Sometimes, it can be hard to believe that Kaley Cuoco is 36 years old because it seems like she’s been on television forever! She’s had a few movie roles over the years, but television is where she shines—and she’s had continuous roles on television shows before she was even old enough to vote. Thanks to her sunny disposition and blonde hair. She often gets cast in particular positions, but who knows—perhaps once The Big Bang Theory finally wraps. She’ll genuinely pursue different types of characters to stretch her skills as an actress truly.

25. She Was Born In Camarillo, California

24. She Was Home Schooled And Earned Her High School Diploma At 16

23. Before Focusing Fully On Acting, She Was A Nationally Ranked Amateur Tennis Player

22. She’s Still Super Close With Former 8 Simple Rules Co-Star Amy Davidson21

21. She Appeared In Six Barbie Commercials As A Child

20. She Loves To Play The Drums

19. She Has A Girl Crush On Jennifer Aniston

18. She Shows Horses Under An Alias

17. Her Last Name Means “Cook” In Italian

16. She Made Her Television Acting Debut At Just Seven

15. She’s Involved In Several Charities

14. Many People Thought She Was In A Fake Relationship With Henry Cavill

13. She Doesn’t Consider Herself A Feminist

12. She Dislikes The Sound Of Her Voice

11. She’s Open About Having Several Cosmetic Procedures

10. She Wasn’t The First Choice For The Role Of Penny—Amanda Walsh Was

9. She Almost Had To Get Her Foot Amputated Because Of A Horseback Riding Accident

8. She And Co-Star Johnny Galecki Dated For Two Years (& No One Knew)

7. She Was Bullied At A Friend’s High School Prom

6. She Believes In Empowering Women To Be Financially Independent

5. She’s On Her Second Marriage

4. She Won The Teen Choice Award For Breakout Actress Back In 2003

3. She’s An Animal Lover And Vegetarian

2. She’s Always Been Utterly Unapologetic In Love

1. She Loves To-Plan Elaborate Parties For Friends