Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey Sleep in Separate Beds

The couple explain why they made the "best decision" for their relationship

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Actress Kaley Cuoco revealed that she and her fiancé, actor Tom Pelphrey, have been sleeping in separate beds and rooms due to their vastly different sleep schedules. While Cuoco goes to bed early and wakes up early, Pelphrey writes and reads late into the night, leading them to make the decision to sleep apart. Cuoco initially had concerns about what others would think, but she now calls it the "best decision we ever made" for their relationship.

Why it matters

Cuoco's candid discussion about her and Pelphrey's sleeping arrangements challenges traditional notions of what a healthy relationship should look like. By prioritizing their individual needs and comfort over societal expectations, the couple has found an arrangement that works for them, highlighting the importance of open communication and compromise in relationships.

The details

Cuoco explained that she often brings her dogs and her 2-year-old daughter Matilda to bed with her, which Pelphrey found disruptive to his sleep. After Pelphrey brought up the issue during their couples' therapy sessions, they decided to have Pelphrey sleep in the guest room, which Cuoco said was a "game changer" for their relationship.

  • Cuoco and Pelphrey met in April 2022 at the premiere of the Netflix crime drama Ozark, in which Pelphrey co-starred.
  • Cuoco and Pelphrey announced their engagement in August 2024.
  • Cuoco revealed their separate sleeping arrangements on the February 10, 2026 episode of the Armchair Expert podcast.

The players

Kaley Cuoco

An actress known for her roles in The Big Bang Theory and The Flight Attendant, who has been married twice before and is now engaged to Tom Pelphrey.

Tom Pelphrey

An actor who co-starred in the Netflix crime drama Ozark and is now engaged to Kaley Cuoco.

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What they’re saying

“He was like, 'I can't do this anymore.' And I'm like, 'I understand.'”

— Kaley Cuoco (Armchair Expert)

“At first, I'm like, 'What will people think?' And 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 (Armchair Expert)

The takeaway

Cuoco and Pelphrey's decision to sleep in separate beds challenges traditional relationship norms and highlights the importance of open communication and compromise in finding an arrangement that works for both partners, even if it goes against societal expectations.