The end of The Big Bang Theory was quite unexpected given its enduring popularity and high ratings. While the rest of the cast was ready to continue beyond season 12, the main star Jim Parsons decided to step away, leading CBS to wrap up the show. But long before this, Mayim Bialik, who portrayed Amy Farrah Fowler, almost lost the chance to continue playing the character in the early seasons due to an accident.
Star Mayim Bialik faced significant challenges during her time on The Big Bang Theory. Despite her successful resurgence on the show, in 2013, Bialik was involved in a serious car accident that nearly resulted in the loss of her hand. The incident occurred when her vehicle was hit by a Mustang carrying a group of tourists.
Although the show managed to conceal Mayim Bialik’s injury, she sued those involved for “lost wages” due to the accident, although the case was settled out of court. Additionally, the actress faced another tough moment behind the scenes when a scene in the series, where she decided to lose weight for a fictional wedding with Jim Parsons, triggered a bacterial illness that kept her away for a month.
The emotional stress associated with the scene, combined with her experience as a divorced woman, led her to a difficult situation. Even though the series hid the illness, it was a challenging period for Mayim Bialik. During the same time, the actress also shared her personal struggles, revealing her tough breakup and loneliness during the holidays.
Interestingly, the producers of The Big Bang Theory had already dealt with issues with another actress due to an accident, like Kaley Cuoco, who fell off her horse and broke her leg. To keep her in the comedy, they decided her character would get another job where her legs wouldn’t be visible and she wouldn’t have to walk much—a bartender role—which was very effective for viewers and went unnoticed.
Mayim Bialik’s experience on The Big Bang Theory was marked by difficult moments, from the nearly devastating car accident to personal struggles and the illness triggered by the pressure to lose weight for the show. Despite these challenges, the actress has found happiness in her personal and professional life today.
