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The Big Bang Theoryhas allowed its fans to enjoy a certain amount of hilariously entertaining respite over 12 years of its airing. The network sitcom may have broken all kinds of records, and even established a few within that time, but none shines through more than the wonderful bond between the main cast members.

The Big Bang Theory [Credit: Warner Bros. Television]

In a case of life resembling art, one famous on-screen couple fromThe Big Bang Theoryended up dating in real life as well. However, time and other complexities gradually drove them apart. Meanwhile, the creator of the show, Chuck Lorre knew just the right recipe to lift the mood of his stars to deliver a steady consistency in the quality of his show.

Life Imitates Art inThe Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang Theoryestablished itself in 2007, a year that marked the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship between the audience and the socially awkward nerds of the series. However, beyond the scope of its mathematical and scientific arc,The Big Bang Theorywas renowned for harboring one of the most epic sitcom couples on television.

Portrayed byKaley CuocoandJohnny Galeckiin the roles of Penny and Leonard respectively, their love story endured numerous hurdles and inspired countless fans throughout the 12 seasons. However, before Penny and Leonard could find their way to each other, their real-life counterparts began dating shortly after the series premiere in 2007, eventually falling in love, and splitting up 2 years later.

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki in The Big Bang Theory [Credit: Warner Bros. Television]

“I’m not that easy, Kaley. I’m not just a piece of meat”: Kaley Cuoco’s Plan to Make Johnny Galecki Visit Her Room Backfired Badly Before The Big Bang Theory Stars Started Dating

Unfortunately for Cuoco and Galecki, their secret rendezvous did not escape the notice of Chuck Lorre, who devised new storylines for their on-screen characters as a prank to make the pair uncomfortable in each other’s presence.

All-Seeing, All-Knowing Chuck Lorre Pulls a Prank

Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki’s break-up was swiftly followed by the on-screen match-up of Penny and Leonard in the third season ofThe Big Bang Theory. But to brush it off as mere coincidence would be an insult to the clever and scheming mind ofChuck Lorre. Determined to teach those two a lesson, Lorre launched Leonard and Penny as a full-blown couple in 2009.

However, Kaley Cuoco wasn’t entirely oblivious to what was going on behind the scenes as well. During an appearance on theArmchair Expertpodcastin 2020, Cuoco revealed:

“I’m not that easy, Kaley. I’m not just a piece of meat”: Kaley Cuoco’s Plan to Make Johnny Galecki Visit Her Room Backfired Badly Before The Big Bang Theory Stars Started Dating

When we broke up, obviously, it was a little sensitive for a minute. But I remember those weeks that Chuck had written these episodes where all of a sudden, our characters were like sleeping together every other second. And Johnny and I would talk, I’m like, ‘No, but I think he did that on purpose.’

“It was not an enjoyable experience for me”: Kaley Cuoco Hated Filming 1 Scene With Johnny Galecki in The Big Bang Theory That Made Them Fall in Love With Each Other

But while such a cruel prank would deter any other person in Cuoco’s shoes, the actress was far from annoyed with Lorre. In fact, she admitted,“It makes me love him even more.”Meanwhile, Galecki and Cuoco continue to remain great friends even beyond theirBig Bang Theorydays.

The Big Bang Theoryis available to stream on Max.

Diya Majumdar

Senior Writer

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Diya Majumdar is a Senior Content Writer at FandomWire with over 2000 published articles on the website. Since 2022, she has been working as an entertainment journalist with a special focus on films and pop culture.Among the countless genres and themes of Hollywood, the ones that particularly favor Diya’s tastes include Game of Thrones, DC, and well-aged thrillers and classics.

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Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki as Leonard and Penny [Credit: Warner Bros. Television]

“It was not an enjoyable experience for me”: Kaley Cuoco Hated Filming 1 Scene With Johnny Galecki in The Big Bang Theory That Made Them Fall in Love With Each Other