In the MacGyver episode ‘Scissors’, when Riley (Tristin Mays) mysteriously disappears and hacks into the NSA and potentially unleashes World War III, MacGyver (Lucas Till) and Jack (George Eads) search for her. Along the way, Jack reveals his history with Riley’s (gorgeous) mother, Diane.
Diane is portrayed by Michael Michele. She’s known for her roles on Gossip Girl (Jane), ER (Cleo Finch), Homicide: Life on the Street (Rene Sheppard), C.P.W. (Nikki Sheridan), New York Undercover (Sandra), and Dangerous Curves (Holly Williams), among others. Michele is also recognized for her roles in the films Ali (Ali’s second wife Veronica Porche) and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Judy Spears). MacGyver airs Fridays at 8pm on CBS.