Kaley Cuoco, best known for her role as Penny on The Big Bang Theory, has given birth to her second child. The 40-year-old actress, who is in a relationship with soap opera actor Tom Pelphrey, 44, welcomed a baby girl with him. The couple already have a three-year-old daughter, Matilda.
Social Media Announcement
On Wednesday evening, Cuoco took to social media to reveal the birth and the name she had chosen. In an Instagram post, she wrote: "Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey 10/12/26. There are no words to describe this feeling once again. What a blessing . We are so grateful for the crazy wild up and down journey that brought us to our little Philo! Family officially complete."
She added: "Time to bring Matilda’s baby home! @tommypelphrey life exploded the minute we met, and the gifts keep coming. I love you forever , girl daddy!"
Fan Reactions
Cuoco, who rose to fame as a teenager in the sitcom 8 Simple Rules, received an outpouring of messages from fans. One wrote: "Hello, Little Princess." Another said: "Congratulations!!! She’s beautiful," while a third commented: "Happy birthday, Philomena!!! Congratulations Kaley and family! She’s stunning!!"
A fourth fan wrote: "Congratulations Kaley and Tom!! And big sister Matilda!!" and a fifth said: "Congratulations and blessings to you all. Welcome earthside sweet girl."
Pregnancy Journey
Cuoco announced her second pregnancy in June, writing on social media at the time: "completing our little family , what a dream come true !" She added: "This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways, but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!!” “@tommypelphrey girl dad for life."
In September, Pelphrey, known for his roles in US soap operas Guiding Light and As the World Turns, told E! News: "We're both so excited. Our daughter's excited. We'll see how it goes when the baby actually gets there, but switching rooms, swapping things around and laughing at how different it is from one to two."
