The Life of Kaley Cuoco Behind the Scenes

Kaley Cuoco, pre-Penny, made a mark with ‘8 Simple Rules.’ Her fame skyrocketed on The Big Bang Theory, earning her $900,000 per episode, matching co-stars Parsons and Galecki’s paychecks, securing her spot as a top-paid TV actress. Cuoco also holds a 1% stake, earning about $10 million annually from reruns.

Off-screen, Cuoco’s life reflects some parallels with Penny. She and co-star John Galecki had a two-year romance and stayed friends post-breakup. Beyond acting, she’s passionate about tennis and horsing, meeting her spouse, Karl Cook, at an equestrian event.