Kaley Cuoco’s transformative journey from The Big Bang Theory to The Flight Attendant.
Known for portraying the beloved character Penny in the long-running sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco once opened up about her career journey. Starting her acting career at a young age, she gained recognition in shows like 8 Simple Rules and Charmed.
While the CBS sitcom established her among some of the most acclaimed and popular TV stars in the industry, it still failed to reach the significant milestone that she later earned through the mystery comedy-drama The Flight Attendant.
Kaley Cuoco Reflected on Success With The Flight Attendant
Following a successful 12-year run with The Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco led the Max mystery drama The Flight Attendant. However, the actress was initially skeptical about transitioning from an ensemble to being the sole focus of the show.
And she was pleasantly surprised by the industry and the audience’s acceptance and felt recognized as a serious actress in her new role, Cassie. Cuoco said that she was fascinated by the positive reception.
Her performance on the show also earned her a Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination in 2021, an achievement she described as a new experience for her. “It wasn’t something that ever happened to me,” Cuoco said, reflecting on her Golden Globe nomination for the HBO mystery drama.