Oh, how different things could have been?! According to Her, the character of Penny came close to not existing at all. Penny was initially set to be named Katie. Not only that, but the role almost went to someone else, a Canadian actress, Amanda Walsh.
Everything worked out in the end, and we can’t imagine the show thriving without Cuoco’s involvement. Not only did she make us laugh during the 12 seasons, but she also turned the temperature up in more than a couple of episodes with some stunning outfits.