Behind The Scenes 20 Little-Known Details About The Women In Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory is currently one of the biggest sitcoms on television today. Since its debut in 2007, it became one of the highest-rated comedies on network televisions. Fans all over the world have grown to love, appreciate and connect with the different characters on the successful CBS series.
It was recently announced that The Big Bang Theory would finally be ending after being on the air for 11 years and having a long-running 12 seasons. It will be hard to say goodbye to the beloved characters of this brainy sitcom, especially the female leads.
The women of The Big Bang Theory have given the series the balance it truly needs. They help shape the show into the funny, witty and scientific weeknight staple we all know and love. Over time, they've become fan favorites; their clashing personalities and styles have kept fans coming back just to see the female dynamic.
As the show slowly wraps up, there's no better time to highlight some behind the scenes facts about the women who have helped make The Big Bang Theory such a success.
20 Mayim Bialik Was Once A Voice-Over Actress
After being a successful teen actress and starring in her own TV show, Blossom, in the '90s, Mayim Bialik decided to transition into voice-over acting.
Mayim Bialik's voice was featured in a lot of major cartoons most of watched growing up, such as Nickelodeon's Hey Arnold!, Disney's Recess, Kim Possible, and Cartoon Network's Johnny Bravo, just to name a few.
Mayim Bialik's successful voice-over acting career lasted for nearly 10 years from 1995 to 2005.
19 Kaley Cuoco And Johnny Galecki Secretly Dated
Two of the biggest stars from The Big Bang Theory were somehow able to keep their relationship a secret from fans. Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki secretly dated for nearly two years while working together on the series.
Kaley Cuoco revealed that she and Johnny Galecki were more than just co-stars, only after the two decided to end things. Both Cuoco and Galecki were able to maintain both their professional relationship and their friendship throughout the rest of the filming.
18 Melissa Rauch Doesn't Really Have A High-Pitched Voice
Melissa Rauch plays Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski, the wife of Howard Wolowitz. On the show, Bernadette is distinguished by her squeaky, high pitched voice. Rauch admitted that the voice is nothing like her real speaking voice.
Bernadette's inflection was something that Melissa Rauch decided to come up with herself while auditioning for the role.
When she officially got the role of Bernadette Rostenkowski, she decided to continue using the high pitched intonation. Good thing too, because it's one of Bernadette's defining traits on the show, especially when contrasted with her angry bellows.
17 Kaley Cuoco Is One Of The Highest Paid TV Actresses
After being on a successful television show for various seasons and years, actors are often expected to get a hefty payday.
Kaley Cuoco is reportedly one of the highest paid actresses on a network comedy sitcom. They're so comfortable that Cuoco, along with the other "original" co-stars agreed to take a pay cut so that the new lead actors could also be paid equally.
16 Melissa Rauch Was An Avid Watcher Before Joining The Show
Before becoming a main character on The Big Bang Theory, Melissa Rauch was a huge fan of the series. She has stated that she was an avid watcher of the show.
She was pretty excited to not only have snagged an audition for any role but that she also got to play the part of Bernadette. Rauch said that getting the role of Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski has been nothing but a dream come true, especially for someone who started out as a fan.
15 Mayim Bialik Is An Actual Scientist
After taking a break from being a voice-over actress for some popular cartoon shows, Mayim Bialik decided to enroll in college to pursue a higher education.
Mayim Bialik attended the University of California where she majored in neuroscience and minored in Jewish and Hebrew studies. After earning her bachelors of science degree in 2000, Bialik returned to UCLA to earn her doctorate degree.
She now has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and was previously a research professor.
Bialik's doctorate degree in neuroscience helps her relate to her Big Bang character Amy Fowler, who has a degree in neurobiology.
14 Kaley Cuoco Still Fan Girls Over Her Co-Star
Every now and then celebrities tend to fan out over other famous stars. That is definitely the case with Kaley Cuoco and one of her Big Bang Theory co-stars. Legendary actress Kathy Bates often guest stars on the show as Amy Fowler's mother, Mrs. Fowler.
Cuoco has made it an ongoing joke on her social media that she's still afraid to personally ask Kathy Bates for a picture. Instead, she resorts to randomly posing behind Bates in photos like this one. #Photobomb
13 Mayim Bialik and Johnny Galecki Have Been Friends For A While
Mayim Bialik and Johnny Galecki have known each other long before they worked together on The Big Bang Theory.
Galecki actually had a small role on Mayim Bialik's show, Blossom where he played one of Blossom's love interests. They became really good friends after Johnny's brief appearance and kept in touch in the years leading up to Big Bang.
12 Melissa Rauch Originally Had A Recurring Role
After landing her dream role on one of her favorite shows, Melissa Rauch was able to turn what was supposed to be a small role into a series regular.
Bernadette's original character arc only lasted a few episodes. It was thanks to the fans who fell in love with her that she was able to extend her stay.
Once fully integrated into the show, her relationship with Howard Wolowitz was written more seriously and ultimately led to their marriage.
11 Producers Conveniently Hid Mayim Bialik's Injured Hand
Mayim Bialik suffered from a hand injury after she was involved in a car accident in August of 2013. Bialik's hand had to be bandaged and she was spotted wearing her arm in a sling.
Despite her collision, she had to continue filming; the show's producers had to figure out a way to conceal Bialik's injury. Producers were able to conveniently hide her hand by making sure her character didn't have to lift any heavy items. They also had Bialik stand behind counters, boxes, and containers and blocked the cameras so that it would be impossible for fans to see her damaged palm.
10 Kaley Cuoco Has Her Very Own Barn
Kaley Cuoco has always expressed her love for animals. She loves animals so much that she decided to purchase her very her own barn to house them in.
Both Kaley and her husband, professional equestrian Karl Cook are fond of horses and bonded over their love of riding. Their barn is home to their personal horses, as well as their rescue dogs.
Whenever Kaley has some time off from her hectic schedule, she enjoys competing at jumping events. Once Big Bang is officially over, Kaley hopes to travel the world and compete in shows with her husband.
9 Carol Ann Susi Was A Prominent Voice On The Series
Carol Ann Susi had a significant role on The Big Bang Theory. Susi played the role of Howard Wolowitz's mother, Mrs. Wolowitz.
While she was never seen on the series, her voice was extremely prominent and memorable. Many fans grew to love the unseen but often heard Mrs. Wolowitz. When Susi passed away, The Big Bang Theory cast, as well as its fans knew they'd miss her distinctive screams.
8 Kaley Cuoco Disappeared Briefly Because Of A Broken Leg
Because of a horseback riding incident, Kaley Cuoco had to take a break from filming the show. Cuoco suffered severe injuries from a riding accident that left her with a fractured leg; the actress had to be hospitalized and underwent surgery.
Cuoco had to miss a few episodes in order to heal and recover from her injuries. Producers decided to take two-week hiatus from production in order to give her the time she needed to recover. Despite this, Cuoco's character, Penny was only absent from a few episodes.
7 Melissa Rauch Is A Comedian-Turned-Actress
Before becoming a household name thanks to the success of the show, Melissa Rauch first launched her career as a comedian.
Rauch gained notoriety in the comedy field where she starred in a one-woman comedy show, Miss Education of Jenna Bush. She played the role of former first daughter, Jenna Bush.
She has performed stand up routines alongside other comedians in re-enactments and sketch comedies. Melissa Rauch also continues to write and co-produce her own independent comedy films with the help of her husband, Winston Beigel.
6 Courtney Henggeler Has Only Appeared In Two Episodes
Courtney Henggeler plays the role of Sheldon Cooper's twin sister, Missy Cooper. Despite being the sibling of a lead persona, Missy has physically appeared on the series in only two episodes.
Courtney Henggler's character has been mentioned numerous of times throughout the duration of the series but Henggeler herself only had a guest starring role. Henggler was first seen as Sheldon's sister in season one. She then reprised her role as Missy Cooper in season 11 when Missy attended Amy and Sheldon's wedding.
5 Mayim Bialik Is A Published Author
Besides being an accomplished scientist and successful actress, Mayim Bialik is also an author! Bialik decided to take the knowledge she learned while studying for her degrees and working professionally in neuroscience, to create a variety of books.
Her books discuss the scientific ways that hormones influence the way people think and feel about one another.
The topics range from how to deal with your first crush to learning about the many difficulties adolescents face while transitioning to adulthood.
Bialik wrote them to help balance and combine her life as both a mother and a scientist.
4 Kaley Cuoco Graduated From High School At Sixteen Years Old
Kaley Cuoco is a seasoned member of the entertainment industry. She entered her career by booking modelling gigs at a young age. After modelling, Cuoco made the transition into acting. She eventually got roles on a variety of popular television shows such as My So-Called Life, 7th Heaven, and of course, a lead role as Bridget in 8 Simple Rules.
As a young actress, Kaley had to be homeschooled because of her shooting schedule. Homeschooling allowed her to graduate from high school at just 16-years-old.
3 Melissa Rauch Met Her Husband In College
Melissa Rauch and her husband Winston Beigel are a dynamic comedy duo. Melissa and Winston first met back in college, where they began dating and eventually got married.
Rauch and Beigel are both screenwriters, directors, and producers. The two have become business partners and often work together on various projects by writing and co-producing short films and comedies.
They worked together on The Miss Education of Jenna Bush, which helped boost Rauch's career as an award-winning comedian.
The two recently welcomed a daughter to their family.
2 Kaley Cuoco Had A Role On The Original Charmed
Television is currently filled with reboots of classic television shows. Most recently The CW decided to bring back the beloved fan favorite series, Charmed.
True fans know of Kaley Cuoco's magical powers on the original Charmed series. She joined the cast during the show's eighth and final season.
Kaley played the role of Billie Jenkins, a witch who along with her sister Christy, (together known as The Ultimate Power) were chosen and trained to take on the Charmed sister witches.
1 Mayim Bialik Returned To Television To Spend Time With Her Family
After earning her Ph.D. and working as a research professor, Mayim Bialik decided it was time to take a break from her educational career and get back into Hollywood.
Bialik's profession meant she would often spend long hours working with less time to spend with her growing children. She wanted to find a way to earn money while still raising her family. She thought returning to acting would be the best way to balance both.
Acting allowed Bialik to a steadier work schedule than her research position. Who would've thought?
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