‘The Big Bang Theory’ Star Kaley Cuoco Gets Engaged ‘Again,’ Leaving Fans Confused & Disapproving: Pics & Details

Kaley Cuoco has a new ring on her finger! The star of “The Big Bang Theory” surprised fans by announcing her engagement to one of the stars of “Ozark” on her Instagram Stories.

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“The Flight Attendant” star, Kaley Cuoco is giving marriage another chance, confusing many of her fans. She shared the exciting news of her engagement to the father of her daughter on August 15, 2024.

Tom Pelphrey, Matilda Carmine Richie, and Kaley Cuoco on Pelphrey's Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/tommypelphrey/?hl=en

Tom Pelphrey, Matilda Carmine Richie, and Kaley Cuoco on Pelphrey’s Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/tommypelphrey/?hl=en

The actress posted a photo on her Instagram Stories posing with her fiancé Tom Pelphrey and showing off her engagement ring. Cuoco captioned the post, “AMAZING WEEKEND,” and tagged Pelphrey.

Kaley Cuoco announces her engagement to Tom Pelphrey on her Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

Kaley Cuoco announces her engagement to Tom Pelphrey on her Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

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The pair share a daughter Matilda Carmine Richie, whom they welcomed in March 2023. Pictures of the three of them together radiate their love for each other and showcase their adorable family dynamic.

Matilda Carmine Richie, Kaley Cuoco, and Tom Pelphrey on Cuoco's Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

Matilda Carmine Richie, Kaley Cuoco, and Tom Pelphrey on Cuoco’s Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

Despite their ideal family image, fans had mixed reactions to Cuoco’s engagement with Tom Pelphrey. Some were taken aback, with one remarking, “Don’t know who the guy is but he’s kind of scary looking,” and another adding, “He is scary.”

Tom Pelphrey and Matilda Carmine Richie on Kaley Cuoco's Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

Tom Pelphrey and Matilda Carmine Richie on Kaley Cuoco’s Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

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Concerns were also voiced by a fan who suggested, “Please don’t marry him. It is not a thing you got to do these days. You already have 2 divorces. You Always have short marriages. take your time. Wait five years if you can.”

Matilda Carmine Richie, Tom Pelphrey, and Kaley Cuoco on Cuoco's Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

Matilda Carmine Richie, Tom Pelphrey, and Kaley Cuoco on Cuoco’s Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

There was also confusion from a fan who asked, “Is he Matilda’s dad?” Another fan questioned, “Didn’t she just have a baby with her husband?” More fans wondered, “So whose baby is it??”

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There was also skepticism from a fan who remembered Cuoco’s previous statements, saying, “She said she would never get married again. I think they should just stay as they are.”

Matilda Carmine Richie and Kaley Cuoco on Cuoco's Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

Matilda Carmine Richie and Kaley Cuoco on Cuoco’s Instagram Stories on August 15, 2024 | Source: Instagram/kaleycuoco

Some fans expressed surprise with comments like “Again!?” However, others were more supportive, with one saying, “Congratulations guys, the ring 💍 is very cute.”

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Cuoco has been married and divorced twice. She was previously married to tennis player Ryan Sweeting. A wedding photo shared online showed her in a petal-pink tulle dress, holding pink and white flowers, with Sweeting in an all-black suit.

Both were smiling joyfully, capturing a sweet moment of their special day. However, after 21 months of marriage, Cuoco and Sweeting split in September 2015. They officially got divorced on May 9, 2016, having gotten married in 2013.

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Cuoco moved on and got married to her second husband, equestrian Karl Cook in 2018. She announced their engagement in a sweet and emotional video in December 2017.

On their wedding day, Cuoco dazzled in a Reem Acra lace gown with a cape. She looked radiant as she shared a kiss with Cook, who wore a black suit with a white shirt underneath. The scene, set against a backdrop of scattered rose petals, beautifully captured their romance.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook after tying the knot from an Instagram post, dated July 1, 2018 | Source: Instagram/reemacra/

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook after tying the knot from an Instagram post, dated July 1, 2018 | Source: Instagram/reemacra/

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During the wedding reception, Cuoco rocked a white long-sleeved lace jumpsuit and a high ponytail. Cook complemented her look with a white shirt under his black suit.

Unfortunately, in September 2021, Cuoco announced that she and her husband of three years were separating and heading for divorce.

Kaley Cuoco after tying the knot with Karl Cook from an Instagram post, dated July 1, 2018 | Source: Instagram/reemacra/

Kaley Cuoco after tying the knot with Karl Cook from an Instagram post, dated July 1, 2018 | Source: Instagram/reemacra/

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For a long time, before the news of the divorce rocked the internet, fans believed the actress was thriving in her marriage. Cuoco would share particularly heartwarming and self-deprecating videos with Cook, and their rescue animals during the height of the pandemic.

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She insisted that her gratitude for both her career and relationship was genuine, yet on that fateful September, Cuoco announced that she and Cook had filed for divorce.

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco attend Twentieth Century Fox's world premiere of "Why Him?" in Westwood, California, on December 17, 2016 | Source: Getty Images

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco attend Twentieth Century Fox’s world premiere of “Why Him?” in Westwood, California, on December 17, 2016 | Source: Getty Images

They said in a joint statement that “despite a deep love and respect for one another, [Karl and I] have realized that our current paths have taken us in opposite directions…There is no anger or animosity, quite the contrary.”

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco arrive at the 18th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party hosted by Warner Bros. Pictures and InStyle in Beverly Hills, California, on January 8, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco arrive at the 18th Annual Post-Golden Globes Party hosted by Warner Bros. Pictures and InStyle in Beverly Hills, California, on January 8, 2017 | Source: Getty Images

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After this divorce, Cuoco said, “I will never get married again. I would love to have a long-lasting relationship or a partnership. But I will never get married again. Absolutely not. You can literally put that on the cover. But I believe in love because I’ve had incredible relationships.”

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Cuoco expressed optimism about the future, noting that she believes in the possibility of finding companionship again. Looking back, she acknowledged that it’s common to feel like you’ll never meet someone new.

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey attend the premiere of "Love & Death" in Los Angeles, California, on April 26, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey attend the premiere of “Love & Death” in Los Angeles, California, on April 26, 2023 | Source: Getty Images

However, time and again, people come and go from your life, each for a reason. For Kaley Cuoco, letting go has often led to someone magical stepping in.

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The actress reiterated, “So I do believe there is someone out there. I love love. I’m not someone that wants to be by myself. I just need to figure out my priorities a little bit and make sure now I know that I need to water that relationship.”

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Cuoco compared a relationship to a plant, noting that she often tends to focus on the whole garden instead of the individual plant that needs care. Acknowledging this, she expressed a desire to improve.

It seems she has done so, as her latest engagement suggests she has figured out her priorities and is now preparing to walk down the aisle again.

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