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Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey's relationship, in their own words

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Kaley Cuoco popular for her lead role on one of TV’s most popular sitcoms “The Big Bang Theory” was surprised that her boyfriend was 'completely unaware” that she starred in the series. 'Ozark' actor Tom Pelphrey revealed that he didn't know his partner, actress Kaley Cuoco, had starred in the hit TV show 'The Big Bang Theory' when they first started dating.

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In his interview with W magazine he said 'I hadn’t seen Kaley in anything, Look, I live in a cave. Before I met Kaley, I was living in upstate New York, on a dirt road, in the middle of the woods, without much Wi-Fi. She’s brought me into modern times.'

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According to him, he first found out about her lead role when his mother's partner kept addressing Cuoco as Penny the name of her character in the “Big Bang Theory” which ran from 2007 to 2019 on CBS.

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'I pulled Kaley aside, like, 'I’m sorry, I don’t understand what’s happening. Why does he keep calling you Penny?'' Pelphrey said. 'She’s like, 'That’s my character in 'The Big Bang Theory.' I was completely unaware.

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The couple started their romantic journey in 2022 and although they have not officially tied the knot, they share a four months old daughter who they cherish with all their hearts. Continue reading to find out more about Cuoco's and Pelphrey's relationship, starting with their 'love at first sight' moment.

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First Meeting: April 2022

Cuoco and Pelphrey first met at the 'Ozark' premiere after they were set up by their manager Andrea Pett Joseph. According to Cuoco in an interview with USA Today, “It was love at first sight. I heard his voice, and I turned around, and it was like my life was over, or just starting,'

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Cuoco has had two previous marriages before her encounter with Pelphrey. Her first marriage with tennis player Ryan Sweeting ended in 2015. While her second marriage with her ex-husband, Karl Cook ended in September 2021 after three years. Cuoco added that being set up by Pett-Joseph was 'so Hollywood,' but also that she was instantly drawn to Pelphrey. 'We were immediately connected,' Cuoco said. 'I do feel like I’ve known him my whole life, but I wasn’t ready for him.'

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Official Announcement: May 2022

After their love at first sight moment, Pelphrey and Cuoco took to Instagram a month later to officially announce their relationship. Pelphrey posted two Polaroid selfies of two of them together, marking the beginning of their romantic journey.

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Red Carpet Debut as a couple: September 2022

Cuoco and Pelphrey made their red carpet debut as a couple together at the Emmy awards Cuoco had been nominated for lead actress in a comedy series for her role in 'The Flight Attendant', and Pelphrey was nominated for outstanding guest actor in a drama series for his role in 'Ozark”.

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Cuoco’s Pregnancy: October 2022

In October 2022, Cuoco announced that was she pregnant through an Instagram post. She captioned the post 'Baby girl Pelphrey coming 2023,' Cuoco wrote in her caption, saying she felt 'beyond blessed and over the moon.'

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Birth of a beautiful baby girl: March 2023

In March, Cuoco gives birth to her first child with Pelphrey. The couple named the bundle of joy Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey. Cuoco who was elated posted a picture of her baby with the caption “We are overjoyed and grateful for this little miracle, We are blessed beyond belief.' She called their daughter 'the new light of our lives,' sharing a slate of adorable photos of Matilda sleeping, yawning, and being held by both Cuoco and Pelphrey.

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First Anniversary as parents: April 2023

In April, Cuoco and Pelphrey celebrated their first anniversary as a couple and also as parents to their pretty daughter each sharing photos of Matilda to mark the special occasion.

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June 2023: Cuoco celebrates Pelphrey's 1st Father's Day

On father's day Cuoco uploaded a heartwarming post celebrating Pelphrey as a good father. 'Watching you become a dad has been the joy of my life!' Cuoco captioned the post. 'No one loves you more than that little lady (besides me).'

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