Kaley Christine Cuoco (born November 30, 1985 in Camarillo, California) is an American actress best known for her role as Bridget Hennessy on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules.

Born to Gary Carmine Cuoco (an Italian American) and Layne Ann Wingate, Kaley's acting career began in 1992 with the TV movie, Quicksand: No Escape. Her role as Maureen McCormick/Marcia Brady on Growing Up Brady in 1999 brought her much attention, as well as a role on the CBS sitcom, Ladies Man. In 2004, in addition to her role on 8 Simple Rules she has had a starring role on the NBC miniseries, 10.5, on the ABC Family original movie, Crimes Of Fashion, and in the independent film Debating Robert Lee.