark neutral colors but has progressed to look a bit brighter as the show goes on. This is evident when Lucy attends formal events, as she can be seen wearing dresses with bold colors and tasteful patterns.

On "The Rookie," Lucy wears her dark-brown hair back in a simple and sleek low bun when she's on the job. But in the moments when Lucy is off the clock, we've gotten the chance to see her bouncy waves. Her locks reach below her shoulders and move briskly like beach waves.

When she's not playing Lucy Chen on "The Rookie," Canadian actor and singer Melissa O'Neil wears a style that's all her own. She has worn dresses on red carpets that have flowing fabric up top and fall nicely on her waist with a simple skirt. A lot of her outfits give the illusion of movement with elements like big, puffy sleeves and then are more fitted toward the bottom. She often opts for neutral-colored heels to add some height. 

At times, O'Neil has dressed in less-feminine ensembles, looking stylish in a suit jacket or slacks. The petite actor has even proven that she knows how to rock wide-legged pants if you're short. One of our favorite looks from O'Neil came during a 2023 appearance on "Celebrity Family Feud," where she wore an outfit her character on "The Rookie" would love: a low-cut black crop top with a matching shawl and blood-orange capri pants. Her dark-brown hair was curly and had a touch of blond ombré on the tips, creating extra allure.

On Instagram, O'Neil has shown off her at-home wardrobe, which appears to be casual and sporty. A frequent hiker, she'll wear sneakers and a warm puffer jacket along with her go-to accessory of perfectly styled oversized sunglasses. O'Neil even experiments with her hair in real life more than she does on "The Rookie," trying different colors like varying shades of blond highlights and even dyeing her hair pink in 2024. Ultimately, the "Dark Matter" actor is gorgeous IRL, and that's all there is to it.