Kaley Cuoco exclusively told E! News that she hopes people will stop mom shaming her, explaining that she and fiancé Tom Pelphrey are ensuring 18-month-old daughter Matilda has the ideal childhood.
Kaley Cuoco approaches parenting with a bang.
And the Big Bang Theory alum is hoping that everyone—parents and non-parents included—can stop with the “mom shaming” as she and fiancé Tom Pelphrey do what’s best for them and their 18-month-old daughter Matilda.
“Every mom I can guarantee is doing the best they can,” Kaley exclusively told E! News in an interview airing Nov. 18, at 11 p.m. “Look, everyone’s got something to say about everything. There’s no change before I had kids, to having kids, to where I am in my life.”
The 38-year-old added, “It’s just this business, it’s this life. It is what it is. But yeah, we got to stop at the shaming.”
And Kaley—who announced her engagement to Tom in August after two years together—knows that the couple are giving their daughter a great childhood, adding that she’s “the happiest kid in the world” with so much “love around her.”
“I just feel like every kid is so different,” she continued. “What’s good for your kid might not be good for mine.”
Case in point? Screen time. While many parents choose to limit the amount of time their children spend watching TV or playing on screens, Kaley isn’t so worried, joking that Matilda is already a big movie fan.
Instagram / Tom Pelphrey“She just watched like, seven movies on HBO,” Kaley laughed. “Yeah, she’s watching Game of Thrones when I get home.”
While she knows that every parent “has their process,” she has actually noticed that Matilda cares less about screen time with the more she watches. As Kaley said, “I think that’s the trick.”
And the Flight Attendant star is already preparing for Matilda to choose a life in the entertainment industry one day—following in the footsteps of Kaley and her sister Briana Cuoco—joking, “I don’t know how this child will not be an actress. I mean, it’s an acting family.”
Luckily, Kaley feels less apprehensive about it, because she and Tom have both had positive experiences, and they know the good side of the acting world.
“We’ve been through all the ups and downs,” she said, “and that girl is a performer. There’s no way she’s not going to perform.”
Charley Gallay/Getty Images for GershIn fact, the toddler has already spent plenty of time with her mom on the set of Based on a True Story, charming everyone in her path—including costar Chris Messina.
“She’s adorable,” he gushed to E!. “She’d play in the trailer and everybody’s happy.”
And for now, Kaley and Tom are enjoying being engaged and raising Matilda. As Kaley explained, the two are likely to have another baby before they finally tie the knot.
For more from Kaley and Chris, tune into E! News tonight, Nov. 18, at 11 p.m.
In the meantime, see more of Kaley, Tom and Matilda’s cutest photos here:
—Reporting by Nikki Novak
Instagram / Kaley CuocoMatilda’s First Thanksgiving
Kaley Kuoco shared this pic of herself and Tom Pelphrey with their daughter Matilda, 7 months, as they celebrate their first Thanksgiving as a family of three (and prepare for Christmas).
Instagram/Tom PelphreyWelcome to the World
Kaley cuddled her baby girl following her arrival on March 30, 2023.
Instagram/Kaley CuocoAnd Baby Makes Three
“How it’s going!” the Big Bang Theory star wrote on Instagram shortly after Matilda’s birth. “Cheers to a year with you @tommypelphrey, eternally grateful for you and what we have. I love you, bub!”
Instagram/Tom PelphreyHappy Family
Tom captioned this smiley family photo with a quote from poet Rumi, reading, “Be with those who help your being.”
Instagram/Tom PelphreyMust Love Dogs
The more, the merrier! Kaley and Tom were joined by their beloved dogs during this adorable cuddle session with Matilda.
Instagram/Kaley CuocoSnuggle Squad
“Tildy and our dogs were instant besties,” Kaley wrote on Instagram, “especially her and Opal, who is pretty much Tildy’s shadow these days!”
Instagram/Tom PelphreyAll Smiles
Little Matilda flashed a sweet smile during playtime with mom.
Instagram/Kaley CuocoKisses for Dad
Kaley gave Tom a sweet smooch during a family day out.
Instagram/Tom PelphreyMirror, Mirror
Tildy was dressed to impress on her first Father’s Day with dad Tom.
Instagram/Tom PelphreySweet Smooches
Kaley shared a precious moment with her baby girl during some mother-daughter time.
Instagram/Tom PelphreyLook of Love
“Matilda’s mom is the funniest, kindest, bravest and most beautiful badass mom,” Tom captioned this photo of the duo, adding that their baby girl “is incredibly fortunate to be surrounded and loved by some of the most amazing, strong, independent women there are.”
Instagram/Tom PelphreyLike Mother, Like Daughter
Matilda proved she takes after Kaley in this silly selfie.
Instagram/Kaley CuocoDaddy’s Girl
Kaley captioned this father-daughter snap of Tom and Tildy: “You are so special to me and everyone who knows you… best partner , best son, best friend , best brother, best uncle , best dog daddy , best part time therapist , best part time nutritionist, best part time trainer , best smoothie maker , best coffee barista , best tuna sandwich maker , best laugh, best heart , and you’re best role to date …. Best daddy! We love you!!!”
