Some characters are evergreen and stand the test of time, and Mayim Bialik’s brilliant portrayal of the nerdy and studious Amy Farrah Fowler will be remembered by not just fans of The Big Bang Theory, but viewers around the world. Before her marquee gig in the blockbuster show, Bialik made her name as a teen star in the sitcom Blossom, in which she played the precocious titular protagonist.
Interestingly, even though Bialik first made her appearance in season 3 as Amy Farrah Fowler, her presence was acknowledged as early as season 1 through a clever reference that connected her to her role in Blossom. A hawk-eyed fan’s observation of this made many viewers excited about this intriguing piece of trivia.
Mayim Bialik’s Presence In The Big Bang Theory Was Hinted Long Before Her Entry
Mayim Bialik’s brilliant and nerdy Amy Farrah Fowler served as the perfect foil to the eccentric genius of Jim Parsons’ Sheldon Cooper in the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory. While challenging him intellectually every step of the way, she also becomes the unlikely, but perfect love interest to Sheldon, which makes for some of the best moments in the show.
While Bialik entered the series only in season 3, a keen Redditor discovered that her presence was indicated as early as season 1 in a very clever manner. In episode 13 of the first season titled The Bar Jar Conjecture, Raj, Howard, and Leonard are considering who could join their Physics bowl team after they decided to kick Sheldon out.
Raj then states that the perfect candidate would be the girl who played the titular character Blossom in the teen series who is now a neuroscientist. To put this into context, Bialik began her career playing the gawky teenager in Blossom, which was inventively linked to her neuroscientist character in The Big Bang Theory. This bit of trivia excited quite a few fans on social media.
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As it turned out, Bialik’s intelligence was not restricted only to her character in the show. The actor holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Neuroscience which is coincidentally the exact stream that she is associated with in the sitcom.
Blossom Left Mayim Bialik To Battle Some Traumatic Memories
While Mayim Bialik’s big claim to fame was her pivotal role in The Big Bang Theory, the star was already an experienced campaigner in Hollywood at a young age. Bialik starred in the 1990 sitcom Blossom as a spunky and intelligent teenager who navigates the various challenges in her life. While the show saw success and made the star a recognizable face, Bialik’s experience outside the set was a challenging one.
The Jeopardy! host revealed the painful times she faced when reading brutal comments about her appearance in the show. As a young actor navigating problems like any other girl, these opinions about her physicality left her with many emotional scars. In a candid chat with her co-star Jenna von Oÿ in her Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown podcast, she spoke of how the stereotype of being cast as the nerdy and quirky girl brought on a lot of judgement.
I’m like the quirky friend, I’m like the weird one. The question is, who is that person’s friend on television? They didn’t know what to do with us, and people made horrible comments about my appearance — which have never left me, since I’ve been 14 years old.
Despite facing undeserved criticism for her looks, Bialik persevered and never gave up on her dreams to make a mark in the entertainment industry. The icing on the cake that symbolized her determination was her role in The Big Bang Theory.
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