Kaley Cuoco: How the actress helped Penny from The Big Bang Theory evolve over the years
More under this adKaley Cuoco recently explained why Penny's wardrobe has become less sexy over the years on The Big Bang Theory.
The pretty girl next door has evolved! When The Big Bang Theory premiered in 2007, Leonard (Johnny Galecki, who was offended by Kaley Cuoco) and Sheldon saw the attractive Penny move into their building. Eager to become a famous actress in Hollywood, the young woman, who is often out of step with the fictional heroes, quickly befriends them and even marries one of them!
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To get into the shoes of the Cheesecake Factory waitress, Kaley Cuoco, has generally worn skimpy outfits. But over the years, Penny's wardrobe has become less and less sexy. A wish that came directly from the actress, as she explained in an interview with W Magazine.
More under this adMore under this adWhy Kaley Cuoco changed Penny's wardrobe over the seasons
When I started on The Big Bang Theory I was 21. I was playing the cute girl next to the nerds. I only wore shorts or Juicy Couture shorts with the name of the brand written on my butt cheeks.
Kaley Cuoco, who has announced her separation from her husband after three years of marriage. She continued:
And as the years go on—Penny's getting older, Kaley's getting older— all of a sudden it's like, 'Can I have a long-sleeved shirt? Why not trousers? Why not loafers? I never want to see these heels again' I had all the colours of Uggs. I don't think it was hard to wear those shoes and be funny. I think it even helped accentuate the self-loathing.More under this ad