After first launching in 2007, The Big Bang Theory quickly captured the hearts of not only Americans but TV fans all over the world. As a result, Leonard Hofstadter has become one the world’s most lovable geeks.
Fresh from celebrating the final ever episode of the hit show, Johnny Galecki, who plays Leonard, now has even more cause for celebration after the gender of his first child was revealed. Just weeks ago, Galecki and his girlfriend, Alaina Meyer, announced they were expecting their first child and noted that they were both ‘over the moon’.
Thanks to a paint party with friends and loved ones, they’ve now revealed that a baby boy will be joining the family very soon. If you’re ready to say ‘aah’ and feel your heart melt a little, take a look at the beautiful pictures from the reveal. With Meyer in overalls and covered in blue paint, the picture shows her planting a kiss on the soon-to-be Daddy Galecki.
Instagram Announcement
As has become the norm these days, the news was revealed to the public via Instagram. Both excited parents took to the social media platform and released the news for which fans had been waiting.
For Alaina, she said ‘To all those who voted boy, you were right’. Meanwhile, Johnny noted that it was a ‘day I’ll never forget’.
In the comments, fans were gushing with pride and it only takes a look at the hundreds of comments to realize how loved the actor is right now.
Reality Mirrors Fiction
After going public in 2018, the two are clearly in love and ready to start a family. In fact, the news that Alaina was pregnant was only revealed towards the beginning of May. Johnny left a message for all fans;
‘We are absolutely over the moon to announce that we will soon be welcoming a little one into this crazy and wonderful world. We ask that you please respect our privacy during this celebratory time for us and our families. There truly is love out there for all.’
For those who follow the show, you’ll know that this pregnancy news mirrors the story from The Big Bang Theory. In the finale, which had caused quite a buzz in the TV community, Leonard and Penny, played by Kaley Cuoco, discovered that they were pregnant. Now, fiction has become a reality for Johnny and he really is going to be a father away from the well-written scripts of Chuck Lorre and Bill Prady.
It’s an emotional time for all TBBT fans after their beloved show came to an emotional end. Much like Friends, Frasier, and other shows before it, the finale came with excitement and sadness (even a few tears). However, knowing that Johnny Galecki has this exciting adventure on the way makes the goodbye a little easier.
Here’s to Johnny Galecki, Alaina Meyer, and the next chapter of their lives!
