Kaley Cuoco and Ex Johnny Galecki’s Friendship By way of the Years

No laborious emotions! Kaley Cuoco and Johnny Galecki have maintained a powerful friendship since their 2009 cut up — and by no means let their private lives get in the way in which of their skilled bond.

The actors labored collectively on the Massive Bang Principle for 12 seasons from 2007 to 2019. When the sequence started, they sparked an offscreen romance however saved their relationship out of the highlight earlier than calling it quits.

“We dated actually early on for nearly two years. After we did the pilot, I used to be crushing so laborious on Galecki, however he had a girlfriend,” Cuoco recalled throughout a November 2020 episode of Dax Shepard‘s “Armchair Professional” podcast. “We obtained collectively and simply fell mad for one another for 2 years, however then we broke up. Fortunately, Johnny and I got here out of it so brilliantly and we’re nearer in the present day than we ever have been.”

Every of the actors moved on within the wake of their romance, with the 8 Easy Guidelines alum marrying Ryan Sweeting in 2013. Earlier than she filed for divorce in October 2015, Cuoco mentioned she felt “fortunate” that her then-husband was such a fan of Galecki.

“Johnny is definitely certainly one of my greatest pals. It’s a scenario that ended properly. I perceive typically it doesn’t. It may have gone horrible,” she mentioned on Watch What Occurs Dwell With Andy Cohen in September 2015. “He’s certainly one of my dearest pals and Ryan loves him. Johnny loves [Ryan]. I obtained fortunate.”

Following her split from Sweeting, the Charmed alum and Galecki sparked speculation of a reunion more than once. Though Big Bang Theory fans would have loved to see the longtime costars rekindle their romance, Cuoco eventually tied the knot with Karl Cook in June 2018, with Galecki there to witness the magical moment.

“Deepest congrats to the newlyweds. Love you both so much @normancook & @mrtankcook So moved by tonight. ❤️,” the actor gushed via Instagram at the time, posing in between the married couple.

Galecki, for his part, welcomed son Avery with Alaina Meyer in November 2019. The pair split one year later.

Scroll down to relive Cuoco and Galecki’s fun-filled relationship, from costar couple to friendly exes.