What’s the truth about Kaley Cuoco’s marriage?

After an early amateur tennis career, she found success with acting.

But despite thriving professionally, her love life wasn’t always so successful.

Kaley Cuoco kissing her husband, Karl Cook, on the cheek

Here’s the truth about Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook’s marriage.

Shortly after the wedding, Cuoco toldCosmopolitanthat she thought Sweeting was “the one.”

However, the couple divorced in 2015 (viaE!

Kaley Cuoco with her first husband

In a later interview withCosmopolitan, Cuoco explained that her first marriage made her extremely cautious.

“I honestly thought I wouldn’t get married again,” she confessed.

“My ex ruined that word for me.”

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook with horses

Looks like patience paid off for Cuoco!

Apparently, Cuoco was immediately intrigued by Cook’s way with horses.

“I think anyone who works with animals has to have a kind soul,” Cuoco continued.

Kaley Cuoco Karl Cook in a selfie

And since he never watchedThe Big Bang Theory, he wasn’t super starstruck or a total fanboy.

Instead, Cook was more charmed by Cuoco’s love of horses.

Rather, as she tells it, she fell in love with Cook gradually over a period of time.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook at a party

Hey, there’s nothing wrong with taking it slow!

Around the same time, Cuoco posted an adorable selfie onInstagramof herself with Cook.

“That’s what happy looks like,” she wrote in the caption.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook on the red carpet with pitbulls

Clearly,Kaley Cuoco ‘couldn’t be happier’ with Karl Cook.

Fortunately, that’s not an issue for Cook, as he has an independent spirit all his own.

“I don’t need Karl for anything,” Cuoco continued.

Kaley Cuoco in a hospital bed with Karl Cook at her side

“If Karl left me tomorrow, I’d be fine.

And he knows that, and he would be fine too.”

Could they be any more #relationshipgoals?

Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco on the red carpet in 2016

And things only got better from there, too.

Luckily, Cook was the perfect new husband during Cuoco’s recovery.

“He did a lot of top knots in my hair,” she revealed.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook at the 2019 Golden Globe Awards

Clearly, he was still buzzing from their recent wedding!

Don’t worry Cook and Cuoco didn’t spend their real honeymoon in an actual hospital!

You might even say that Cuoco and Cook have enough animals to start a menagerie!

Kaley cuoco Karl cook

Cuoco dished on all the details about their home zoo on an episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live.

She also told Kimmel what each of their names are, some of which are downright silly.

Cook and Cuoco also have at least eight rescue rabbits, as they explained toEntertainment Tonight.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook at the 2017 Golden Globe Awards

Apparently, they’ve even considered getting pigs!

In fact, Cuoco has said that she fully intends to start a family with Karl Cook one day.

That’s because at that moment, Cuoco was focused on her career and her husband.

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook at the 2019 Golden Globes afterparty

Two years later, Cuoco talked about the prospect of having kids again on herInstagrampage.

While discussing her dog’s bad bathroom behavior, she wondered if parenting would be a similar experience.

“Is this a view into the future of what our kids would be like?”

Kaley Cuoco Karl cook

In one hilariousInstagramvideo, Cuoco tries out her own version of the patience challenge on Cook.

Originally, the challenge showed dogs and babies struggling to wait for a treat.

In Cuoco’s version, Cook is seen desperately struggling to wait for a glass of Bourbon!

Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook wearing silly masks

It’s pretty clear that this duo is constantly having fun together!

For example, in 2016,Starfalsely reported that Cuoco and Cook were planning on separating.

She then quipped to her husband, “Can you kindly pay attention to me?

Kaley Cuoco Karl cook

You know, the world thinks we’re getting a divorce” (viaInquisitr).

Both are pretty active on various platforms, especially Instagram.

It’s on this platform that the playful, teasing nature of their relationship really comes to life.

News(viaToday), Cuoco revealed that Instagram shaming is just a part of their relationship.

“It just makes life really fun.”

For instance, in 2019, he posted severalimagesof his wife fast asleep with their puppy.

And while the photos are definitely super cute, they aren’t exactly glamorous.

This couple sure knows how to tease each other in public!

News(viaToday) that while their setup was definitely unconventional, it was what worked best for them.

“We have a very unconventional marriage,” Cuoco explained.

“You know, we have different locations that we’re at a lot.”

In an episode of the podcastBrad Behavior, Cuoco went into more detail about their unusual living situation.

Check outwhat the inside of Kaley Cuoco’s gorgeous mansion really looks like!

“It’s been great for our relationship.

And we like each other, we realized, which is even better.”

For one, it meant that all of their animals could live in one place!

Plus, as Cuoco joked, Cook is ok with her weird mug collection.

“He’s got his weird stuff too,” she continued.

Kaley Cuoco doesn’t need her husband – and that makes their relationship work!

The actress spoke toWomen’s Healthabout the way she balances her marriage with her own needs.

“I want to see him,” she revealed.

For Cuoco, it’s incredibly important that she’s always her own number one priority.

To that end, she says her relationship with Cook is like “an added bonus.”

After her previously tumultuous love life, we’re so glad that Cuoco has such a healthy marriage!