Kaley Cuoco Reveals Bedroom Secret That's Been 'Game Changer' With Fiancé

The 'Big Bang Theory' star opens up about changing her sleeping habits with fiancé Tom Pelphrey due to their different schedules.

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Kaley Cuoco and her fiancé Tom Pelphrey decided to sleep in separate beds and rooms due to their drastically different sleep schedules and a busy household. Cuoco was hesitant at first, but Pelphrey validated her decision, and she now describes the arrangement as the 'best' thing they've done for their relationship.

Why it matters

Cuoco's decision to sleep separately from her partner challenges traditional notions of how couples should share a bed, especially given the stigma that can sometimes surround the practice. Her openness about this arrangement could help normalize alternative sleeping setups for couples with incompatible schedules or other needs.

The details

Cuoco explained that Pelphrey's late-night writing and reading habits clashed with her early bedtime and morning routine, especially with their 2-year-old daughter and multiple rescue dogs in the mix. After initially feeling hesitant, Cuoco said Pelphrey was supportive of the idea, and they decided to give it a try. Cuoco now says it's been the 'best' decision for their relationship.

  • Cuoco and Pelphrey met at the Ozark premiere in 2022.
  • They welcomed their daughter a year later in 2023.
  • Cuoco and Pelphrey got engaged in 2024.

The players

Kaley Cuoco

An American actress best known for her role as Penny on the sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

Tom Pelphrey

An American actor who has appeared in shows like Ozark and Banshee.

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What they’re saying

“He's like, 'I never see you at night.' I don't see him. It's not our sexy time. We don't cuddle. We don't see each other at night. He goes, 'Why do you care?' And I sat there and I went, 'God, I don't care.' And he goes, 'Let's try it,'”

— Kaley Cuoco, Actress (Parade)

The takeaway

Cuoco's decision to sleep separately from her partner challenges traditional notions of how couples should share a bed, and her openness about the arrangement could help normalize alternative sleeping setups for couples with incompatible schedules or other needs.