What Is Penny S Last Name On Big Bang Theory

Rewriting the female lead the writers named her penny.

When host kristen gijbels asked about the big bang theory they discussed theories about penny s last name. They call penny s dad bob and wyatt. Another suggests penny was a stage name adopted when the character moved to california to pursue an acting career and she refrained from mentioning this to the rest of the gang. Why the big bang theory never gave penny a last name the story goes that cuoco was added to the pilot after test audiences reacted poorly to the original female character.

The big bang fan isn t alone in their thinking as a second agreed. During an appearance on the talk last september. It definitely appears that way since cuoco doesn t even know what it is herself. So you re telling me penny never had a last name to begin with.