Kaley Cuoco and Tom Pelphrey Welcome Second Daughter Philomena
Actress Kaley Cuoco and her fiancé Tom Pelphrey welcomed their second child, a daughter named Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey, on Oct. 12. The newborn joins 3-year-old sister Matilda in a family that Cuoco described on social media as officially complete.
Cuoco and Pelphrey Announce Birth of Philomena Carmine
The arrival of Philomena follows a series of family announcements shared across social media by both actors. Cuoco, 40, posted a carousel of photographs on Instagram detailing the birth, expressing gratitude for the journey that led to their newest addition. Pelphrey also published a slideshow on his Instagram page, referring to the newborn as another miracle and praising Cuoco’s strength as a partner and mother.
The infant’s middle name, Carmine, carries direct family significance, matching the middle name of Cuoco’s father, Gary Carmine Cuoco, as well as being part of eldest daughter Matilda’s full name, Matilda Carmine Richie Pelphrey. Ahead of the birth, Matilda was photographed wearing a yellow shirt featuring a Big Sister design while awaiting the family’s return home.
Relationship Timeline and Recent Public Appearances
Cuoco and Pelphrey went public with their relationship in May 2022 and subsequently announced their engagement in August 2024. Their firstborn, Matilda, was born in March 2023. The couple’s domestic milestone follows a busy period of professional recognition, including Pelphrey’s Emmy nomination and appearance at the ceremony on Sept. 14, where he publicly acknowledged Cuoco and their family from the stage.

While Cuoco is widely known for her television work in The Big Bang Theory and The Flight Attendant, and Pelphrey for his roles in Task and Ozark, the pair have documented their family life extensively through social media updates, leading up to the October announcement of their newest daughter.
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