21 Facts About The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco That Will Blow Your Mind

The Big Bang Theory star walked the blue carpet at the Critics’ Choice Awards on Thursday night in a pale pink gown that most likely made her husband-to-be blush
The floor-length dress features a low-cut neckline with flared short sleeves.

Covered in sequins and metallic embroidery, the bottom of the form-fitting number’s completely sheer save for the detailing.

This is just the second red carpet Cuoco has walked with her fiancé Karl Cook since the pair got engaged in November.

On Sunday, they attended Golden Globes afterparties together where Cuoco wore a black dress with similar sheer elements.

It didn’t take traveling to 37,000 feet for a high-flying fashion shoot in 2011 for Watch! to realize that Kaley Cuoco is one of the coolest and most down-to-earth women on the planet.

Add her signature charm and accessibility to the role of Penny, the knockout neighbor on The Big Bang Theory, and it’s easy to see why the stunning actress continues to shine.

21 Facts About The Big Bang Theory’s Kaley Cuoco That Will Blow Your Mind

Here are some fascinating facts we’ve learned about Kaley—like her starring in the first ever inflight magazine fashion shoot pictured above—paired with gorgeous photographs that capture her beautifully.

Kaley Cuoco got her general education at home and received her high school degree at an impressive 16 years old!

Before she committed to acting full time, Kaley Cuoco was ranked nationally as an amateur tennis player. Is there anything she can’t do?!

She shows horses under a secret name

Wanting to pursue her equestrian passion but avoid the paparazzi, Kaley Cuoco began showing horses under an alias.

She explained in an interview, “Bringing paparazzi to horse shows is not a great idea, it spooks the horses, so I’ve actually started showing under a secret name.”

She’s a vegetarian

While you may have already guessed it due to her passion for animals and involvement with animal rights charities, Kaley Cuoco doesn’t eat meat.

She has philanthropic pursuits
Kaley is involved with multiple charities including Friends of Animals, the Humane Society, the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, and Animal Avengers.