Kaley Cuoco Bursts Into Tears After Receiving First Golden Globe Nomination For ‘Flight Attendant’

Kaley Cuoco couldn't believe that she earned her first Golden Globe nomination! The actress took to Instagram to share her reaction, which was captured in real-time.

By:
Reading Time: 2 minute
February 3, 2021 12:15PM EST
Kaley Cuoco
View gallery
Kaley Cuoco24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards, Press Room, Barker Hanger, Los Angeles, USA - 13 Jan 2019Wearing J. Mendel
Amy Davidson, Amy Yasbeck, Kaley Cuoco, Ashley Jones at the John Ritter Foundation For Aortic Health 20th Anniversary An Evening From The Heart Event at The Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, California on May 4, 2023. The John Ritter Foundation Hosts 'An Evening From The Heart' Gala held at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot in Los Angeles, California, USA - 04 May 2023
Los Angeles, CA - *EXCLUSIVE* - Pregnant Kaley Cuoco's baby bump is bumping along nicely as it makes a cameo on a new project filming in Los Angeles. Pictured: Kaley Cuoco BACKGRID USA 16 FEBRUARY 2023 USA: +1 310 798 9111 / usasales@backgrid.com UK: +44 208 344 2007 / uksales@backgrid.com *UK Clients - Pictures Containing Children Please Pixelate Face Prior To Publication*
Image Credit: AP

Kaley Cuoco is living on Cloud Nine! The actress, 35, learned in the early hours of February 3 that she had earned her very first Golden Globe nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Musical or Comedy for her role in the HBO Max series The Flight Attendant. Kaley could hardly contain her join, as seen in the real-time reaction videos she shared to her Instagram account shortly after learning the exciting news.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Kaley Cuoco (@kaleycuoco)

While Sarah Jessica Parker read the nominees for the category, she could clearly be heard saying “Kaley Cuoco: The Flight Attendant.” Kaley immediately cupped her hands over her eyes and mouth and bowled over crying. “Oh my god!” Kaley exclaimed. The actress was at a total loss for words, uttering through tears, “I can’t believe it.”

A second video in the carousel post also showed Kaley’s reaction to the show’s second nomination. The actress’ jaw completely dropped as she learned that the series was nominated for Best Television Series — Musical or Comedy. Kaley couldn’t believe it, cupping her hands over her eyes and mouth. The actress was incredibly grateful for the nomination, courtesy of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association, and extended her immense gratitude in the caption to her post.

Kaley Cuoco in ‘The Flight Attendant’ [Phil Caruso].
“Thank you [Golden Globes] and [HFPA],” she began. “I will never ever forget this moment and I can’t stop crying … so proud of my entire team,” she said, tagging The Flight Attendant‘s official Instagram account before ending the caption “YES NORMAN,” referencing the star’s adorable pooch who passed away at the end of January.

This is Kaley’s very first Golden Globe nomination in a decades-long career. Kaley has been acting since she was a child, earning her big break at the age of 17 as a cast member of the comedy series 8 Simple Rules. Prior to her turn on the HBO Max series, Kaley played Penny on the long-running CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, which earned a slew of Emmy Awards during its 12-season run. But now, Kaley is charting her own course — almost literally!

The actress plays Cassie Bowden on The Flight Attendant. The series, which has earned a major following and wide acclaim, follows a flight attendant named Cassie as she’s caught-up in a murder mystery, potentially of her own making. Fans of the series and of Kaley couldn’t be more excited for the star, who joins the company of Lily Collins (Emily In Paris), Elle Fanning (The Great), Jane Levy (Zoey’s Extraordinary Playlist), and Catherine O’Hara (Schitt’s Creek) among her class of nominees!