How old is Meemaw on Young Sheldon? Character's age explored

In Young Sheldon, Connie/Constance Tucker, affectionately known as Meemaw, has truly captured the hearts of fans of the TBBT spin-off. Viewers adore the sweet and protective bond between Meemaw and her Moonpie, Sheldon.

Annie Potts portrays Meemaw across all seven seasons of Young Sheldon. However, in TBBT Season 9, Episode 14, June Squibb plays a more traditional and protective version of Meemaw in her 90s.

Meemaw is the maternal grandmother of Missy, Sheldon, and George Jr. She became a widow in 1985 after the passing of Seldon's grandfather, Pop Pop. Meemaw is unquestionably Sheldon's favorite family member. Why? Because she supported Sheldon throughout his childhood- engaging in his quirky experiments, rescuing him from trouble like a true friend, and aiding him during his emotional struggles. For Sheldon, Meemaw was not just a grandmother; she was a friend, a mother figure, and a mentor.

Annie Potts is one of the longest-serving main cast members of Young Sheldon. When Season 1 was filmed, she was in her mid-60s, and by the series finale in 2024, she had entered her 70s.

However, viewers often wonder how old the ever-stylish, sassy grandmother Meemaw is.

Continue reading to know more about it

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What is the real age of Meemaw in Young Sheldon?

Although Young Sheldon does not specify Meemaw's age in the series, a few clues from both TBBT and Young Sheldon allow her age to be deduced. Created by the duo Steve Molaro and Chuck Lorre, Young Sheldon Season 1 premiered on September 25, 2017. The show takes place in the 1990s in a fictional Texas town called Medford, where Sheldon spent his childhood struggling to fit into society. After running for seven successful seasons, the TBBT spin-off concluded on May 16, 2024.

Born in 1923, Meemaw is about 66 years old in Young Sheldon Season 1, which is set in 1989. Thus, she is nearly 71 during the Young Sheldon Season 7 finale, which takes place in 1993-94.

Interestingly, Meemaw, played by June Squibb, makes a cameo in The Big Bang Theory (TBBT) Season 9, Episode 14, 'The Meemaw Materialization.' Meemaw, in her early 90s, is quite different from what viewers saw in Young Sheldon. She has become sharp-tongued and traditional, leaving her carefree and quirky side behind. However, at this age, she is still protective of her "Moonpie," Sheldon.

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How old is Annie Potts now?

Born on October 28, 1952, Annie Hampton Potts is a Golden Globe-nominated actress. At 72 years old, Annie Potts is well-known for her performances in Corvette Summer, Pretty in Pink, Designing Women, Love and War, and the Toy Story franchise.

Annie Potts opened up about her experience playing Meemaw in a 2018 interview with Variety. She revealed details about her character and how she moulded it. She told

"I'm from South, and I have known these women all my life. There were numerous people in my own family circle and outside it that I have had to draw from. She's really kind of like putting on my bedroom slippers and going to work. It just felt really comfortable."

Potts also praised the creators of Young Sheldon. She said,

"The characters are so well written you don't have to do much but show up."

If you miss Meemaw, you can watch her on the Young Sheldon spin-off, Geroge and Mandy's First Marriage, where she appears in Season 1, Episode 14, which dropped on March 13, 2025, on CBS.

Also read: Young Sheldon: What do we know about Meemaw's love interests?