The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki melts fans’ hearts with touching tribute to ‘fake wife’ Kaley Cuoco
THE Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki has melted fans' hearts with a touching tribute to his "fake wife" Kaley Cuoco.
The 45-year-old actor, who played Leonard Hofstadter in the popular CBS sitcom for 12 years, took to Instagram to wish his former co-star a very happy birthday.
His on screen alter-ego showed an interest in Kaley's character Penny from the very first season back in 2007.
Fans of the show watched their relationship blossom on screen - which eventually saw the two get married and expect their first child together.
Not only that, the pair also dated in real life from 2007 to 2009, and luckily there's no awkwardness between them, so like all good pals do, Johnny took to Instagram to share some adorable snaps of the pair to celebrate her 35th birthday.
He shared with his 3.2million followers: "The happiest 74th birthday to my fake wife @kaleycuoco.
"You know how much I adore you and respect you. I’m so proud of all you are doing and so happy with your happiness.
"But most of all, our friendship and partnership over the years. XO, dear. Congratulations on 82 years of age."
Fans have made it clear that they will never forget their incredible relationship on screen, with many of them rushing to the comment section to share the love.
One wrote: "Leonard and Penny. Duo never gets old."
Another said: "My favourite tv couple."
A third commented: "Your on-screen - off screen chemistry is epic ❤️."
A fourth chimed in: "Leonard & Penny forever ❤️."
"I love these two, I wish they were together❤️," another added.
Unfortunately things aren't going as well in Johnny's real life relationship.
The touching tribute comes a day after the actor "splits" from girlfriend Alaina Meyer, 23, a year after she welcomed their son.
Johnny and Alaina started dating in 2018 and welcomed their one-year-old son, Avery, into the world last November.
A source told that the two have parted ways and are no co-parenting their young son.
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Yesterday Johnny set tongues wagging when he called his ex Kaley ";more gorgeous than ever" just a day after split from his baby mama.
Meanwhile, Kaley is loved-up and married to equestrian Karl Cook, 29, who she started dating in late 2016.
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The pair went public with their relationship four years ago at a red carpet event and within a year Karl got down on one knee.
They got married in 2018 and earlier this year cemented their relationship even further by buying a house together and getting a puppy.