These two renowned stars from Hollywood have shared a deep bond of friendship since their days portraying Darlene Conner and David Healy on the iconic “Roseanne” series. Their on-screen romance blossomed into a real-life friendship that has stood the test of time.
Following “Roseanne,” they’ve each found success on various television projects. The actor gained fame as Dr. Leonard Hofstadter in “The Big Bang Theory” and also served as an executive producer for “Living Biblically.” On the other hand, the actress launched “The Talk,” a daytime talk show, and also appeared in “The Big Bang Theory” and “Living Biblically,” reuniting with her old friend.
An episode of “The Talk” revealed a personal aspect of their relationship, where the actress shared that their early dating phase involved quite a bit of making out, which led her to feel depressed afterwards. This took a toll on him as he took her reactions personally, unaware of the underlying reasons.
It turned out the actress was grappling with her sexuality, and when she confided in the actor, he responded with incredible kindness and understanding. Sara Gilbert, amidst fears of backlash, was pleasantly surprised by Johnny Galecki’s unwavering support after she confided in him about her sexuality. This revelation of trust solidified their friendship even further.
Gilbert publicly acknowledged her lesbian identity in July 2010, shortly before launching “The Talk.” Prior to her public coming out, she was in a relationship with TV producer Ali Adler, with whom she shares two children, Levi Hank and Sawyer Jane.
After separating from Adler in 2011, Gilbert began dating Linda Perry, former lead singer of 4 Non-Blondes, and announced their relationship on “The Talk.” The couple got engaged in 2013 and married in 2014 in Malibu, California, welcoming their son Rhodes Emilio in 2015.
In 2019, Gilbert decided to leave “The Talk” to dedicate more time to her family and career. Later that year, she filed for legal separation from Perry, finalizing their divorce in October 2019.
Despite personal challenges, Gilbert and Galecki’s friendship remains strong, serving as a beacon of support and mutual admiration in both their professional and personal lives.