Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco celebrated her 30th birthday on Monday and, from what we can gather, she’s reached this milestone with an optimistic outlook for her future, on the heels of her recent breakup with hubby Ryan Sweeting. She posted a photo taken at the Black Jaguar-White Tiger Foundation’s sanctuary in Mexico on her Instagram account with the caption, “best birthday ever!” She went on to say, “Today was the best birthday I have ever had…Thank you for all the love and best wishes…My heart is overwhelmed with joy and complete contentment. There have been a few bumps along the way, but thank you God, nothing I can’t handle.” The animal-loving actress was joined on the trip by 12 of her BFFs, including her sister, Briana Cuoco, who turned 27 on Sunday and Bachelorette alum Ali Fedotowsky.
The actress ended her two and a half year marriage to tennis pro Ryan back in September, amidst allegations of his substance abuse. She made quick work of eliminating all traces of Ryan from her life, including removing all of their photos together from her Instagram account and covering up the back tattoo of her wedding date with what some are calling a butterfly, but as Kaiser pointed out it definitely is more moth-like (and kind of ugly). At least my regrettable tattoo isn’t as specific as my wedding date – who still gets tattoos dedicated to the “love of one’s life”? Especially in Hollywood, where true love never seems to last. Have we learned nothing from Johnny Depp’s “Wino Forever” tat?
According to E!, Kaley was able to bounce back from her failed marriage by surrounding herself with friends, animals and work – oh, and apparently by playing Adele’s “Hello” repeatedly. Celebrities! They ARE just like us! Well, not exactly. If she also ate an entire bag of Ore-Ida steak fries and downed a bottle of Prosecco every night, then she’d be a lot more like me handling a breakup.
Kaley’s had some tough times (in addition to the demise of her relationship, she got victimized during the nude picture hack last year) – so I kind of get it. But, I must admit it’s a teeny bit hard to feel sorry for her. She is on (inexplicably, to me, at least) one of the most popular shows on TV, making about $1 million per episode and she is a cute gal who seems cool enough. I do hope she enjoys her third decade on this planet.
Photo credit: Kaley Cuoco/Instagram, FameFlynet and WENN.com
I wouldn’t be a huge fan, but I’ve always liked how open she was about her boob job. Nothing worse than people ESPECIALLY celebrities lying about that stuff!
her sister looks like a ghoul.
Huh. I thought she looks really pretty.
I’m guessing she was referring to the pale makeup that doesn’t match the rest of her.
The make up is pretty pale, but no denying she is a very attractive young woman.
yes she surely is a lovely lady, but the contrast between her and the other guests is quite funny. they go to see the lions. she’s going to see The Cure.
Yes, between the too-dark fake hair and the four shades too light foundation, she looks like she just swung by after her shift at Hot Topic.
Sometimes the make-up looks good in person & horrible in photos (es with flash). If Angelina & Jlo make this mistake then I think we should give this poor girl a pass.
Big cat sanctuary for your birthday sounds awesome but 12 ‘best’ friends?
Why not? Some people invite their 300 “closest” friends to their wedding, so 12 “best” friends sounds legit. 😉
(Yes, I also think this is ridiculous.)
Nice post. I’ve never been a fan of Kaley’s but reading this had me feeling warmer about her…until I saw the photos. “Squad goals.” Seriously? Is she 15? And that hairdo, ugh.
I think I probably need to go back to bed now.
I’m just glad she is growing out that horrible short haircut…I can forgive this awkward growing out stage.
I don’t know. I was watching reruns on TBS, and her long hair was fried, dead and over processed looking. It was probably the best thing for her hair to cut it off.
When she blew out the candles she wished for her hair to grow back faster.
I like her, I’ve been watching BBT since the very beginning and I always had a soft spot for her, though I did hate that she felicity’d herself with that horrid haircut and made her look 10yrs older, but oh well. we all do stupid things every now and then.
Im turning 30 in a month’s time, and I still don’t know what I’ll do to celebrate. A 4 day vacay in some beautiful island would do.
Le Sigh..
Enough Day Dreaming. Happy Birthday Kaley!
Ooh, happy early birthday! A tropical getaway would be nice, wouldn’t it? I didn’t do anything special for my 30th but I remember so clearly feeling so happy to put my 20s behind me. The best is yet to come!
You’re going to be awesome in your thirties! Enjoy!
One million per episode for a show that is not Breaking Bad or House M.D.
The universe really does love some people.
I encourage everyone to visit Black Jaguar White Tiger’s IG page. Eddie & his team do amazing work! You will spend hours watching the videos I guarantee it.
Erica, I follow them on instagram and I’m obsessed. Those baby lions videos! 😍
Eddie really is doing wonderful work rescuing those precious animals.
Actually Black Jaguar White Tiger is a sham started by a businessman who ‘collects’ rather than rescues animals. He is not a vet nor a scientist nor in any way educated to properly care for these animals. He claims he is rescuing them but he is simply encouraging further illegal sales of big cats. No demand would equal no supply, but he keeps buying them. He does not neuter or spay them so the population has grown out of control. He himself posted about 3 weeks ago that one of his cubs died which was what led me to look into him. What he is doing is abuse that leads to illness and death. These are not pets, they are not house cats no matter how many cute pics he puts on IG, it’s wrong.
http://911animalabuse.com/black-jaguar-white-tiger/
…well said…so many places like that around the world…shame on her for giving it publicity…
To be fair to her, it sounds like the destination of the trip was a surprise.
Ugh, I was hoping she at least went to a reputable place, but I guess not. The animals at least seem well cared for and it’s a better life than a circus, but I’ve been following a couple of true sanctuaries for a while now, and a lot of what this place is doing is contrary to their rules.
She’s turning 30? I thought she was already in her 30s, maybe because she looks a bit ‘toxed lately and I associate that with older age.
She rich, single, in her 30s, and hopefully ready to take on a new journey.
That is a very hard lookin 30.
I thought she was older than 30! But happy birthday to her. Another year granted is a beautiful thing!
Ahaha to the “wino forever” tat. That will go down in celebrity gossip as one of the best!
I thought she was married for less than two years, not two and half years as stated.
the sister needs to STAPH with the ghosty white make up
I thought she was over 30, but that may be because she’s been on TV for a LONG time.