Kaley Cuoco

Kaley Cuoco: Net Worth 2025 & Career Highlights

Kaley Cuoco is an American actress known for her iconic roles in television, particularly as Penny on "The Big Bang Theory." With a career spanning over two decades, she has become one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood. This article delves into her age, biography, career milestones, net worth, and personal life.

Personal Profile About Kaley Cuoco

Age, Biography and Wiki

Kaley Cuoco was born on November 30, 1985, in Camarillo, California. She rose to fame early in her career with her role as Bridget Hennessy in the sitcom "8 Simple Rules" before becoming a household name with "The Big Bang Theory." Her professional career is marked by her versatility and ability to adapt to various roles, from comedy to drama.

Occupation Voice Actress
Date of Birth 30 November 1985
Age 39 Years
Birth Place Camarillo, California, U.S.
Horoscope Sagittarius
Country U.S

Height, Weight & Measurements

Height 5 feet 6 inches
Weight 121 lbs
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Dating & Relationship Status

Kaley Cuoco has been married three times: to Ryan Sweeting from 2013 to 2016, to Karl Cook from 2018 to 2022, and is currently in a relationship with Tom Pelphrey. Her personal life is often covered by media, highlighting her resilience and focus on her career amidst her personal changes.

She is the elder daughter of Layne Ann (née Wingate), a homemaker, and Gary Carmine Cuoco, a real estate agent. Her father is of Italian descent while her mother is of English and German ancestry. Her sister, Briana, is an actress and singer who competed on the fifth season of The Voice and co-starred with her on the HBO Max series The Flight Attendant and on Harley Quinn as Barbara Gordon/Batgirl. As a child, Cuoco was a ranked amateur tennis player, a sport she took up when she was three years old. She stopped playing at the age of 16 to pursue a career in acting.

Cuoco made her first feature film appearance as the young Karin Carter in the 1995 action thriller Virtuosity. In 2000, she portrayed former The Brady Bunch star Maureen McCormick in the TV film Growing Up Brady as well as starring in the Disney Channel original film Alley Cats Strike, and then in 2001, she appeared on the CBS sitcom Ladies Man. In September 2002, she began a starring role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter (afterwards 8 Simple Rules). Bridget was the oldest child, despite Cuoco being six years younger than Amy Davidson, who played her younger sister.

While working on The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco privately dated co-star Johnny Galecki for roughly two years, until December 2009. She later told CBS Watch in September 2010 that they have remained on good terms since ending their relationship.

In October 2011, she became engaged to addiction specialist Josh Resnik, but ended their engagement by March 2012. She 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 she and Sweeting had decided to divorce. The divorce was finalized on May 9, 2016.

Cuoco began dating equestrian Karl Cook in late 2016. They became engaged on November 30, 2017, Cuoco's 32nd birthday, and were married on June 30, 2018. In September 2021, the couple announced their separation, stating "we have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions". In June 2022, their divorce was finalized.

Cuoco confirmed her relationship with actor Tom Pelphrey in May 2022. Five months later, she announced on Instagram that they were expecting their first child together. Cuoco gave birth to their daughter Matilda on March 30, 2023. They announced their engagement on August 14, 2024.

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Husband Ryan Sweeting (m. December 31, 2013-May 9, 2016) Karl Cook (m. June 30, 2018-2022)
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Net Worth and Salary

As of 2024, Kaley Cuoco's net worth is estimated to be around $110 million. The bulk of her earnings came from her role in "The Big Bang Theory," where she earned up to $1 million per episode in the final seasons. Her base salary from the show was approximately $150 million, excluding residuals which add millions annually.

Post-"Big Bang Theory" Career

After "The Big Bang Theory," Cuoco went on to star in the HBO Max series "The Flight Attendant," which further solidified her position as a prominent actress. She has also engaged in various endorsement deals and business ventures, including her production company, which continue to augment her wealth.

In October 2017, Cuoco founded Yes, Norman Productions, a television production company which entered an exclusive multi-year first-look production deal with Warner Bros. Television. Her first project through Yes, Norman was an adaptation of the book The Flight Attendant, written by author Chris Bohjalian, which was developed into a comedy-drama series of the same name. Cuoco starred in the series as Cassie Bowden, and also served as executive producer. The Flight Attendant premiered on November 26, 2020, on WarnerMedia's streaming platform HBO Max to widespread critical acclaim, and was renewed for a second season on December 18, 2020.

Social Network

Kaley Cuoco is active on social media platforms, often using them to engage with her fans and promote her projects. Her presence on platforms like Instagram highlights her connection with her audience and her ability to leverage these channels for her career and personal interests.

Cuoco has also played Billie Jenkins in the fantasy series Charmed (2005–2006), voiced the title role in the animated series Harley Quinn since 2019, and played the lead role in the comedy thriller series Based on a True Story (2023). Her film work includes several television films, such as Quicksand: No Escape (1992) and Growing Up Brady (2000), as well as Virtuosity (1995), Hop (2011), The Wedding Ringer (2015), The Man from Toronto, Meet Cute (both 2022), and Role Play (2024). She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2014 and in 2017 founded Yes, Norman Productions.

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.

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, she posed nude 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. She is a regular on Priceline.com commercials as the daughter of William Shatner's character.

In March 2021, it was announced that Cuoco would play Doris Day in an upcoming limited series based on A. E. Hotchner's 1976 biography, Doris Day: Her Own Story. She will also serve as an executive producer of the series. In May 2021, her production company expanded its Warner Bros. Television overall deal.

Education

Kaley Cuoco attended the local high school in Camarillo, California, and began her acting career early. Her focus on her professional development has been a key factor in her success.

This overview captures the essence of Kaley Cuoco's remarkable career, her personal life, and her financial success, making her one of the most notable figures in contemporary television.

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