Kaley Cuoco Secretly Dated Big Bang Theory Costar for 2 Years
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Big Bang Theory's Kaley Cuoco sure can keep a secret!
The California-bred actress, 24, opens up about her undercover relationship with costar Johnny Galecki in a new interview with CBS Watch Magazine.
"We dated for almost two years. It was such a huge part of my life and no one knew about it," Cuoco reveals. "This is the first time I've ever talked about it, ever. It was a wonderful relationship, but we never spoke a word about it and never went anywhere together."
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The sitcom star says she and Galecki, 35, decided to keep things under wraps because they were "so protective of ourselves and the show, and we didn't want anything to ruin that." But according to Cuoco, the secrecy eventually a toll on their relationship, causing them to split last winter.
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"We couldn't do anything. It wasn't as fun as we wanted it to be," she says. "Everyone was always asking, and we deny-deny-denied. And I'm like, 'Why am I denying this person that I love?'"
Despite the breakup, Cuoco says things haven't been awkward on the set of their hit CBS show.
"We knew we weren't destined to be together. We accepted it and said, 'Look, if we ever break up, we will be professional,'" she recalls. "I'm so lucky it was a mutual ending and that we don't hate each other. We've seen that happen on other shows."
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Things aren't looking so hopeful for their respective characters either, who also split at the end of last season.
"I do think they're meant to be, but it's gonna be a while from now," she says of Penny and Leonard. "And I like that they're broken up. Penny needs some other dates. As does Kaley!"
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4they look off their heads, he looks like he took a bit 2 much!
How can it be a secret if I knew about it?
classey woman...others can follow...is she dating someone? love the show lots of talent!
Kaley is brilliant. As a sex symbol, she wanted to remain mysterious. Nothing will destroy a celebrities popularity quicker than to be seen dating a man. Every man who is a fan wanted to image Kaley single. How many stars started dating and lost their fan base? Kaley remained "single". Kaley's fans enjoyed seeing her "available". Her single status kept men interested, her fans didn't get involved in the drama. Kaley knows the industry, she understands the game, and now is a great example, her secret is adding to her levels of commitment to the industry. Kaley is formidable. She can keep a secret in Hollywood? She should receive an Oscar nomination for being able to keep the deed from the media, blogs, and incredibly, keeping the secret from her fans. Two year relationship. 365 days in a year. Kaley sounds like she is focused on her career. Keep up the hard work, Kaley. Hope to see you in more projects. Johnny Galecki was a lucky man. Plus, Johnny Galecki is honorable. It takes two to keep a secret. Johnny Galecki kept his love life professional. Kaley should buy him a Lexus SUV or a trip to Hawaii. The man protected your private life in a film work full of parasites. Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco have set a great example to their peers. I will them both all the best to their success. Thomas Chi Author Marilyn Manson Kills; Screenplay