Who plays Sheldon's sister on The Big Bang Theory?

Last Modified Jan 29, 2025 03:33 EST
Sheldon's sister on The Big Bang Theory
Sheldon's sister on The Big Bang Theory (Source: CBS)


Missy Cooper, Sheldon’s twin sister, is portrayed by Courtney Henggeler.


Courtney Healy Henggeler, born on December 11, 1978, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, is an American actress known for portraying Missy Cooper in the CBS sit-com, The Big Bang Theory, and Amanda LaRusso in the Netflix comedy-drama television series Cobra Kai.


Disclaimer: This article will contain information revolving around Missy Copper from The Big Bang Theory and may contain spoilers for some. Readers are advised to read at their discretion.


Is Missy just as smart as Sheldon?


Missy and Sheldon are twins and people often wonder if she shares Sheldon’s intellect. The answer is technically no, Missy is not smart like Sheldon.


However, the answer is not that simple. Sheldon is intellectually gifted, and book smart, but he lacks social awareness, Missy on the other hand, has emotional intelligence and street smarts and understands people way better than Sheldon ever could.


While Sheldon is great at solving academic problems, Missy is a genius at connecting with people and understanding and solving their problems, which is something Sheldon never managed to achieve.


Read More About: Who plays Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory


What happened to Missy Cooper in The Big Bang Theory?


Missy
Missy (Source: CBS)


In the season 11 finale, in Missy’s last appearance in the series, it was revealed that Missy was in a rocky place. She was in the middle of separating from her husband while being pregnant with her second child.


Thankfully, it was revealed in Young Sheldon, the prequel of TBBT, that Missy eventually had four children, which means she had two more children after TBBT, suggesting she ultimately had her happy ending.


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Missy Cooper’s Appearances on The Big Bang Theory

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FAQ's On Sheldon's sister on The Big Bang Theory

A. Missy Cooper, Sheldon’s twin sister, appears in Season 1 Episode 15, “The Porkchop Indeterminacy” of The Big Bang Theory.

A. Unfortunately, the show never revealed who Missy ends up marrying.

A. In the finale of season 11 of The Big Bang Theory, it is revealed that Missy was pregnant with her second child when she split up with her first husband.  

 A. When Leonard, Howard, and Raj hits on Missy, Raj is the only one Missy shows slight interest in. However, Raj’s medications wear off when he tries to ask her out, rendering him unable to talk in front of women once again.

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