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After her breakthrough role as Penny inThe Big Bang Theory, Kaley Cuoco got on boardThe Flight Attendant.Unlike the lighthearted sitcom, this was a more intense and emotionally complex role for her. In the midst of this, Cuoco’s personal life also added another layer of challenge.
During the filming of the show, the actress was also dealing with her divorce from equestrian Karl Cook. However, one particular scene inThe Flight Attendantstood out as especially grueling for her as it mirrored her own past trauma.
The Flight Attendant’s Intense Scene That Pushed Kaley Cuoco to Her Breaking Point
All theBig Bangfans were eager to witness whereKaley Cuocowould end up after the conclusion of the hit sitcom in 2019. But to everyone’s surprise, the actress took on a project that was in complete contrast to what she played on the hit sitcom. Further,The Flight Attendantcame as a breath of fresh air for her fans to watch the actress in a new and much darker light.
But for the actress, the entire filming experience was marred withlonelinessand depression due to her divorce from Karl Cook. While she was putting on a strong front to complete her professional duties on set, one scene in particular, brought back all the traumatic memories for her.
In an interview withVariety, Cuoco revealed that filming Cassie’s breakup scene with Marco in Episode 5 Season 2 of the show was the toughest day for her. She added:
The scene where I break up with Marco — I mean, I could not breathe. I just went in the bathroom, and I literally thought I was going to have a panic attack. Not that what happened to them happened to us. That’s not what I’m saying. It was just the whole idea of the breakup, and saying the words.
The actress also added that the personal turmoil she experienced likely fueled her performance for the second season. However, it felt almost unsettling how the show mirrored her life in certain sequences. But she also added that while she couldn’t see the positives in her life back then.
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She now has a newfound optimism for life and helping others going through a tough phase, reassuring them that things do get better with time.
Kaley Cuoco Gets Slapped by Sharon Stone Not Once but Three Times
InThe Flight Attendant, Kaley Cuoco was not just acting but also helming the executive producer chair as well. Further, she took a lot of decisions for the show, but the most memorable of them was bringing inSharon Stoneto play her mother. Being a big fan of Stone herself, it was a dream come true for Cuoco, but the experience was also intense, includingmultiple on-screenslaps from Stone.
OnJimmy Kimmel Live(viaThe Things), Kaley Cuoco described some of the scenes she had filmed with Sharon Stone. During the filming of a particular scene, Stone had asked her if it would be okay for her to touch Cuoco during the scenes. The actress, being a huge fan of Stone, gave her full consent, saying“whatever you want to do Sharon, you are Sharon Stone—what you do is… you do what you want to do.”
Further, in a rather intense and emotional scene, Stone was supposed to deliver the line“I like you, but I don’t love you very much,”while getting close to Cuoco. Instead, Stone unexpectedly grabbed Cuoco’s face and slapped her. When Kimmel asked her if it was real, she confirmed it was, noting the stunned reaction from the entire cast and crew.
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Despite the show, Stone later apologized to her stating that the slap felt right for the scene. Cuoco, impressed by her authenticity, agreed to reshoot the scene again. However, Stone slapped her two more times, prompting her to ice her face afterward.
You can streamThe Flight Attendanton Max and buy it on Apple TV.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
