Johnny Galecki and Mayim Bialik’s first on-screen kiss happened 16 years before The Big Bang Theory – a true throwback moment!
The Big Bang Theory stands out as one of the most cherished sitcoms ever, thanks to its unique blend of eccentric characters, hilarious situations, and unexpectedly touching moments. The show’s success owes much to the incredible chemistry among its cast, especially the memorable pairing of Leonard Hofstadter and Penny.
Fans have long been captivated by the on-screen romance between Johnny Galecki and Kaley Cuoco. However, a surprising revelation has surfaced: Galecki’s first stage kiss wasn’t with Cuoco, but with Mayim Bialik – a full 16 years before The Big Bang Theory even aired!
Johnny Galecki Reveals His First Stage Kiss Was With Mayim Bialik
The Big Bang Theory universe has delighted fans with countless hilarious moments. However, it has also presented its share of unexpected twists. While viewers were shocked to see Sheldon Cooper in a relationship on the show, they were even more surprised to learn that his girlfriend had a surprising connection to his roommate Leonard Hofstadter.
Although the characters themselves weren’t intertwined in this way, the actors behind them certainly were. In an intriguing twist revealed on The Conan O’Brien Show, it was disclosed that Johnny Galecki and Mayim Bialik shared their first stage kiss a remarkable 16 years before their roles on The Big Bang Theory.
During their appearance on Conan to mark The Big Bang Theory’s 200th episode, Mayim Bialik and Johnny Galecki had a nostalgic moment. The host took the opportunity to revisit their shared past, revealing that they had both starred on the ’90s sitcom Blossom, where they shared their first on-screen kiss.
The mentioned kissing scene happened in Season 1, Episode 5 of Blossom. Further, reflecting on this, Bialik mentioned, “We were both 14; right, we kissed,” and Galecki added that it was their “First Stage Kiss.” Bialik also noted, “It might have been my first real kiss also.”
In a lighthearted moment, Kunal Nayyar playfully said “Do it again,” with the audience cheering in the background. Amidst the reminiscing, the actors agreed to recreate the moment, and they actually performed the kissing scene again for the audience.
Johnny Galecki of Big Bang Theory Announces Arrival of Baby With New Wife
Johnny Galecki, known for his role as Leonard in The Big Bang Theory, revealed in February of this year that he had welcomed his second child. In a feature for Architectural Digest, it was shared that Galecki had quietly married a woman named Morgan. Further, together they also had a daughter named Oona Evelena.
The couple, who kept their personal lives private, did not specify when they got married or when their daughter was born. However, Morgan had appeared in one of Johnny’s Instagram posts from early 2023. In addition to his work on The Big Bang Theory, Johnny Galecki was also recognized for his roles in Roseanne and The Conners.
He previously had a son with his former wife, Alaina Meyer. During his time on The Big Bang Theory, Johnny had a relationship with co-star Kaley Cuoco, which they chose to keep out of the public eye. Despite their split, they still remained close friends.