spunkygirl
04-01-2010, 07:26 PM
http://www.fancast.com/blogs/2010/tv-news/mayim-bialik-on-big-bang-theory-its-as-geeky-as-i-am/
Mayim Bialik is known to anyone who grew up in the 1990s as Blossom. The precocious, hat wearing teenager was a relic of a more innocent television era. Unlike most teen stars, Bialik left the entertainment industry for academia, earning a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. Now a mother of two, she has decided to return to acting. After playing roles on ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ and ‘Til Death, she just booked the part of Sheldon’s (Jim Parsons) new love interest on ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ Bialik discussed why she gave up science for showbiz, being the first celebrity featured on ‘What Not To Wear,’ and how being an observant Jew affects her career in entertainment.
You just landed an exciting new part.
I just booked a recurring role as Jim Parsons’ character’s girlfriend on Big Bang Theory. It’s kind of funny because in my audition the producer said, “Do you really have a PhD in neuroscience? And I said, “Yes.” So I guess I finally found the show that’s a perfect fit, that’s as geeky as I am. To be honest with you, I had never seen it. I didn’t even know what it was. For the audition I had to basically play a female version of Sheldon. So I went on YouTube and I did my best mimicry. My husband tells me it’s the most popular scripted show in the country. I’m booked for the season finale which will air May 24th and I’m on hold for a few episodes starting next season.
Mayim Bialik is known to anyone who grew up in the 1990s as Blossom. The precocious, hat wearing teenager was a relic of a more innocent television era. Unlike most teen stars, Bialik left the entertainment industry for academia, earning a PhD in neuroscience from UCLA. Now a mother of two, she has decided to return to acting. After playing roles on ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ and ‘Til Death, she just booked the part of Sheldon’s (Jim Parsons) new love interest on ‘The Big Bang Theory.’ Bialik discussed why she gave up science for showbiz, being the first celebrity featured on ‘What Not To Wear,’ and how being an observant Jew affects her career in entertainment.
You just landed an exciting new part.
I just booked a recurring role as Jim Parsons’ character’s girlfriend on Big Bang Theory. It’s kind of funny because in my audition the producer said, “Do you really have a PhD in neuroscience? And I said, “Yes.” So I guess I finally found the show that’s a perfect fit, that’s as geeky as I am. To be honest with you, I had never seen it. I didn’t even know what it was. For the audition I had to basically play a female version of Sheldon. So I went on YouTube and I did my best mimicry. My husband tells me it’s the most popular scripted show in the country. I’m booked for the season finale which will air May 24th and I’m on hold for a few episodes starting next season.