Kaley Cuoco has the honor of saying that she starred on what’s become one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. For 12 years, Cuoco played the role of Penny on the hit CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which provided her and her co-stars with heightened notoriety. It would seem that with that buzz, though, came some growing pains amongst the ensemble of actors. Cuoco recently reflected on how dynamics shifted as the Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady-created show became both popular and profitable.
While Cuoco has worked steadily since The Big Bang Theory’s series finale dropped in 2019, the actress still fields questions about the show. That makes sense, of course, given the beloved comedy (which is streamable with an HBO Max subscription) essentially made her a household name. Cuoco recently spoke to The Independent about the series and described the vibe on set. While the actress emphasized that “all really did love each other,” their interpersonal relationships weren’t always smooth:
