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Kaley Cuoco’s character in the hit sitcomThe Big Bang Theorycontinues to be endeared by fans for years. However, amidst the widespread praise and love the character has garnered, Penny has often drawn comparisons to iconic sitcom roles, particularly a character fromFRIENDS.
Fans of the sitcom have long noted the similarities between the two characters. While no official connections have been confirmed, Cuoco’s admiration for Jennifer Aniston may have significantly influenced how her character in the CBS sitcom mirrors the charm and appeal ofFRIENDS’ beloved Rachel.
Kaley Cuoco revealed her“girl crush”on theFRIENDSstar Jennifer Aniston
Portraying the role of the beloved and charming Penny inThe Big Bang Theory,Kaley Cuocogained significant recognition. When asked if she ever admired a TV character or show in the same way fans adored her and the show, Cuoco revealed that she was a dedicated fan of the hit sitcomFRIENDS.
“I grew up with FRIENDS from day one,”she told theAssociated Pressin an interview.“Like we would watch every Thursday night at eight o’clock, I couldn’t wait,”Cuoco continued.
During the interview, Cuoco also gushed about her“girl crush”onJennifer Aniston, whom she“idolized.” Sharing her admiration for the actress and her popularFRIENDScharacter, she said,
And Rachel, Jennifer Aniston, to this day is still my girl crush, you know? I loved her on the show, I loved her outside of the show, how she behaved. She was funny and cool and cute and I just idolized her.
Cuoco’s admiration for Aniston and the influence of her character might be the reason behind the striking similarities between Penny and Rachel Green. Fans have long drawncomparisonsbetween the two characters, pointing out similarities not just in their storylines but alsoin their personalities and mannerisms.
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While thedebatehas persisted among fans, with some agreeing on the uncanny resemblance and others disagreeing, Cuoco’s admiration for Aniston may offer a clue as to why Pennyfeels reminiscent of Rachel Green.However, there has been no official confirmation of this influence on her character.
Kaley Cuoco reflected on her earlyTheBig Bang Theoryperformance
During her interview, Kaley Cuoco also reflected on her performance and character inthe early seasons of the show.And the actress shared that she was “appalled” by what she saw.
Reflecting on her character in the early seasons of the show, the Emmy-nominated actress said,
I do stop and watch because I’m appalled by what I’m seeing — ’m like, ‘Kaley, what is that choice?’ I usually put it on mute because I cannot stand the sound of my voice, especially early on.
The actress also stated that her performance in the first season felt inexperienced, mentioning her tone and voice as being off.“How did I get hired? Like, what was I doing? What was that tone in my voice?'”she said.
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However, she also noted her growth as an actress over the years.“Like it’s just such a difference. At the time it was great. … I can’t believe I got hired, let’s put it that way. It was not good,”Cuoco said, asserting that she has seen a big difference between her performance then and how it evolved.
The Big Bang Theoryis available to watch on Max.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
