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Episode 1 Recap: Amy and Sheldon Get Engaged

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Within the first five minutes of tonight's Big Bang Theory premiere, diehard Shamy fans got the answer they had been waiting all summer for when-spoiler!-Amy accepted Sheldon's proposal. But that's not all: Bernadette and Howard discovered they are going to be parents again (!!!), a mere nine months after the birth of baby Halley.

In fact, that scene-the one with Bernadette and Howard following her surprise pregnancy announcement-might be one of the show's funniest and most iconic moments in its 10-year history. (Honorable mention to Penny and Leonard's reaction to the Wolowitzes' urging them to start their own family.) Perhaps the only downside was Sheldon being a complete ass later in the episode, when Amy was shown more attention by colleagues at a work dinner than him. But more on that next week...

Until then, we wanted answers on how that proposal scene came to be, the story behind Amy's very forgiving reaction to the Nowitzki kiss, and whether or not Bernadette's pregnancy will be different the second time around. Here, Big Bang's executive producer and show runner Steve Holland fills us in.
Sheldon's proposal was so perfect, as well as how the entire scene unfolded. How long did it take to get that scene right, from the writers' room to editing?
There was a version of it that went on a little bit longer. There were a few more flashbacks from Sheldon, but it started to feel less fun the longer we teased it out.
It was interesting that Amy didn't really question why it took Sheldon's kissing another girl to instigate the proposal. Was your perspective that she just understands him so well that this really wasn't a big deal?
I think so, because we certainly talked about that. Early in discussions, there were talks about how upset she was going to be when she finds out this news. Ultimately, it felt like she knows Sheldon so well that we didn't think sexual jealousy was really a thing she would feel. This is something she has wanted for so long, and it was such a surprise, that it was hard to imagine her response was ever going to be negative or jealous or upset or "I'm not going to say yes if that's the only reason."

I know you don't plan too far in advance, so I'm not even going to ask when the wedding might be...
Thank you! [ Laughs.]
But do you see this being a long engagement? It seems there's a ton of story to play with.
There are a ton of stories. What's made this show easier for us to write is that these characters have grown, so there are always new stories to tell. I don't think they're going to get married in episode five, but I think there are stories to be told, like how does this couple plan a wedding? How does Sheldon, who has ideas about everything and likes to control everything, what kind of groom is he going to be? There are a lot of interesting stories to mine there.
With Melissa's pregnancy, I love how you decided to weave that into the story. Tell me about the back story there. What it was like watching Simon and Melissa do that scene?
[ Laughs.] It was one of my favorite scenes to watch. It was fun to write, but it was super fun to watch just the "yes," "no," "yes," back and forth. We talked to Melissa when she told us she was pregnant and were trying to figure out if we were just going to put her behind laundry baskets and hide her behind couches for a season-and then we thought, why not dig into it? It's really unexpected to get pregnant again this quickly...that's a shock for anybody when they have a nine-month-old, so it seemed like that would be a really fun curveball to throw them. I love both of their reactions. There's sort of a little bit of horror and shock before acceptance, but that scene was great to play. We had scripted a bunch of the yeses and nos, and at some point we said, "Just play with it. If you want to keep going back and forth, see how it feels and how long we can keep this going."
It was so authentic to see Bernadette's struggle with becoming a mom last season, so will we see more of that in season 11?
Yeah, we got a lot of great feedback from that, which was comforting because we tried really hard to make that feel real. Certainly having a second baby this close together, a lot of that stuff will come up again. Bernadette has worked so hard to get to this place in her career, and now there's a second baby. What does that mean? We definitely want to explore more of those issues and find ways to do them that are different than we did them last time.
There's a theme in this episode about dealing with others' success or big milestones. This isn't the first time Big Bang has tackled the subject, but it's a refreshing topic that you guys haven't forgotten about.
Right, you're happy for your friends-but at the same time, it makes you feel bad.
What was the motivation behind having Sheldon's outburst or Raj opening up about his loneliness?
It seemed super interesting for Sheldon and Amy. You know, how does Sheldon deal with his fiancée's success? He obviously loves her and is proud of her, but he's so egocentric about physics and his place in it that it seemed really interesting to push him a little bit. And then some of those other stories just fed off of that; it seemed like it really worked thematically. As they get older and as people start moving forward in these new stages of their lives, how do your friends deal with those things? There's a fine line between, Are you hiding your success, or are you trying not to rub it in your partner's face? Where is that line, and what's acceptable?

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Here's the Story Behind That Shocking Pregnancy Reveal on Tonight's 'Big Bang Theory'

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Within the first five minutes of tonight's Big Bang Theory premiere, diehard Shamy fans got the answer they had been waiting all summer for when-spoiler!-Amy accepted Sheldon's proposal. But that's not all: Bernadette and Howard discovered they are going to be parents again (!!!), a mere nine months after the birth of baby Halley.

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Episode 2 Recap: Bernadette and Amy Battle Over Their Successes

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Tonight's Big Bang Theory tackled a topic that seems to come up a lot lately: what it actually means to support other women. We've all read articles about the value of lifting each other up and been told to follow "girl code," but it's easy to be there for your peers when things are going well. The real work comes in the hard times-when your colleague bypasses you for a promotion or a friend constantly humblebrags about her many accomplishments, for example.

It's especially difficult to be supportive when you're not feeling supported yourself, something Amy and Bernadette faced on tonight's episode. Amy was already dealing with her fiancé, Sheldon, acting like a jealous child after she confided that she got special lab equipment at work, when a conversation with Bernadette turned into an uncomfortable battle of who's more successful. Yikes.

But let's back up and talk about Sheldon and Amy first: As much as we'd like to see them start planning their wedding, they've got bigger problems to figure out than what kind of card stock to use. Amy might be used to Sheldon's childish and obnoxious responses to her success-he was downright awful at her work dinner last week -but we're not. It's nice that Amy doesn't want to brag about her recent funding, knowing that he's struggling a bit with his own career, but she shouldn't have to completely hide it from him either.

But Amy's not alone in this: Bernadette confides to Amy that she often hides aspects of her success from Howard. (Seriously?!) When she went on a company retreat to Tahiti last year, she told Howard it was to Boise, Idaho, instead. For the sake of a sitcom joke, it was funny, but in the real world it's frustrating. Bernadette also admits she kept last year's bonus check a secret from her husband-and here we thought raising two children under two was going to be their biggest issue.

In an attempt to find a temporary solution to their problems, Bernadette and Amy agree to tell each other about their own successes, because apparently telling their significant others is out of the question. (Yet in one moment of clarity, Amy notes that "the guys are never shy about bragging.") With that, the ladies start sharing their achievements, but the whole thing goes off the rails within seconds.

Bernadette: "There's so much money in pharmaceuticals, we don't even wash out our old test tubes. We just throw 'em out and get new ones!"
Amy: "I just got a brand-new state-of-the-art fMRI machine!"
Bernadette: "Wow, those things are so expensive!"
Amy: "I know! Sometimes I just lie down in there and take a nap. It's like a million-dollar bunk bed!"
Bernadette: "At the office, I have two assistants! I don't even know their names. I just call them thing one and thing two."
Amy: "I don't have assistants."
Bernadette: "I guess that's one of the benefits of being in the private sector. That, and all the money I make!"
Amy: "Yeah, you've got that. I've got my integrity. Hard to say which one is better without making you feel bad. I may not be making as much money as you, but at least I'm doing something that I know makes people's lives better."
Bernadette: "Hey! My work makes peoples lives better. Especially if you have moderate to severe eczema and don't mind if you lose teeth."
Amy: "You're right. We both do important work. I'm trying to map the structures of the brain and you're trying to convince people that itchy hair is a real thing."
Bernadette: "It is a real thing! It happens to be a side effect of our cholesterol drug."
Amy: "I'm just saying that my research may actually change the world forever."
Bernadette: "I hope it does. 'Cause I'm going to see that world from a yacht so big you could land a helicopter on it!"

So...not only do we have two successful women who can't tell the men in their lives about their accomplishments, but now they can't even figure out how to be excited for one another without turning it into a game of who's living their best life. At a time when women really do need to stick together and support each other in life and in work, this was a missed opportunity. Same for their partners, who have turned into mopey, outdated stereotypes of men who can't handle a woman's success. Then again, maybe I'm hoping for too much from a bunch of guys who basically got drunk on mouthwash (sorry, Romulan ale) in the same episode.

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Tonight's 'Big Bang Theory' Exposed a Big Issue With Amy and Sheldon's Relationship

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Tonight's Big Bang Theory tackled a topic that seems to come up a lot lately: what it actually means to support other women. We've all read articles about the value of lifting each other up and been told to follow "girl code," but it's easy to be there for your peers when things are going well.

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Episode 3: Sheldon and Amy Set a June Wedding

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Sheldon Cooper's descent into groomzilla-land took approximately 20 minutes before that reign came to a much-needed conclusion on tonight's Big Bang Theory. While his obsession over the perfect date wedding date was totally in line with his personality, the need to spend almost an entire episode on it-or the meaning behind his dreams-was honestly a waste of time. Thank goodness the stress of picking a date was too much for him that by the end of the episode he gladly handed the task over to Amy.

So when will Shamy tie the knot? It looks like we'll get to see Amy fulfill her lifelong wish of being a June bride, but the exact date-or year for that matter-is TBD. However, since Big Bang has only been renewed for another season after this one ends, one might assume that Shamy will tie the knot in the 11th season finale (which airs in May). On the other hand, it could also mean June 2019 if the writers decide to make that the series finale (should the series conclude after season 12).

Or course, those details are still a bit murky-but the location is as clear as can be. No, really; in the episode, Amy reveals that her dream is to be married "on a cliff overlooking the ocean at sunset," and Sheldon is on board. Considering the couple already resides in Pasadena, a trip to Malibu or one of Southern California's beachside communities should be a breeze. And although Sheldon has yet to go shopping for a tux, we do know that he plans on wearing "a boutonniere, close-toed shoes, and a Star Trek uniform underneath." (In that case, I hope Amy finds a way to incorporate her love of Harry Potter into the mix).

Even so, all of this could still change. At the end of the episode, an outdoor-averse Sheldon muttered to himself, "Outdoor wedding...I know what I'll be using that cliff for." Hey Sheldon, let me give you some advice: Don't give Amy a reason to push you off it-because right now, you're testing everyone's patience.

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Sheldon and Amy Just Made a Major Wedding Decision on Tonight's 'Big Bang Theory'

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Sheldon Cooper's descent into groomzilla-land took approximately 20 minutes before that reign came to a much-needed conclusion on tonight's Big Bang Theory . While his obsession over the perfect date wedding date was totally in line with his personality, the need to spend almost an entire episode on it-or the meaning behind his dreams-was honestly a waste of time.

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Episode 4 Recap: Howard and Bernadette Are Having a Boy

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In what was perhaps the quickest reveal in The Big Bang Theory history, it took less than five minutes for the show to announce the sex of Bernadette and Howard's second baby: a boy! The Wolowitz's, who welcomed baby girl Halley into the world last December, find out they'll be having a son come 2018; but prior to the reveal, they tell their doctor they don't care. ("For the first one, we really wanted a girl, but this time around we don't have a preference," Howard says; "yeah, boy [or] girl...as long as it's healthy," Bernadette adds.) Their real feelings, however, are made clear as soon as the ultrasound indicates they're having a boy. "Oh," they say-and that's it.

The scene definitely felt like a stark contrast to the way other shows have handled the "is it a boy or a girl?" question. For those shows, the episodes are usually cute in nature but never really amount to much. The audience waits 20 minutes into the program before finding out whether subsequent episodes will feature a pink or blue nursery. And then, TV kids generally don't have much of an identity until later seasons, if at all. Of course, The Big Bang Theory has already bucked that trend altogether by never even showing us baby Halley, though we did notice she has her share of "Daddy's Little Girl" outfits and red tutus in tonight's "The Explosion Implosion."

But that's why Howard and Bernadette's reaction was so interesting. When Raj comments that they can't be that disappointed to have a boy, Howard opens up the conversation with this gem of a line, "I barely know how to be a man myself! Now I have to teach someone?"

I haven't conducted any scientific surveys, of course, but aside from having a healthy baby, it seems like many parents want either what they're familiar with (the "mini-me" syndrome) or a re-do of the childhood they never had growing up. But it's frustrating to see parents basically decide on a child's personality before the kid has a chance to form their own. Tonight's Big Bang, however, at least got us a little closer to resisting that trend.

Howard admits to Sheldon that he's scared to have a son because his own father abandoned him, and he never had a masculine influence in his life. As the two work to build a rocket (the same one that Howard never got to work on with his dad), Howard says, "Sheldon, help me. What do I know about raising a boy?" Sheldon's response: "What do you know about raising a girl?" I've been hard on Sheldon this season, but his answer was brilliant.

See, that's the thing. You don't raise a gender; you raise an individual. To break down a child by 'boy' or 'girl' stereotypes is to limit who your individual child could become. No one fits into a box, yet society gives us extremely limited options during those early months pre-birth.

But let's get back to the episode. Bernadette asks Raj if it's wrong that she wanted a sister for Halley, considering she grew up with all brothers. "Of course it's wrong," Raj exclaims. "You don't know what this little boy is going to be like! Maybe he'll be rough and tumble, or maybe he'll be sweet and sensitive, or maybe he'll be all those things like me!" In the span of 20 seconds, Raj just became my favorite character. As long as a child grows up to be a good human being, it doesn't matter if they're into sports, fashion, a combination of both, or neither. And note to Bernadette: I love my sister more than anything, but we fought and argued so much growing up that our cat had to go on anti-depressants because we stressed her out so much. Be careful what you wish for.

Before the episode concludes, Howard ends up coaching Sheldon as he drives on a long stretch of road back home (remember, Sheldon got his driver's license a while back and then didn't tell anyone). In the moment, Howard nails what a great father is: being supportive and knowledgeable. "You're a good teacher," Sheldon says sweetly. "Your son is going to be lucky to have you as a father." "Thanks," Howard says. See, no sports knowledge required.

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'The Big Bang Theory' Totally Nailed a Problem With Gender Reveals

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In what was perhaps the quickest reveal in The Big Bang Theory history, it took less than five minutes for the show to announce the sex of Bernadette and Howard's second baby: a boy!

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Episode 5 Recap: The Problem With Sheldon in 'The Collaboration Contamination'

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Good luck getting Sheldon Cooper to solve this problem: At what point in this season of The Big Bang Theory did Sheldon turn into someone almost completely unrecognizable from the man he's become over the last few years?

On tonight's episode, Sheldon seemed to fall deeper into self-absorbed territory by becoming territorial over his fiancé's work hours and work partner. It follows a pattern of unusual behavior this season that seems to have undone some of his profound personal growth over the latter half of the series. So what gives? Where's the Sheldon who was vulnerable, supportive, and, yes, even romantic?

In "The Collaboration Contamination," Sheldon and Raj confide in Bernadette that they can't handle Amy and Howard working together. Raj is just lonely without his "work wife" Howard to keep him company-no point in dissecting that one-but Sheldon acts possessive over Amy, demanding to know why she's working late after her first day with Howard. This was after he already dropped in on them at work to make sure everything was going alright. Then, in another scene, he complains that they're working on a Saturday. "Is this how you envisioned your weekend?" he angrily asks Bernadette. Who is this guy?

It's a question I've been thinking about since the season 11 premiere, when he got jealous that he wasn't being peppered with questions about his success while meeting Amy's work colleagues. Of that episode, I wrote: "Perhaps the only downside [of the episode] was Sheldon being a complete ass...when Amy was shown more attention by colleagues at a work dinner than him."

Things didn't get better in episode two, when Amy had to deal with Sheldon acting like a jealous child after she confided that she got special lab equipment at work. To make matters worse, we also found out Amy often keeps her success a secret from him so he doesn't get upset. Much to my disappointment, I noted that Sheldon had turned into a mopey, outdated stereotype of a man who can't handle a woman's success.

Maybe that's why I was beyond bored when episode three spent nearly 20 minutes having Sheldon drive himself mad trying to pick a perfect wedding date. I would have rather he spent that time in therapy trying to figure out why he's become so frustratingly annoying this season. He briefly redeemed himself in episode four while assuring Howard he'd be a good father to his son, but it all seemed to unravel tonight. "This whole thing is maddening," he vented to Bernadette about Amy's work schedule. "I just wish I could make Howard feel as angry as I'm feeling." What? He's angry that his fiancé is working on a big laboratory project with their friend? Haven't we moved past this old-fashioned trope of being jealous over working with a member of the opposite sex?

Later in the episode, when Leonard tells Sheldon that he needs to get over it (finally, someone with some common sense), Sheldon shuts him down and says, "It is a big deal! Howard is getting Amy used to laughing and listening to music! What if she expects that madness at home?" It's all meant to be cute and funny, but I wasn't laughing. Sheldon sounds like he wants to keep Amy trapped in the 1950s rather than embark on a lifetime of happiness. If I'm supposed to be excited that these two are heading toward a wedding, then here's a news flash: I'm not.

Perhaps the reason I'm most annoyed with Sheldon's arc this season is that the show has done such a stellar job in recent years of truly growing these characters. It's no longer a series about four clueless male scientists who ogle the girl next door. The series has embraced real-life issues such as pre-and post-partum depression, gender stereotypes, marital issues, and mental health and done so with humor. To go back now seems like such a waste. And if anything is going to make Sheldon angry, that should be it.

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The Big Problem With Sheldon on 'The Big Bang Theory' This Season

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Good luck getting Sheldon Cooper to solve this problem: At what point in this season of The Big Bang Theory did Sheldon turn into someone almost completely unrecognizable from the man he's become over the last few years? On tonight's episode, Sheldon seemed to fall deeper into self-absorbed territory by becoming territorial over his fiancé's work hours and work partner.

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Joey Lawrence: Mayim Bialik and I Want a ‘Blossom’ Reboot

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Whoa! Joey Lawrence and Mayim Bialik are in for a Blossom reboot. The "Girl" singer opened up about the possibility in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly.

Fictional TV Hometowns

"We get asked to do that all the time, Mayim and I talk frequently," Lawrence, 41, tells Us. "Mayim is interested in doing some type of reunion with the show and so am I, if we can find the right piece and the right way in for a reboot/reunion, we're both open to it, there's a lot of talk around it, so we'll see!"

He adds: "We've talked about and it's abut the public's excitement continuing to grow and we're trying to find the right way in. Then we're down!"

Big Bang Theory Stars Before They Were Famous: See Their Surprising Early Roles

Lawrence and The Big Bang Theory star, 41, played siblings on the beloved NBC sitcom, which ran for five seasons from 1990 to 1995. His character Joey was a typical high school jock who was best known for his catchphrase "Whoa!" and for wearing lots and lots of flannel shirts.

"I have some of the red flannels that I wore on the big photo shoots, some of the leather jackets from back in the day," the Brotherly Love alum tells Us. "My mom keeps most of the things from back then, she has a ton of stuff."

'90s Nostalgia Photos: Pictures of Boy Bands, Grunge, Throwback Moments

In April 2013, Lawrence told Us that his mom actually came up with the plaid shirt and ripped jeans style. "She gave that idea to the costumer, who loved it," he exclusively told Us in his 25 Things You Don't Know About Me feature. "And that became my look."

Blossom also starred Jenna von Oy (Six LeMeure) and Michael Stoyanov (Anthony Russo). The foursome reunited to shoot promos for the TV series for its Hub Network syndication in June 2014.

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Joey Lawrence: Mayim Bialik and I Want a 'Blossom' Reboot

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Whoa! Joey Lawrence and Mayim Bialik are in for a Blossom reboot. The "Girl" singer opened up about the possibility in an exclusive interview with Us Weekly. Fictional TV Hometowns "We get asked to do that all the time, Mayim and I talk frequently," Lawrence, 41, tells Us.

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Picture a world where plastic bottles no longer exist. It's a world where everyone wants to preserve the environment and laughs at the silly wasting of plastic when water and other delicious beverages can be found through other means-like a SodaStream machine.

A new campaign from the brand imagines a time when plastic bottles are relics from the past, relegated to display cases and museums. In the case of this SodaStream ad, "The Homoschlepiens," plastic bottles are sent to the Museum of Unnatural History, where inquisitive school children can go and learn all about the doomed generation that lugged them around to quench their thirst.

The campaign stars two faces you might recognize-Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik, and Kristian Nairn (Hodor from Game of Thrones). Bialik plays a field researcher in the year 2136. Her subject? Homoschlepiens, or people who schlepped water around in plastic bottles.

"So, they were idiots," one young student perks up as Bialik details the rise and fall of the Homoschlepiens. The ad isn't really meant to call people who use plastic bottles idiots, but hit home the idea that it is "primitive ... to hydrate with single-use plastic bottles that pollute our Earth," said Daniel Birnbaum, CEO of SodaStream.

"As a species, we have evolved so much, but much as we know plastic bottles pollute our environment and kill marine life, we continue to use them. Single-use plastic bottles should be a thing of the past and belong in a museum" Bialik told Adweek in an email. Bialik said she is a big fan of the brand and that she "even got one for my ex-husband as a Father's Day gift a few years ago." She has also been an environmentalist from a young age, so the campaign was a perfect fit for her.

"I think that the future lies in reduction at the source. This is what SodaStream stands for, and it's why I am so happy to be a part of this campaign. Single-use plastic bottles are an example of consumption which really makes no sense," she added.

Hear a bit more from Bialik and Nairn about their experience on set in this behind-the-scenes clip:

Client: SodaStream
Director: Oded Binnun
Executive Producer: Gil Borax
Line Producer: Mandy Morris
Script Writer: Alon Seifert & Yehoshua Ben-naim
Director of Photography: Lael Utnik
Art Director: Turjeman
Wardrobe Designer: Yael Shanberger
Editor: Hemi Solomon

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Mayim Bialik and SodaStream Study the Primitive 'Homoschlepiens' and Their Bottled Water

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Who Are The Homoschlepiens? Discover With Mayim Bialik // EN

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Late Late Show w/ James Corden

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Mayim Bialik & Susan Kelechi Watson Are Always Ready to Sing

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We don't know why Mayim is throwing around a football 🤷🏻‍♀️
It's just fun. 🏈

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Mayim Bialik, star of "The Big Bang Theory" helps NAMI tackle mental illness and lends her support for NAMIWalks Los Angeles: http://www.namiwalks.org/losangelescounty

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Mayim debunks some myths about animal testing

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Mayim Bialik Debunks Animal Testing in 3 Steps

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Mayim Bialik may be well-known for playing a neurobiologist on the hit show, "The Big Bang Theory," but in a new campaign for The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), the actress is using her real-life role as a neuroscientist to advocate for the millions of animals used in laboratories worldwide.

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Founder of Modern Neuroscience

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DOXA 2016 - My Love Affair with the Brain The Life and Science of Dr  Marian Diamond Trailer

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Mayim and her Clowder

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The purrr-fect family! Mayim Bialik is not shy about showing love for her furry babies - four adorable cats named Addie, Frances, Nermal and Shadow. And from the looks of the Big Big Theory star's social media posts, the feeling is mutual. Watch the latest video in our "Pets, They're Just Like Us " series to see the felines at their best.

Celebrities Obsessed With Their Cats

The Blossom alum, 41, lives a pretty busy life - she's a single mom of two sons Miles, 11, and Frederick, 8, with ex-husband Michael Stone - but she always finds time for her four-legged friends.

The California native, who grew up with adopted cats, told Parade magazine in 2015: "I read books on cats. I spend time with my cats. I post a lot on social media about my cats." In addition to spending time with her feline pals, the animal activist has been vocal about her support for pet rescue and adoption. In 2015, the star attended CatConLA on behalf of PetSmart to debunk the "crazy cat lady" stereotype and to help promote PetSmart's #MeowOut campaign, which works to find forever homes for animals in need.

Match These Pets to Their Famous Owners

And while the Emmy-nominated actress has committed much of her free time to help cats find forever homes, the star revealed the significant impact her felines have had on her family's life. Of her skittish cat Frances, Bialik told Mashable in 2015: "She's the one who taught us about patience. But it gave us a great set of lessons to learn by having a special cat. You learn the different ways to treat an animal, and that every one animal is different, just like every person is different."

Can You Identify These Internet Famous Pets?

She continued: "When other people come over, [the boys] are very protective of Frances. Sometimes little kids want to grab and grab, but it really upsets a cat like Frances. My boys have learned to be really protective of her, and I think it's sweet. Those are good skills - one of the great things about having pets is that you get to practice patience."

Most recently, Bialik adopted special needs kitten Adamantium (Addie), who was born without a pectoral muscle. The actress shared the news about her new family member on Instagram in June.

"Brought home a special girl today all the way from N.Y... the kind folks at @shelterchic have entrusted me with this #specialneeds kitten. She was born without a pectoral muscle and is in a cast for a few weeks more."

Through life's ups and downs, the fluffy pals have stayed by the star's side. And since then, the family has shared many special moments together. From cuddles to cat naps, Bialik's felines have truly become a person's best friend.

Watch the video above to see how Bialik's adorable cats are just like Us!

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The purrr-fect family! Mayim Bialik is not shy about showing love for her furry babies - four adorable cats named Addie, Frances, Nermal and Shadow. And from the looks of the Big Big Theory star's social media posts, the feeling is mutual.

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The purrr-fect family! Mayim Bialik is not shy about showing love for her furry babies - four adorable cats named Addie, Frances, Nermal and Shadow. And from the looks of the Big Big Theory star's social media posts, the feeling is mutual. Watch the latest video in our "Pets, They're Just Like Us " series to see the felines at their best.

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The Blossom alum, 41, lives a pretty busy life - she's a single mom of two sons Miles, 11, and Frederick, 8, with ex-husband Michael Stone - but she always finds time for her four-legged friends.

The California native, who grew up with adopted cats, told Parade magazine in 2015: "I read books on cats. I spend time with my cats. I post a lot on social media about my cats." In addition to spending time with her feline pals, the animal activist has been vocal about her support for pet rescue and adoption. In 2015, the star attended CatConLA on behalf of PetSmart to debunk the "crazy cat lady" stereotype and to help promote PetSmart's #MeowOut campaign, which works to find forever homes for animals in need.

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And while the Emmy-nominated actress has committed much of her free time to help cats find forever homes, the star revealed the significant impact her felines have had on her family's life. Of her skittish cat Frances, Bialik told Mashable in 2015: "She's the one who taught us about patience. But it gave us a great set of lessons to learn by having a special cat. You learn the different ways to treat an animal, and that every one animal is different, just like every person is different."

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She continued: "When other people come over, [the boys] are very protective of Frances. Sometimes little kids want to grab and grab, but it really upsets a cat like Frances. My boys have learned to be really protective of her, and I think it's sweet. Those are good skills - one of the great things about having pets is that you get to practice patience."

Most recently, Bialik adopted special needs kitten Adamantium (Addie), who was born without a pectoral muscle. The actress shared the news about her new family member on Instagram in June.

"Brought home a special girl today all the way from N.Y... the kind folks at @shelterchic have entrusted me with this #specialneeds kitten. She was born without a pectoral muscle and is in a cast for a few weeks more."

Through life's ups and downs, the fluffy pals have stayed by the star's side. And since then, the family has shared many special moments together. From cuddles to cat naps, Bialik's felines have truly become a person's best friend.

Watch the video above to see how Bialik's adorable cats are just like Us!

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The purrr-fect family! Mayim Bialik is not shy about showing love for her furry babies - four adorable cats named Addie, Frances, Nermal and Shadow. And from the looks of the Big Big Theory star's social media posts, the feeling is mutual.