Kaley Cuoco - wikipedia Kaley Cuoco Kaley Cuoco Cuoco in July 2017 Kaley Christine Cuoco ( 1985 - 11 - 30 ) November 30, 1985 ( age 31 ) Camarillo, California, U.S. Other names Kaley Cuoco - Sweeting Occupation Actress Years active 1992 -- present Spouse ( s ) Ryan Sweeting ( m. 2013 ; div. 2016 ) Kaley Christine Cuoco ( / ˈkeɪli ˈkwoʊkoʊ / KAY - lee KWOH - koh ; born November 30, 1985 ) is an American actress. After a series of supporting film and television roles in the late 1990s, she landed her breakthrough role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules, on which she starred from 2002 to 2005. Thereafter, Cuoco appeared as Billie Jenkins on the final season of the television series Charmed ( 2005 -- 2006 ). Since 2007, she has starred as Penny on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, for which she has received Satellite, Critics ' Choice, and People 's Choice Awards. Cuoco 's film work includes roles in To Be Fat like Me ( 2007 ), Hop ( 2011 ) and Authors Anonymous ( 2014 ). She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014. Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 3 Personal life 4 Filmography 4.1 Film 4.2 Television 5 Awards and nominations 6 References 7 External links Early life Cuoco was born in Camarillo, California, the elder daughter of Layne Ann ( Wingate ), a homemaker, and Gary Carmine Cuoco, a realtor. Her father is of Italian descent while her mother is of English and German ancestry. Her sister, Briana, competed on the fifth season of The Voice. As a child, Cuoco was a regionally ranked amateur tennis player, a sport she took up when she was 3 years old. She stopped playing at the age of 16. Career Cuoco made her first feature film appearance as the young Karin Carter in the 1995 action thriller Virtuosity. From 2000 to 2001, Cuoco appeared on the CBS sitcom Ladies Man and in 2000 she portrayed former The Brady Bunch star Maureen McCormick in the TV movie Growing Up Brady as well as starring in the Disney Channel original film Alley Cats Strike. In September 2002, Cuoco began a starring role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules. Bridget was the oldest child, despite Cuoco being six years younger than Amy Davidson, who played her younger sister. Because of low ratings, ABC canceled the series on May 17, 2005. Cuoco at the San Diego Comic - Con in July 2009 In addition to the final season of 8 Simple Rules, Cuoco had starring roles on the NBC miniseries 10.5, the ABC Family original movie Crimes of Fashion, the independent film Debating Robert Lee, 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 Disney Channel cartoon Brandy and Mr. Whiskers. Cuoco voiced the character of Kirstee Smith in Bratz from 2004 to 2005. In the eighth season of the TV show Charmed, Cuoco appeared as Billie Jenkins, a powerful young witch with the powers of telekinesis and projection. Executive producer Brad Kern stated that Cuoco 's character was initially brought in as a possible spin - off. 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 physicists Dr. Leonard Hofstadter and Dr. Sheldon Cooper. Prior to the 2010 -- 2011 season, she earned $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 $200,000 per episode. On September 13, 2010, she broke her leg in a horse - riding accident and missed two episodes of the series. In late October 2012, Cuoco enlisted the help of her sister Briana to organize a flash mob on the set of the show, in which she and the cast and crew surprised the studio audience by suddenly lip syncing and dancing to Carly Rae Jepsen 's song `` Call Me Maybe ''. A video of the event was posted on YouTube and became a viral success. A clip from the performance was also played during Cuoco 's January 8, 2013 appearance on the late night talk show Conan. As of August 2014, Cuoco and her co-stars from The Big Bang Theory Johnny Galecki and Jim Parsons, each earn an estimated $1 million per episode. Cuoco at PaleyFest in March 2013 Cuoco starred in the Lifetime film To Be Fat like Me, which premiered on January 8, 2007. She played a minor role in the Prison Break episodes `` The Message '' and `` Chicago '', as well as starring in the comedy horror spoof Killer Movie in 2008. She also appeared in the 2010 film The Penthouse. In 2011, Cuoco appeared 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. Cuoco is a regular on Priceline.com commercials as the daughter of William Shatner 's character. Personal life While working on The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco privately dated co-star Johnny Galecki for roughly two years until December 2009, while their characters on the show were also dating. She told CBS Watch in September 2010 that they have remained on good terms since ending their relationship. She became engaged to addiction specialist Josh Resnik in October 2011, but they ended their engagement by March 2012. Cuoco subsequently became engaged to professional tennis player Ryan Sweeting 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 the two decided to divorce. The divorce was finalized in May 2016. Following the split, she began dating equestrian Karl Cook. Cuoco received significant media attention surrounding controversial remarks made in an interview with Redbook magazine. When asked if she considered herself a feminist, Cuoco responded : `` Is it bad if I say no ? I was never that feminist girl demanding equality, but maybe that 's because I 've never really faced inequality... I cook for Ryan five nights a week : it makes me feel like a housewife. I love that. I know it sounds old - fashioned, but I like the idea of women taking care of their men ''. In subsequent interviews, Cuoco has apologized for and retracted these statements, telling Cosmopolitan magazine, `` of course I 'm a fucking feminist. Look at me. I bleed feminism. '' Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes Quicksand : No Escape Connie Reinhardt 1995 Virtuosity Karin Carter 1997 Picture Perfect Little girl 1997 Toothless Lori 1998 Mr. Murder Charlotte Stillwater 2000 Alley Cats Strike Elisa Bowers 2000 Growing Up Brady Maureen McCormick 2000 Ca n't Be Heaven Teresa Powers 2003 Merry Mickey Celebration, AA Merry Mickey Celebration Herself Debating Robert Lee Maralee Rodgers Crimes of Fashion Brooke Sarto Hollow, The The Hollow Karen 2005 Lucky 13 Sarah Baker 2006 Separated at Worth Gabby 2006 Wasted Katie Cooning 2006 Bratz : Passion 4 Fashion -- Diamondz Kirstee Smith Voice 2007 To Be Fat like Me Alyson Schmidt 2007 Cougar Club Amanda 2008 Killer Movie Blanca Champion Penthouse, The The Penthouse Erica Roc 2011 Hop Samantha O'Hare 2011 Last Ride, The The Last Ride Wanda 2014 Authors Anonymous Hannah Rinaldi 2015 The Wedding Ringer Gretchen Palmer 2015 Burning Bodhi Katy 2015 Alvin and the Chipmunks : The Road Chip Eleanor Voice 2016 Why Him ? Justine ( AI ) Voice 2017 Handsome : A Netflix Mystery Movie Herself Television Year Title Role Notes 1994 My So - Called Life Young Angela Chase Episode : `` Father Figures '' 1994 Northern Exposure Miranda Episode : `` Hello, I Love You '' Ellen Little Ellen Morgan Episode : `` The Bubble Gum Incident '' 2000 Homewood PI Lauren Crane Episode : `` Pilot '' 2000 Do n't Forget Your Toothbrush Ashley 2000 -- 01 Ladies Man Bonnie Stiles 8 episodes 7th Heaven Lynn Episode : `` Relationships '' 2002 First Monday Alyssa Episode : `` Pilot '' 2002 Ellen Show, The The Ellen Show Vanessa Episode : `` Shallow Gal '' 2002 Nightmare Room, The The Nightmare Room Kristin Ferris Episode : `` My Name is Evil '' 2002 -- 05 8 Simple Rules Bridget Hennessy 76 episodes The Help Carly Michaels Episode : `` Pilot '' Complete Savages Erin Episode : `` For Whom the Cell Tolls '' Punk 'd Herself Season 3, Episode 3 10.5 Amanda Williams TV miniseries 2004 -- 06 Brandy and Mr. Whiskers Brandy Harrington Voice 2005 -- 06 Bratz Kirstee Smith Voice 2005 -- 06 Charmed Billie Jenkins 22 episodes 2005 -- 07 Loonatics Unleashed Paula Hayes / Weather Vane 3 episodes 2006 Secrets of a Small Town Misty Anders Episode : `` Pilot '' 2007 Prison Break Sasha Murray Episodes : `` The Message '' and `` Chicago '' 2007 -- present Big Bang Theory, The The Big Bang Theory Penny All episodes except `` The Desperation Emanation '' and `` The Irish Pub Formulation '' 2012 Peterson : Untouchable, Drew Drew Peterson : Untouchable Stacy Peterson TV movie 2016 Comedy Bang ! 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Herself Episode : `` Kaley Cuoco Wears a Black Blazer and Slip on Sneakers '' Awards and nominations Year Award Work Result Young Artist Award Best Young Actress in a Cable Movie Quicksand : No Escape Nominated 2000 YoungStar Award Best Young Actress in a Mini-Series / Made for TV Film Growing Up Brady Nominated 2003 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series ( Comedy or Drama ) -- Leading Young Actress 8 Simple Rules Nominated 2003 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress : Comedy 8 Simple Rules Nominated 2003 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Breakout Star : Female 8 Simple Rules Won Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress : Comedy 8 Simple Rules Nominated Young Artist Awards Best Young Adult Performer in a Teenage Role 8 Simple Rules Nominated Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress : Comedy The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2011 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress : Comedy The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2012 People 's Choice Awards Favorite TV Comedy Actress The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2012 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress : Comedy The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2012 Satellite Award Best Actress -- Television Series Musical or Comedy The Big Bang Theory Won 2013 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress : Comedy The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2013 People 's Choice Awards Favorite TV Comedy Actress The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2013 Critics ' Choice Television Award Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series ( tied with Eden Sher ) The Big Bang Theory Won 2014 People 's Choice Awards Favorite TV Comedy Actress The Big Bang Theory Won 2014 Kids ' Choice Awards Favorite Funny Star The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2014 Critics ' Choice Television Award Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2015 People 's Choice Awards Favorite Comedic TV Actress The Big Bang Theory Won 2015 Kids ' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress : Comedy The Big Bang Theory Nominated 2016 Golden Raspberry Awards Worst Supporting Actress Alvin and the Chipmunks : The Road Chip & The Wedding Ringer Won References Jump up ^ `` 8 Interesting Facts About Kaley Cuoco - Sweeting : Actor Spotlight ''. CBS. Retrieved May 15, 2016. Jump up ^ Lombardi, Ken ( October 30, 2014 ). `` Kaley Cuoco - Sweeting gets emotional over Hollywood Walk of Fame star ''. CBS News. Retrieved November 3, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco ''. Yahoo !. Retrieved November 17, 2012. Jump up ^ `` 5 Things You Do n't Know About Kaley Cuoco ''. ET Online. Archived from the original on January 6, 2014. Retrieved October 2, 2013. Jump up ^ `` Southern California Tennis Association 1998 Year - End Junior Rankings -- Girls'_14_Singles ''. californiatennis.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012. No. 54 in Girls ' 14 Singles. Jump up ^ Acuna, Kirsten ( March 2, 2012 ). `` 25 Things You Do n't Know About Newly Single Kaley Cuoco -- CBS ' ' Big Bang Theory ' Sweetheart ''. Business Insider. Retrieved October 7, 2012. Cuoco has been an ace in Hollywood and on the tennis court, playing the sport since she was three years old. She finally made the full switch to acting in 2002 Jump up ^ Entertainment Tonight. CBS. November 30, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Debating Robert Lee ( 2006 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved August 29, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco ''. kaleycuoco.org. Retrieved September 15, 2010. Jump up ^ Masters, Megan ( October 12, 2010 ). `` Kaley Cuoco Returns to Big Bang Theory After Injury as a-Pregnant Amputee Bartender ? ! ''. E !. Retrieved November 7, 2010. Jump up ^ Ratledge, Ingela ( December 3, 2012 ) `` Big Bang 's Flash Mob Mentality ''. TV Guide. p. 6 Jump up ^ `` The Big Bang Theory Flash mob ! ( Full version compilation ) ''. NommiXproductions. YouTube. November 16, 2012. Retrieved November 28, 2012. Jump up ^ `` The Guy Who Drove a Hummer and Was n't a Total A-Hole ''. Conan. Season 3. Episode 25. January 8, 2013. TBS. Jump up ^ `` Big Bang Theory stars sign new contracts ''. BBC News. Retrieved August 4, 2014. Jump up ^ `` Movies -- To Be Fat Like Me ''. lifetimetv.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2007. Retrieved March 18, 2007. Jump up ^ Brown, Robyn ( May 2011 ). `` The Naked Truth : 4 Celebrities Go Nude for Allure ''. Allure. Retrieved July 4, 2011. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco Signs For `` I Hop, '' `` Last Ride '' -- March 31, 2010 ``. Dark Horizons. Retrieved May 7, 2010. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco to Host 2011 Teen Choice Awards ''. J - 14. Retrieved July 28, 2011. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco to Host 2012 People 's Choice Awards ''. People 's Choice. Retrieved October 9, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco to host People 's Choice Awards ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 27, 2012. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco joins Shatner in Priceline ads ''. USA Today. January 9, 2013. Retrieved April 26, 2013. Jump up ^ Morgan, Hudson ( September 2010 ). `` Justify Her Love ''. CBS Watch. Archived from the original on February 7, 2014. Jump up ^ Weiner, David ( March 2, 2012 ). `` ET Exclusive : Kaley Cuoco No Longer Engaged ''. ET Online. Jump up ^ `` ' Big Bang Theory ' star Kaley Cuoco gets married ''. Associated Press via Newsday. Archived from the original on January 2, 2014. Retrieved January 4, 2014. Jump up ^ Krauser, Emily ( September 25, 2015 ). `` Kaley Cuoco Divorcing Ryan Sweeting After 21 Months of Marriage ''. Entertainment Tonight. Jump up ^ Ungerman, Alex ( May 9, 2016 ). `` Kaley Cuoco Finalizes Divorce From Ryan Sweeting, Actress to Pay $165,000 in Spousal Support ''. Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved May 10, 2016. Jump up ^ Kile, Meredith B. ( December 18, 2016 ). `` EXCLUSIVE : Kaley Cuoco Gushes Over ' Perfect ' Boyfriend Karl Cook at ' Why Him ? ' Premiere ''. Entertainment Tonight. Retrieved March 10, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco - Sweeting Does Not Consider Herself a Feminist : I Love Feeling Like a Housewife ''. Dec 30, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco : I 'm Not a Feminist and I Love Feeling Like a Housewife ''. Dec 30, 2014. Retrieved March 30, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Kaley Cuoco - Sweeting apologizes for saying she 's not a feminist ''. Jan 2, 2015. Retrieved March 30, 2017. Jump up ^ `` KKaley Cuoco : `` Of Course I 'm a F * cking Feminist '' ``. Mar 4, 2016. Retrieved March 30, 2017. Jump up ^ Kilday, Gregg. `` ' Silver Linings Playbook ' Wins Five Satellite Awards, Including Best Picture ''. The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 24, 2016. External links Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kaley Cuoco. 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Question: who plays penny in the big bang theory
Answer: Kaley Christine Cuoco