Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik have had some real good chemistry on the set of The Big Bang Theory, but this one scene took stuff to whole new levels—literally. While fans went crazy over what happened, there was oh-so-much more going on behind the scenes.
Fasten your seatbelts, guys—and prep yourself for the BTS look at one of the most memorable moments of the beloved show!
When TV Magic Meets Reality: The Not-So-Romantic Kiss Behind Sheldon and Amy’s Big Moment
When The Big Bang Theory fans finally got the moment they’d been waiting for—Sheldon Cooper (Jim Parsons) locking lips with Amy Farrah Fowler (Mayim Bialik) in one Season 7 episode—The Locomotive Manipulation—the excitement was off the charts. After years of awkward tension between the power couple, that kiss was a huge milestone. But here’s the kicker: it was far from romantic behind the scenes.
The former game show host and NBC Blossom’s title character spilled the tea in an interview with USA Today (via Looper), revealing that Jim Parsons was actually sick during the shoot. We’re talking fever, sweat, the whole nine yards. Still, the 51-year-old actor powered through like a champ. Bialik tried to keep things sanitary with hydrogen peroxide, but Parsons had the last laugh, joking:
If the tables were turned, I would not have kissed you.
This behind-the-scenes scoop adds a hilarious twist to that iconic scene. Fans might’ve pictured something steamy, but the reality? A bit more on the snotty side. Just shows the duo’s dedication to nailing those unforgettable moments, no matter what.
Jim Parsons’ Reconnecting with Sheldon in Young Sheldon Finale
Jim Parsons never thought that the role that made him famous wouldn’t feel like a full-circle moment, until Young Sheldon.
Even if the American actor was okay with being the unseen narrator and the executive producer of the show, the finale’s script was a particular turn. It gave him a second closure with the character with whom he’d spent much of his life, albeit in an entirely different way, the 51-year-old said (via PEOPLE).
While TBBT was filled with hot pace and laughter, Young Sheldon provided a closer and more intimate narration. What made it even more special? Mayim Bialik. Parsons revealed:
Young Sheldon’s cast, writers, and actors are all so dear. It was just really sweet to get to go back and be in their space as a very welcomed guest.
That final cameo wasn’t only for the fans, it was also for the man behind the character. It gave a nice full circle to his narrative with Sheldon and was a touching moment.
The Big Bang Theory is available to watch on Max and Apple TV.
