THE Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco, who played Penny, has announced she is pregnant and is expecting her first child.
She announced the exciting news on Instagram earlier this evening and the 36-year-old says she is "beyond blessed" and "over the moon".
The actress, who also appeared in The Flight Attendant is best known for her role as Penny in the hit-US sitcom The Big Bang Theory.

She shared a carousel of sweet pictures with her actor boyfriend Tom Pelphrey as the pair both announced the news in separate posts.
Kaley showed fans pictures of her growing baby bump, as well as outfits for her child – plus a heart-warming picture of their positive pregnancy test.
"Baby girl Pelphrey coming 2023. beyond blessed and over the moon… I [love] you @tommypelphrey," she penned alongside the snaps.

Tom wrote on his Instagram: And then it was even MORE BETTER. Love you more than ever @kaleycuoco."
Lacey Chabert commented: "So happy for you guys." While Odette Annable added: "Kaley and @tommypelphrey!!!!! I am so beyond thrilled for you guys!!!!! Beautiful beautiful"
Have you got an OMG! story to sell? Email: hello@omg-news.com – we pay for your pictures, videos and tip-offs!