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- Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey welcomed their daughter, Philomena Carmine Bobby, on October 12, 2026.
- The couple also have a 3-year-old daughter, Matilda, who is now a big sister.
- Cuoco celebrated the birth on Instagram, describing their growing family as complete.
Cuoco, 40, announced the arrival of her daughter through an Instagram post featuring photographs from the hospital. She expressed gratitude for the journey that led to their new baby and shared the name the couple had chosen for her.
The actress affectionately referred to her newborn as “Philo,” a nickname that accompanied her announcement. She also described the experience of becoming a mother again as difficult to put into words, emphasizing how grateful she and Pelphrey felt about their growing family.
Cuoco directed a loving message toward Pelphrey, 44, calling him a “girl daddy” and celebrating the happiness their relationship had brought into her life. The couple became parents for the second time after welcoming Matilda in 2023.
Cuoco revealed her second pregnancy on Instagram in June 2026, sharing family photographs that also disclosed the baby’s sex. A rainbow-sprinkle-covered cake featured a pink interior, announcing that Matilda would have a younger sister.
The pregnancy announcement included glimpses of Cuoco’s growing baby bump and a sonogram appointment. She described the experience as different from her first pregnancy while expressing excitement about completing their family.
The actress later celebrated the upcoming arrival with a fiesta-themed baby shower attended by friends, including actors Lacey Chabert, Kimberly J. Brown, Amy Davidson and Ashley Jones.
Pelphrey discussed the family’s preparations during an interview with E! News at the 2026 Emmy Awards in September. He said both parents were excited and noted that Matilda was looking forward to the baby’s arrival.
He also described how the couple were reorganizing rooms and moving belongings to accommodate their second child. Their preparations reflected a new stage of family life as they adjusted their home for a newborn.
Cuoco is widely recognized for playing Penny in The Big Bang Theory, while Pelphrey is known for his acting work, including Ozark. Their latest announcement shifts the spotlight from their professional achievements to a family milestone they have shared publicly.
Cuoco’s announcement indicated that the family was preparing to bring Matilda home to meet her baby sister. The couple have not announced any additional plans in the supplied reports.
