Summary
- Amy and Penny's relationship on The Big Bang Theory was loved by fans and brought excitement to the show.
- Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik had hilarious reactions to a fan's question about Amy's crush on Penny.
- Mayim Bialik's role on the show was initially uncertain, but she was kept on the show for the long run and her character evolved beautifully over the seasons.
The involvement of Amy on The Big Bang Theory changed the show for the better. Her relationship with Sheldon was one fans adored. However, fans also had a blast with Amy's love for Penny. That 'romance' was brought up during a Q&A period. Kaley Cuoco and Mayim Bialik had the best reactions to the question.
We're going to take a look back at how it all went down, and what Bialik and Cuoco had to say. In addition, we'll reveal what the fans had to say about the interaction, and how Amy's character on the show was almost short-lived.
A Fan Wanted To Know How Amy's Crush On Penny Started, And Kaley Cuoco Had Quite The Reaction
Looking back on The Big Bang Theory, among the top moments include Amy and Penny's relationship. It is evident from the start that Amy always wanted a friend like Penny. It is great to see how excited Amy gets over Penny throughout the seasons.
However, a fan asks a valid question to the cast and showrunners, wondering how the Amy and Penny storyline all came to be, especially Amy's crush on Penny.
The fan asks, "When writing Amy's character, was it always intended that she was going to be kind of gay for Penny?" The audience and cast immediately burst into laughter, including Bialik and Cuoco.
Kaley is seen turning red while putting her head down after the question is asked. Jim Parsons interjects and says, "That's something Mayim brought to the role." Bialik has a laugh, and then proceeds to grab Cuoco's hand.
Showrunner Steve Molaro did give some info on the storyline inspiration. He says, "I had gotten it in my head that Amy would want Penny to be her best friend. That's when it started spiraling rapidly out of control."
The hilarious interview moment can be seen below.
The question created lots of buzz, while the fans had a lot to say. The general consensus was that everyone had a crush on Penny throughout The Big Bang Theory... which really isn't a lie.
Fans Had A Lot To Say About The Relationship Between Amy And Penny On The Big Bang Theory
Fans discussed the origins of Penny and Amy's relationship. One person brought up a real-life situation, and how it compared to Amy's bond with Penny.
The fan wrote on the YouTube short, "To me, it makes sense for Amy to attach to Penny the way she did, Penny was the first (girl) friend she has ever had. My kid did the same when she made her first friend. I think they get so excited that their love & appreciation (for the friendship) comes across as "gay" to other people."
Another fan comments that it was a simple case of Amy finally getting the friendship she always wanted. "I never got that feeling. I saw the little girl inside her who never had a best friend. Finally, she has one and wants to have all the experiences she thought she missed out on."
Credit to Mayim Bialik and her involvement on the show. Things took a turn when she appeared, with new storylines being created. However, it seems like things almost took a turn, and her role on the show could've been short-lived.
Amy's Run On The Big Bang Theory Was Only Short-Term At The Start
Mayim Bialik's future on The Big Bang Theory was unknown. However, according to EW, Jim Parsons was ready to fight to keep Mayim Bialik on The Big Bang Theory. At the start, Bialik revealed she was only on the show based on one episode at the time, without any future commitments.
"They decided after that summer break that I would be brought back, but they book you one episode at a time, which is not stressful at all! After my episode in the season three finale, I literally thought my character might never come back. I had been out of the industry for so long . . . it really could have gone either way."
Showrunner Steve Molaro himself admitted he wasn't sure about Amy's future on the show.
"We, in the writers room, were into it, but we didn't know where it was going to go. We didn't know they were to have a second date, or how that was going to play out and keep evolving through the years. But we went into it like we do with all additions to the show and all the characters: We're hopeful and trying to do our best to make it grow into something better and interesting; that was one of those that obviously did. But it took a little while to shake off the "female Sheldon" description and let her become her own person."
Ultimately, both Jim Parsons and creator Chuck Lorre made it clear that Amy should stay on the show for the long run. This proved to be the correct decision as it was remarkable to see her character evolve throughout the seasons.
