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Kaley Christine Cuoco ( ; born November 30, 1985) is an American actress. She starred as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules (2002–2005), Penny on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory (2007–2019), and as the title character in the comedic thriller The Flight Attendant (2020–2022). The lattermost earned her nominations for Primetime Emmy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

Cuoco has also played in the fantasy series (2005–2006), voiced the in the animated series Harley Quinn since 2019, and played the lead role in the comedy thriller series Based on a True Story (2023). Her film work includes several television films, such as (1992) and Growing Up Brady (2000), as well as (1995), Hop (2011), The Wedding Ringer (2015), The Man from Toronto, Meet Cute (both 2022), and (2024). She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014 and in 2017 founded Yes, Norman Productions.


Early life
Kaley Christine Cuoco was born on November 30, 1985, in Camarillo, California. She is the elder daughter of Layne Ann (née Wingate), a homemaker, and Gary Carmine Cuoco, a real estate agent. Her father is of Italian descent while her mother is of English and German ancestry. Her sister, , is an actress and singer who competed on the fifth season of The Voice and co-starred with her on the HBO Max series The Flight Attendant and on Harley Quinn as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl. As a child, Cuoco was a ranked amateur tennis player, a sport she took up when she was three years old. No. 54 in Girls' 14 Singles. She stopped playing at the age of 16 to pursue a career in acting.


Career

1995–2006: Early work and 8 Simple Rules
Cuoco made her first feature film appearance as the young Karin Carter in the 1995 action thriller . Entertainment Tonight. . November 30, 2012. In 2000, she portrayed former The Brady Bunch star Maureen McCormick in the TV film Growing Up Brady as well as starring in the original film Alley Cats Strike, and then in 2001, she appeared on the sitcom Ladies Man. In September 2002, she began a starring role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter (afterwards 8 Simple Rules). Bridget was the oldest child, despite Cuoco being six years younger than , who played her younger sister.

In addition to the final season of 8 Simple Rules, Cuoco had starring roles on the miniseries 10.5, the ABC Family original film Crimes of Fashion, the independent film Debating Robert Lee, "Debating Robert Lee (2006)". . Retrieved August 29, 2014. and in the film The Hollow at the same time. She also voiced the character of Brandy Harrington, a 14-year-old anthropomorphic mixed-breed dog, on the animated series Brandy & Mr. Whiskers. She voiced the character of Kirstee Smith in from 2004 to 2005. In the eighth season of the TV series , she appeared as , a powerful young with the powers of and projection. Executive producer stated that Cuoco's character was initially brought in as a possible spin-off.


2007–2016: The Big Bang Theory and other roles
In September 2007, Cuoco began starring in the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, playing Penny, a Cheesecake Factory employee and aspiring actress who lives across the hall from Dr. Leonard Hofstadter and . Prior to the 2010–2011 season, she earned US$60,000 an episode for the series, the same as her co-stars. In 2010, the cast negotiated a raise for each actor to make US$200,000 per episode. As of August 2014, Cuoco and her co-stars from The Big Bang Theory and each earned an estimated US$1 million per episode.

In late October 2012, Cuoco enlisted the help of her sister Briana to organize a on the set of the show, in which she and the cast and crew surprised the studio audience by suddenly and dancing to Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Call Me Maybe". A video of the event was posted on and became a .Ratledge, Ingela (December 3, 2012) "Big Bang's Flash Mob Mentality". . p. 6 "The Big Bang Theory Flash mob! [Full version compilation]". NommiXproductions. . November 16, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012. A clip from the performance was also played during Cuoco's January 8, 2013, appearance on the late-night talk show Conan.

Cuoco starred in the Lifetime film To Be Fat like Me, which premiered on January 8, 2007. She played a minor role in the episodes "The Message" and "Chicago", as well as starring in the comedy horror spoof in 2008. She also appeared in the 2010 film The Penthouse. In 2011, she posed nude in Allure magazine's annual "Naked Truth" feature. That same year, she appeared in the films Hop and The Last Ride. She was also chosen to host the Teen Choice Awards in 2011, as well as the People's Choice Awards in 2012 and 2013. She is a regular on Priceline.com commercials as the daughter of 's character.


2017–present: Harley Quinn animated series and The Flight Attendant
In October 2017, Cuoco founded Yes, Norman Productions, a television production company which entered an exclusive multi-year production deal with Warner Bros. Television. Her first project through Yes, Norman was an adaptation of the book The Flight Attendant, written by author , which was developed into a comedy-drama series of the same name. Cuoco starred in the series as Cassie Bowden, and also served as executive producer. The Flight Attendant premiered on November 26, 2020, on 's streaming platform to widespread critical acclaim, and was renewed for a second season on December 18, 2020.

In October 2018, it was announced that Cuoco would voice the of the DC Universe adult animation series Harley Quinn, and also serve as executive producer. The series premiered on November 29, 2019, to critical acclaim. In September 2020, it was announced that the series was renewed for a third season and would move to HBO Max.

In August 2019, it was announced that Cuoco would executive produce the upcoming comedy Pretty, which is written and also executive produced by and Santina Muha. In April 2020, Cuoco joined the cast of the upcoming action comedy film The Man from Toronto as the female lead alongside and .

In March 2021, it was announced that Cuoco would play in an upcoming limited series based on A. E. Hotchner's 1976 biography, Doris Day: Her Own Story. She will also serve as an executive producer of the series. In May 2021, her production company expanded its Warner Bros. Television overall deal.

In 2023, Cuoco launched an online business called "Oh Norman!".


Personal life
While working on The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco privately dated co-star Johnny Galecki for roughly two years, until December 2009. She later told in September 2010 that they have remained on good terms since ending their relationship.

On September 13, 2010, Cuoco broke her leg in a horse-riding accident and missed the filming of two episodes of The Big Bang Theory.

In October 2011, she became engaged to specialist Josh Resnik, but ended their engagement by March 2012. She became engaged to professional tennis player in September 2013, after three months of dating. They married on December 31, 2013, in Santa Susana, California. On September 25, 2015, it was announced that she and Sweeting had decided to divorce. The divorce was finalized on May 9, 2016.

Cuoco began dating equestrian in late 2016. They became engaged on November 30, 2017, Cuoco's 32nd birthday, and were married on June 30, 2018. In September 2021, the couple announced their separation, stating "we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions". In June 2022, their divorce was finalized.

Cuoco confirmed her relationship with actor in May 2022. Five months later, she announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child together. Cuoco gave birth to their daughter Matilda on March 30, 2023. They announced their engagement on August 14, 2024.


Filmography

Film
1995Karin Carter
1997Picture PerfectLittle Girl
1999Can't Be HeavenTeresa Powers
2004Debating Robert LeeMaralee Rodgers
2005Lucky 13Sarah Baker
2006WastedKatie Cooning
2006Kirstee SmithVoice
2006Kirstee SmithVoice
2007Amanda
2008Blanca Champion
2010Erica Roc
2011HopSam O'Hare
2011Wanda
2014Authors AnonymousHannah RinaldiAlso executive producer
2014Woman in the StoreUnrated version
2015Gretchen Palmer
2015Katy
2015EleanorVoice
2016Why Him?JustineVoice
2017HandsomeHerself
2022Anne
2022Meet CuteSheilaAlso executive producer
2024EmmaAlso producer


Television
1992Connie ReinhardtTelevision film
1994My So-Called LifeYoung Angela ChaseEpisode: "Father Figures"
1994Northern ExposureMirandaEpisode: "Hello, I Love You"
1996EllenLittle Ellen MorganEpisode: "The Bubble Gum Incident"
1997ToothlessLoriTelevision film
1998Mr. MurderCharlotte StillwaterMiniseries
1998Pammie GreenEpisode: "Mini-pause"
2000Don't Forget Your ToothbrushAshleyEpisode: "March 12, 2000"
2000Alley Cats StrikeElisa BowersTelevision film
2000Growing Up BradyMaureen McCormickTelevision film
2001Ladies ManBonnie StilesMain role
20017th HeavenLynnEpisode: "Relationships"
2002AlyssaEpisode: "Pilot"
2002VanessaEpisode: "Shallow Gal"
2002Kristin FerrisEpisode: "My Name is Evil"
2002–20058 Simple RulesBridget HennessyMain role
2004Carly MichaelsEpisode: "Pilot"
200410.5Amanda Williams2 episodes
2004Punk'dHerselfEpisode: "May 9, 2004"
2004Crimes of FashionBrooke SartoTelevision film
2004–2006Brandy & Mr. WhiskersBrandy HarringtonVoice, main role
2004KarenTelevision film
2004ErinEpisode: "For Whom the Cell Tolls"
2005–2006BratzKirstee SmithVoice, main role
2005–2007Loonatics UnleashedPaula Hayes / Weather VaneVoice, 3 episodes
2005–2006Main role
2007To Be Fat like MeAlyson SchmidtTelevision film
2007Sasha Murray2 episodes
2007–2019PennyMain role
2012Drew Peterson: UntouchableStacy PetersonTelevision film
2016Comedy Bang! Bang!HerselfEpisode: "Kaley Cuoco Wears a Black Blazer and Slip on Sneakers"
2016Lip Sync BattleHerselfEpisode: " vs. Kaley Cuoco"
2018Best.Worst.Weekend.Ever.HerselfEpisode: "Issue 8"
2019–presentHarley QuinnVoice, main role; also executive producer
2019Pool WaterVoice, episode: "Teenager Soup and a Little Ball of Fib"
2020–2022Cassie BowdenMain role; also executive producer
2021Curb Your EnthusiasmHeidiEpisode: "The Watermelon"
2023–2024Based on a True StoryAva BartlettMain role; also executive producer
2024Dr. Harleen Quinzel / Harley QuinnVoice, episode: "Pilot, Hell Yeah!"; also executive producer
2026 Alice MonroeMain role; also executive producer


Awards and nominations
1993Young Artist AwardsBest Young Actress in a Cable MovieQuicksand: No Escape
2000Best Young Actress in a Mini-Series/Made for TV FilmGrowing Up Brady
2003Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress8 Simple Rules
Teen Choice Awards
Choice TV Breakout Star: Female
2004Choice TV Actress: Comedy
Young Artist AwardsBest Young Adult Performer in a Teenage Role
2010Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress: ComedyThe Big Bang Theory
2011
2012People's Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy Actress
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress: Comedy
Satellite AwardsBest Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
2013Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress: Comedy
People's Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy Actress
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series(tied with )
2014People's Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy Actress
Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite Funny Star
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series
2015People's Choice AwardsFavorite TV Comedy Actress
Kids' Choice AwardsFavorite TV Actress
Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Actress: Comedy
2016Golden Raspberry AwardsWorst Supporting ActressAlvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
The Wedding Ringer
2019Teen Choice AwardsChoice Comedy TV ActressThe Big Bang Theory
2021Critics' Choice Super AwardsBest Voice Actress in an Animated SeriesHarley Quinn
Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Actress in a Comedy SeriesThe Flight Attendant
Golden Globe AwardsBest Television Series – Musical or Comedy (as executive producer)
Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Producers Guild of America AwardsOutstanding Producer of Episodic Television, Comedy
Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Comedy Series (as executive producer)
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Hollywood Critics Association TV AwardsBest Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy
Television Critics Association AwardsIndividual Achievement in Comedy
2022Primetime Emmy AwardsOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Hollywood Critics Association TV AwardsBest Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy
2023Critics' Choice Television AwardsBest Actress in a Comedy Series
Golden Globe AwardsBest Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy


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