Laurie Metcalf as Mary Cooper
Laurie Metcalf plays Mary Cooper, a beloved recurring character on “The Big Bang Theory”. She’s been appearing as Sheldon’s mother since 2007. Whenever she’s on screen, Mary tends to steal the show with her memorable performances.
Laurie Metcalf’s been in the acting game since the late 70s, and she’s still going strong. She’s not just Sheldon’s mom – her resume’s packed with TV and movie roles. As for her personal life, she’s walked down the aisle twice. But both marriages ended up in splitsville, so she’s had to call in the divorce lawyers twice too. Looks like her love life’s been as dramatic as some of her on-screen roles!
Johnny Galecki as Leonard Hofstadter
Everyone knows physicist Leonard Hofstadter as Sheldon Cooper’s patient roommate and best buddy. But did you know that Johnny Galecki, the actor behind Leonard, has been gracing our screens since 1987? It wasn’t until he joined the original cast of The Big Bang Theory that he truly became a household name.
Since then, Leonard has really grown as a character, even tying the knot with the lovely Penny. Johnny Galecki has bagged multiple awards for this role, including an Emmy. He recently renegotiated his salary to nearly $1 million per episode, significantly boosting his net worth.