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Taking on the role of Penny in the hit sitcomThe Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco became a fan favorite on the show. And the actress also earned the respect of the showrunner and the audience by making a swift comeback to the show after suffering a terrible accident while horseback riding.
In 2010, the Emmy-nominated actress suffered numerous injuries during a horse riding session, when the horse got spooked and accidentally landed on her leg. Despite facing the possibility of a leg amputation, Cuoco’s unwavering willpower and composure under pressure earned praise from the showrunner who also highlighted her role in ensuring the show’s continued success.
Kaley Cuoco’s Determination KeptThe Big Bang Theoryon Track
Kaley Cuoco, a skilled equestrian, suffered an unfortunate accident in 2010. After a horse got spooked and accidentally landed on her left leg during a session, the actress had to sign awaiver for a potential leg amputation.
And the news horrified the showrunners ofThe Big Bang Theory, as they feared losing one of the leading stars of the show.“That was the darkest, most frightening time in all 12 years,”Chuck Lorresaid.
Following surgery, doctors warned Cuoco that she would not be able to walk for months. Fortunately, she was able to leave the hospital just two weeks later in a walking boot.
The incident caused her character Penny to be written off for two episodes before she eventually returned to the show. Showrunner Chuck Lorre praised her determination and resilience, noting that Cuoco’s fierce commitment helped save the show.
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“She handled it with dignity and determination,”Lorre recalled as perEmmys.com.“She was just fierce, ‘I’m coming back. I’ll be there,'”he added, praising Cuoco, who returned with a full leg cast to continue with the show.
How DidThe Big Bang TheoryHide Kaley Cuoco’s Leg Injury?
Following the accident, the show initially handled Kaley Cuoco’s absence. However, when it came to her return, they had to get creative in concealing her leg injury, which was still in a cast.
One solution was giving Cuoco’s character, Penny, a new job as a bartender at The Cheesecake Factory. In Jessica Radloff’sThe Big Bang Theory: The Definitive, Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series,Lorre and Cuoco revealed how they hide the injury on the show.
Lorre said that making her the bartender not only helped to mask the cast but also kept her off her feet during extended scenes. Additionally, the actress also shared that they used a body double to further hide the injury in some of the sequences.
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The incident also resulted in Lorre introducing a new set of rules for the cast of the show, which included bans on activities such as horseback riding, motorcycle riding, and boating, to prevent similar accidents in the future.
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.
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