Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco
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Name:
Kaley Cuoco
Real name:
Kaley Christine Cuoco
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Birth date:
(39 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Camarillo, California, U.S.
Height:
5'7 ft ()
Weight:
126 lb (57 kg)
Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Kaley Cuoco's Biography

Kaley Cuoco is an American actress, who skyrocketed to fame and landed second on Forbes' highest-paid actresses list playing Penny, the charming waitress who captured Leonard's heart in the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
Pictured: Kaley Cuoco
Pictured: Kaley Cuoco

Childhood and Youth

Kaley Christine Cuoco was born on the 30th of November 1985 in a small town of Camarillo, California. Her father, Harry Carmin Cuoco, of Italian descent, started out as a firefighter before transitioning to real estate. Her mother, Ann Laine Wingate, daughter of English immigrants, was a homemaker raising the children (Kaley has a younger sister Brianna, famous for her performance in season 5 of The Voice).
Kaley Cuoco in her childhood
Kaley Cuoco in her childhood
Kaley grew up as an active, independent, and determined girl who learned early on to go after what she wanted and fight for her goals. Her parents thought that with a personality like this she would achieve success in sports and signed the three-year-old up for tennis classes. Their instincts paid off, and Kaley's training quickly started producing impressive results. As a teenager, she traveled across the country competing in tennis tournaments and seriously considering a future in professional sports.
Kaley Cuoco with her parents and younger sister
Kaley Cuoco with her parents and younger sister
Simultaneously, the girl attended acting school, went to auditions, and filmed commercials. By just 8 months old, she was already appearing in commercials for diapers and baby food, and at the age of 6, she advertised the famous Barbie. Kaley also took part in various theatrical plays for children and occasionally appeared in TV shows.

Early Roles

In 1992, she landed a small role in the TV series Quicksand with Donald Sutherland, and from that point on, she began regularly appearing in various TV shows.
Kaley Cuoco in Quicksand
Kaley Cuoco in Quicksand
In 1995, she appeared in the fantasy thriller Virtuosity starring Denzel Washington, and two years later she joined the cast of the comedy-drama Picture Perfect with Jennifer Aniston. Due to her intense filming and training schedule, her parents decided to transfer to home-schooling. At the age of 16, she graduated.
Kaley Cuoco in the movie Virtuosity
Kaley Cuoco in the movie Virtuosity
Balancing school, sports, filming, and personal life was incredibly challenging, but the joy Kaley found in acting made it all worthwhile. The necessity to plan every single second of her time taught the girl to be responsible, to appreciate the smallest victories, and to turn a blind eye to failures.

In 2002, she decided to step back from other pursuits and fully commit to her acting career after landing the lead role in the TV show 8 Simple Rules, which aired from 2002 to 2005 and made her famous across America. This role marked her first major step toward stardom and showcased her comedic talents.
Kaley Cuoco in the TV-show 8 Simple Rules
Kaley Cuoco in the TV-show 8 Simple Rules
In 2004 Kaley was involved in 4 TV projects at once, and a year later she portrayed young witch Billie Jenkins in the popular TV-series Charmed. Soon after, she received an offer that would make her a true celebrity. While the young star received offers for serious dramas, Kaley wasn't ready to commit to the grueling 18-hour days and total dedication that such projects demand.

The Big Bang Theory

In 2007, Warner Brothers Television began filming the sitcom The Big Bang Theory about two young physicists who are completely out of touch with reality and constantly find themselves in awkward situations. Kaley was cast as their neighbor Penny, a blonde waitress who may not be book-smart but possesses plenty of street smarts and undeniable charm. One neighbor, Leonard, immediately falls for Penny, but he's completely hopeless when it comes to dating. The other neighbor, Sheldon, is terrified of women entirely. But all three of them have lessons to learn from each other.
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki in the TV-show The Big Bang Theory
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki in the TV-show The Big Bang Theory
The sitcom officially premiered in fall 2007, and it quickly became clear that the show was destined for massive success and an incredibly long run. Thanks to Kaley's participation in the Big Bang Theory, she became one of the most well-paid American actresses. In 2010, she earned about 200 thousand dollars per episode, and by 2017 this figure had reached one million dollars per episode.
Even after sustaining a serious injury in September 2010 during her equestrian training and facing the risk of losing her leg, Kaley managed to get back to filming in record time and wore a cast for several episodes, hiding it behind the bar.
The Big Bang Theory. Best moments

Other Projects

Even though the actress achieved success that most of her colleagues could only dream of, she wasn't about to rest on her laurels. In 2011, she took the lead in the family fantasy film Hop, where live-action characters interacted with animation.
Kaley Cuoco in Hop
Kaley Cuoco in Hop
Kaley also took on a creative challenge with her work in the independent art-house film Burning Bodhi. There, the actress portrayed a drug addict, mourning the loss of her friend. Knowing she wouldn't earn a dime for this demanding role, Kaley embraced the challenge to push herself creatively and portray a character completely different from her previous work.

Kaley Cuoco's personal life

Just like her character Penny, Kaley has undeniable appeal – something she's well aware of and knows how to use to her advantage. Her first public relationship began on the set of The Big Bang Theory with her co-star Johnny Galecki. The couple dated secretly for about two years (while their characters were also dating) and tried to keep their relationship under wraps. This eventually led to their breakup – the young couple grew tired of hiding their relationship, which killed the romance.
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki
The actors managed to stay friends, and just one year later Kaley announced her engagement to millionaire Josh Reznick, owner of a major video game company. The wedding never happened, and Cuoco began dating actor Henry Cavill.
Kaley Cuoco and Henry Cavill
Kaley Cuoco and Henry Cavill
That romance quickly fizzled, and in 2013 the actress married tennis player Ryan Sweeting. He soon showed his true colors, and two years later the actress filed for divorce. Her prenuptial agreement protected her from major financial losses, allowing Cuoco to escape with just a small settlement.
Kaley and Ryan Sweeting
Kaley and Ryan Sweeting
She bounced back quickly from the divorce, throwing herself into horseback riding, which became her main passion. At one training session, Kaley met Karl Cook, a professional equestrian and horse breeder who also happens to be a billionaire's son.
Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook's wedding
Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook's wedding
Despite Karl being six years younger than Kaley, they hit it off immediately and tied the knot in summer 2018. However, their honeymoon was overshadowed by Kaley's shoulder injury, which landed her in the hospital. But judging by Kaley's Instagram, her husband was by her side the entire time, showering her with care and attention, and even helping her with her ponytails.
Even as a billionaire's wife, Kaley remains fiercely independent and capable of securing her own future. Back in 2004, she had breast enhancement surgery and a nose job, which helped her land on lists of the world's sexiest women and build a fashion career.
Kaley Cuoco is on the list of the sexiest women of the Planet
Kaley Cuoco is on the list of the sexiest women of the Planet
Kaley actively endorses major fashion brands, and in 2014 her nude photos surfaced online (whether intentionally or not), boosting her popularity even further. Interestingly, it was the same year that Kaley got her star on the Walk of Fame.

Kaley Cuoco now

According to Zoomboola.com, by the end of 2019, the actress's filmography comprised about 30 bright and interesting pictures, the most important of which remains to be the role of Penny in the Big Bang Theory. It's already known that the sitcom's final season aired in 2019, with the actors themselves realizing the show had run its course. Kaley has taken a philosophical approach to this and isn't giving up acting after the show's end, hoping to land more interesting roles. Another dream of hers is to become a world-class horse-rider and get the Grand Prix at the Equestrian World Championship.
A shot from the set of the 12th Season of the Big Bang Theory
A shot from the set of the 12th Season of the Big Bang Theory
Since 2019, Kaley has been involved in creating the animated series "Harley Quinn", voicing the main character. The plot of the series tells about Harley's adventures after breaking up with the Joker.
DC Universe's Harley Quinn - Official Trailer (2019) Kaley Cuoco
  • Kaley looks so much like her dad. One hundred percent similarity. It means she will be happy :)
    2021-05-07 10:05:35
  • Wow! Even with a leg injury and the risk of permanently losing a leg, Cuoco continued to work on the set... My respect
    2021-04-14 20:28:31
  • I always liked this actress, not only as a professional in her field, but also as a strong personality. Very athletic and purposeful!
    2021-02-26 20:39:27
  • How I love the series «The Big Bang Theory»! Kaley Cuoco impressed with her talent and charisma, along with her colleagues on the series.
    2021-02-20 18:42:43
  • This is my favorite blonde Penny from The Big Bang Theory. She`s so funny and naive sometimes. Just beautiful.
    2021-01-20 12:54:58
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