Was Bernadette Actually Pregnant On The Big Bang Theory?

Last Modified Apr 11, 2025 20:46 EDT


Melissa Rauch
Melissa Rauch (Source - Facebook)


Yes, Melissa Rauch who played the role of Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory was pregnant at the time of shooting.


Bernadette Maryann Rostenkowski-Wolowitz is one of the main characters of the famous sitcom The Big Bang Theory. The character was initially introduced as a supportive character. However, the makers later made Bernadette a main character along with neuroscientist Amy Farrah Fowler (played by Mayim Bialik).


The Big Bang Theory is a famous CBS sitcom that ran for 12 seasons and 279 episodes. Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady created the show, which now has a worldwide fan base. TBBT also has a famous spin-off called Young Sheldon.


When was Bernadette pregnant in The Big Bang Theory?


The Big Bang Theory
The Big Bang Theory (Source - Facebook)


Bernadette Wolowitz was shown to be pregnant in season 9 of The Big Bang Theory. During the episode The Valentino Submergence, Bernadette finds out that she is pregnant with her and Howard’s first child. By season 10, Bernadette and her husband welcomed their daughter Halley Wolowitz. In the season 11 episode The Neonatal Nomenclature, the couple welcomed their son, Neil Michael Wolowitz.


Melissa Rauch, who plays Bernadette Wolowtiz in The Big Bang Theory, was pregnant during the character’s second pregnancy. The actress herself confirmed this and after finding out about her pregnancy, the show’s producers incorporated it into the storyline.


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How many kids does Melissa Rauch have?


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The Big Bang Theory (Source - Facebook)


Melissa Rauch and her husband Winston Beigel have two kids. On July 11, 2017, Rauch disclosed to her fans that she was pregnant with her first child. Before her first pregnancy, the actress had suffered a miscarriage, leaving her heartbroken. The Big Bang Theory actress welcomed her daughter on December 4, 2017.


Rauch’s post was a pink and gold graphic with the words “It’s a girl" and her caption was “Our hearts are bursting at the seams with love for her. I will never take for granted the difficult road it took to get here.” On May 4, 2020, Rauch welcomed her son. Melissa Rauch named her daughter Sadie and her son Brooke.


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FAQ's On Bernadette in The Big Bang Theory

 A. The Big Bang Theory’s last episode aired on May 16, 2019.

A. There are 12 seasons of The Big Bang Theory.

 A. Yes, Melissa Rauch is married to Winston Beigel. The two got married in 2007.

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