Kaley Cuoco Looks So Different With Dramatic Dark Hair During Tom Pelphrey Date Night

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Kaley Cuoco‘s new look is making a big bang. 

The Big Bang Theory alum debuted a jaw-dropping dark hairstyle while stepping out in New York alongside her fiancé Tom Pelphrey at the 2025 US Open Sept. 5. 

For the outing, Kaley—rocking a plaid skirt with a cream-colored sweater vest atop a button-down shirt and tie—wore her hair in sleek space buns, which emphasized her more recent brunette balayage coloring and hid her signature dirty blonde tips to create a darker effect. And to top off her head-turning ‘do, the 39-year-old accessorized with hoop earrings and brown-lensed sunglasses. 

As for Tom—who she announced her engagement to in August 2024 following more than two years of dating—the Ozark actor kept it casual in tan trousers, a white T-shirt and a suede brown jacket. To complete his ensemble, the 43-year-old donned coordinating sunnies and deep chocolate boots. 

Kaley and Tom’s appearance at the US Open marked the second glamorous date night of the month for the couple, who share 2-year-old daughter Matilda

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Stars’ Epic Hair Transformations

One day prior to their tennis-filled excursion, the duo walked the red carpet at the premiere of the HBO miniseries Task, which Tom stars in alongside Mark Ruffalo and Emilia Jones. For that outing, Kaley kept her hair down in loose waves—which put her ombre blonde ends on full display—while she posed in a black dress beside her partner, who sported a chic brown suit. 

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And it was only fitting that Kaley was on hand for the premiere, as Tom credits the Flight Attendant actress with helping him score his role as Robbie in Task

“We always read each other’s scripts,” he told Extra in a Sept. 4 interview. “I always love to hear what she thinks. And I get to read hers and we always talk about stuff. It’s a nice bonus of doing the same thing.”

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That’s why when the screenplay for the crime drama landed on Tom’s desk, he turned to Kaley first. 

“This one, she read first and she loved it,” he explained. “And she was absolutely right. It was all on the page. It jumped right off the page. As soon as she read it, I read it, we knew it was gonna be special.”

For more stars who showed out for the 2025 US Open, keep reading. 

Rainn Wilson, Mindy Kaling & B.J. Novak

Dunder Mifflin for life! The Office stars reunited to take a selfie as they watched the Men’s Singles Final on Sept. 7.

Cardi B

The rapper celebrated her performance at Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves’ US Open After Party with a side of Chicken Fingers at Chez Margaux in New York City.

Bowen Yang

Live from New York, it’s the US Open! The SNL star raised a spritz to celebrate the women’s semi-finals from the Aperol suite. 

Logan Paul & Nina Agdal

The newlyweds enjoyed the match on Sept. 7 from Raising Cane’s owner and founder Todd Graves’ US Open Suite.

Amaya Espinal

The Love Island winner waved to fans as she arrived at the Cadillac Suite inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 4.

Emma Roberts

The American Horror Story actress was sporting a Ralph Lauren ensemble as she arrived at the US Open on Sept. 4.

Jeremy Allen White & Ebon Moss-Bachrach

Yes, chef! The stars of The Bear cheered on the players inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sept. 4.

Dylan Efron

The new Dancing With the Stars cast member visited the Aperol Spritz suite at the US Open wearing the cable knit sweater from the cocktail’s new Tennis Collection. 

Brooke Williamson & Bobby Flay

The Top Chef winner and Food Network star packed on the PDA while watching the women’s singles semifinals on Sept. 4.

Alexandra Daddario

The White Lotus alum looked fab on the US Open blue carpet on Sept. 4.

Orlando Bloom

The actor was in attendance to watch the women’s singles semi-final matches on Sept. 4.

Laverne Cox

The actress posed for pics inside the Cadillac Suite at the US Open on Sept. 1.

Owen Wilson & Ben Stiller

The Zoolander co-stars caught up while courtside at the tournament on Sept. 2.

Issa Rae

The Insecure creator and actress swung by the blue carpet during her visit to the US Open on Sept. 2.

Abbott Elementary cast

School’s out! Chris Perfetti, Tyler James Williams, Quinta Brunson, Sheryl Lee Ralph and Lisa Ann Walter enjoy a field trip to the US Open on Aug. 30.

Brooks Nader

The Love Thy Nader star is spotted inside the Cadillac Suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Aug. 31.

Lindsay Lohan & Bader Shammas

The Freakier Friday star and her husband enjoyed watching the tennis from inside the Cadillac Suite.

Simone Ashley

The Bridgerton actress looked cozy in Polo Ralph Lauren bear sweater as she arrived at the US Open on Sept. 1.

Skyler Gisondo

The Righteous Gemstones star kicked back with a can of Heineken 0.0 from the stands on Aug. 29.

Steve Carell

Cheese! The Office alum kindly posed for a selfie with fans during the Carlos Alcaraz vs. Luciano Darderi match on Aug. 29.

Jeremy Allen White

The Bear star cooked up a smart casual look as he attended the tennis tournament on Labor Day.

Elizabeth Banks

The Hunger Games actress brings her finest tennis Labubu to the tournament on Aug. 31.

Katie Holmes

The Dawson’s Creek alum posed for a pic before taking her seat inside the Cadillac Suite.

Ciara & kids

The singer brought along her kids Future and Sienna to watch the tennis action on Sept. 1.

Anna Wintour & Rami Malek

The Vogue boss and Bohemian Rhapsody actor watch a men’s singles match together on Sept. 1.

Queen Latifah

The actress and rapper was having a ball watching the gameplay on Aug. 28.

Simone Biles

The record-breaking Olympic gymnast was in the crowd to watch Coco Gauff win her second round match on Aug. 28, and proved to be inspirational for her fellow American.

Andrew Scott

The Irish actor looked sharp in a light green ensemble as he sat courtside on Aug. 28.

Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jasmine Cephas Jones

The Hamilton creator reunited with his co-star to watch the world’s best tennis players take their shot at the US Open.

Jonathan van Ness

The Queer Eye star and podcast host brought a pop of color to the US Open on Aug. 28.

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