Penny (The Big Bang Theory)

Penny (born November 30, 1985) is a character on the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory. She is portrayed by Kaley Cuoco.

Penny works at The Cheesecake Factory as a waitress and has dreams of becoming a professional actress. She lives in an apartment across the hallway from Sheldon Cooper and Leonard Hofstadter. She has been Leonard's love interest since the first episode, when she was first introduced. They have dated multiple times.