‘I Owe A Lot To That Character’: Kaley Cuoco Opens Up On Playing Iconic Role Of Penny In The Big Bang Theory

As a die-hard fan of Kaley Cuoco, I must say that her journey with The Big Bang Theory has been nothing short of extraordinary! Twelve years of laughter, camaraderie, and growth, all under the watchful eye of Chuck Lorre – it’s no wonder she considers it the most enjoyable year of her career.


Kaley Cuoco is looking back at one of her best-known roles and the hit TV show that made her a household name in Hollywood. For 12 years, she played Penny on The Big Bang Theory. If given another chance, the actress would jump at the opportunity to reprise this role. In an interview with People Magazine, the star of The Flight Attendant stated that working on this sitcom was the most delightful year of her professional life.

Kaley joined forces with Jim Parsons, Johnny Galecki, Kunal Nayyar, Simon Helberg, Mayim Bialik, and Melissa Rauch on the set of TBBT, along with several other talented actors who made brief appearances.

During the interview, the actress also shared more about her deep gratitude for the show and its creators. Cuoco expressed, “I spent a dozen years portraying that character, which greatly jump-started my acting career. I owe a debt of gratitude to that role, to the show, and to creator Chuck Lorre.” She went on to say, “Those years were some of the best in my life, and some of the most enjoyable experiences I’ve ever had.

In the TV show, Cuoco’s character Penny was often seen with Galecki’s character Leonard Hofstadter. Their relationship had its ups and downs during the series, but in the final episode, they tie the knot. Towards the end of the series, Penny reveals that she is pregnant, signaling a new beginning for the couple.

When asked if she’d play the role again, Cuoco promptly replied, “I’d be more than happy to take it up once more.” She added, “I adore that character, and my affection for her never fades.

While The Big Bang Theory, a popular sitcom, captivated audiences worldwide due to its talented cast members, it centered on a circle of science enthusiasts navigating their lives by balancing love and careers.

Over the course of twelve seasons, the CBS show managed to secure an impressive ten Emmy Awards. Additionally, it led to the creation of a spin-off titled “Young Sheldon,” which ran for seven years on the same network.

Regarding the upcoming shows, Cuoco will be featured in season 2 of the Peacock series titled “Based on a True Story”. To share some exciting news about her upcoming program, the actress can’t wait for viewers to enjoy season 2.

She expressed how much fun they had during the filming of season 1, adding that she believes they improved upon it in season 2. She finds it both amusing and quite eerie, and she is extremely excited about it.

You can stream The Big Bang Theory on Max now, while Based on a True Story season 2 will start streaming on Peacock from November 21st.

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2024-10-20 20:07