Kaley Cuoco is best known for her role as Penny on the CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory. However, away from starring on screen, the actress certainly enjoys her downtime on vacation.
Below, we take a look back at the 40-year-old's best swimsuit moments, ranging from holidays in Mexico to cocktail-fuelled girls' trips. Just like her outgoing character on screen as Penny, it seems Kaley keeps herself equally busy in her personal life…
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© InstagramGoofing around
Sharing a pool selfie with her fiancé, Tom Pelphrey, Kaley looked super radiant and relaxed in a red bikini top. To keep her look summery, she styled the look with a wide-brimmed floppy hat and statement gold jewellery. The happy couple first confirmed their relationship in 2022 after being set up in the most 'Hollywood' way possible – by their shared manager. "I heard his voice, and I turned around, and it was like my life was over, or just starting. It hit me. It was love at first sight… We're ready to build a life together," Kaley told USA Today. The dating set-up was successful, and the couple got engaged in August 2024 after two years together.
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© InstagramAbs for days
Coordinating a black string bikini top with black shorts, Kaley's abs were well and truly on show in this Instagram photo, leaving fans wondering about her workout routine. While the actress has a dedicated fitness regimen, she admits staying motivated takes effort – so relatable. "The bottom line is, you know, I'm not 21 anymore," she told Women's Health. "It used to be so easy; I didn't have to do as much. Now, working out is part of my day." I assume working with a personal trainer also helps keep her routine on track.
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© InstagramTropical vacation
Ringing in the new year in style, Kaley relaxed in a pool alongside her partner while celebrating her first baby on the way. Wearing a simple black bikini, she showed off her baby bump in January 2023, just two months before welcoming her first child. In March 2023, the couple welcomed their daughter, Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey. Then, in June 2026 Kaley announced on Instagram that she and Tom were expecting their second child together.
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© InstagramSynchronised moves
Proving her flexibility, Kaley shared photos alongside actress Amy Davidson as they practised yoga together, striking handstand and Warrior III poses. Yoga actually forms a core part of her fitness routine and is her secret to keeping her toned and grounded. "Yoga is the reason that I have been looking great," she told Entertainment Tonight. "It has done everything, mentally and physically. I love it." Namaste to that!
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© InstagramGirls' trip
The Emmy-nominated actress always makes time to unwind away from her busy filming schedule. Relaxing in a hot tub with friends, Kaley enjoyed a getaway with wine glasses and cocktails in hand, the perfect holiday set-up.
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© InstagramHot tub moment
Wearing a floral swimsuit, Kaley looked loved-up in a hot tub with her second husband, Karl Cook. The professional equestrian began dating the actress in 2016, before they married in 2018 and later divorced in 2022. Kaley has been candid about the emotional impact of the separation, recalling on the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast: "I was lying on the floor of this house that I shared with Karl. We were obviously divorcing. It was the day of The Flight Attendant season two premiere, and I was on the floor sobbing, thinking I had ruined my whole life. That was the lowest point I ever had. I couldn't get up. I was so depressed." The former couple have remained amicable, and Kaley is now happily engaged so everything did work out in the end!




