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Then: Kaley Cuoco Was An Air-Headed Teen On 8 Simple Rules

Kaley Cuoco has been consistently working in minor roles since she was a little girl in the ’90s, though she didn’t really get her breakthrough until 2002. Cuoco nabbed the leading role of Bridget Hennessy in the family sitcom 8 Simple Rules. Her chemistry with co-star Amy Davidson launched the show into a massive success. Davidson played Kerry, Bridget’s brainy, artistic sister. The pair were polar opposites and portrayed a heartfelt depiction of unconditional sisterly love (and a few all-out tantrums). When 8 Simple Rules was canceled (shortly after the tragic death of John Ritter), Cuoco kept in the realm of TV, landing roles in Charmed and Brandy & Mr. Whiskers. She was yet to find breakthrough success.