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Introduction
Kaley Cuoco and William Shatner are two of the most popular and successful actors in Hollywood. They have both starred in iconic TV shows, such as The Big Bang Theory and Star Trek, and have millions of fans around the world. But are they related to each other? This is a question that many people have wondered, especially after they appeared together in a series of commercials for Priceline, a travel booking website. In the ads, Cuoco played Shatner’s daughter, who learned the art of negotiation from him. Their chemistry and humor were so convincing that some viewers thought they were actually father and daughter in real life. But is this true? Let’s find out.
The Family Backgrounds of Kaley Cuoco and William Shatner
According to Sportskeeda, Kaley Cuoco is not related to William Shatner. Kaley Cuoco’s father is Gary Carmine Cuoco, a real estate broker of Italian descent, and her mother, Layne Ann Cuoco, is a homemaker of English-German ancestry. Her younger sister, Briana, is also an actress and a singer, who appeared in The Voice’s fifth season and in the HBO Max series The Flight Attendant and Harley Quinn.
William Shatner, on the other hand, is a Canadian actor of Jewish origin. He was born on March 22, 1931, in Montreal, Quebec. He has three daughters and a son from his first wife, Gloria Rand, who he married in 1956 and divorced in 1969. His daughters are Leslie Carol (born 1958), Lisabeth Mary (born 1960), and Melanie Ann (born 1964). His son is Daniel David (born 1964). Shatner has been married three more times since then, but he did not have any more children. His second wife was Marcy Lafferty (1973-1996), his third wife was Nerine Kidd (1997-1999), who died of accidental drowning, and his fourth wife was Elizabeth Martin Anderson (2001-2020), who he divorced last year.
How Did the Rumor Begin?
The rumor that Kaley Cuoco is William Shatner’s daughter started when they starred in a series of Priceline commercials together from 2012 to 2014. In the first ad, Shatner takes his young daughter to a monastery in the mountains, where he leaves her with the monks to learn the secrets of negotiation. He returns 20 years later to find her grown up (played by Cuoco) and ready to join him as his partner in finding the best deals on Priceline. In the second ad, Cuoco is seen with a male friend in a hotel room that they booked through Priceline, but Shatner shows up at the window and throws the guy out because he is not impressed by him. The third ad shows Cuoco doing her first negotiation with a hotel manager, while Shatner watches proudly from behind.
The ads were very funny and entertaining, and they showed a great rapport between Cuoco and Shatner. They also played on their similarities, such as their blonde hair, blue eyes, and charming personalities. Some fans started to wonder if they were actually related in real life, or if they had some hidden connection that made them look alike. Some even speculated that Cuoco was Shatner’s illegitimate daughter from an affair he had during his Star Trek days.
What Was Their Response to the Rumor?
Both Cuoco and Shatner have denied that they are related in any way. They have said that they are just good friends and co-stars who enjoy working together. They have also expressed their admiration and respect for each other’s work and achievements.
Cuoco has said that she was honored to work with Shatner, who she considers a legend and an icon. She has also said that she learned a lot from him about comedy and timing. She has described him as funny, smart, generous, and kind.
Shatner has said that he was delighted to work with Cuoco, who he thinks is talented, beautiful, and charming. He has also said that he was impressed by her professionalism and enthusiasm. He has described her as witty, clever, warm, and friendly.
Conclusion
Kaley Cuoco and William Shatner are not related to each other by blood or by marriage. They are simply two actors who have worked together on some commercials for Priceline, where they played a fictional father-daughter duo. They have a lot of similarities in their appearance and personality, but they also have different backgrounds and family histories. They have a great friendship and chemistry, but they are not related in real life. They are both successful and respected in their own right, and they have nothing but praise and admiration for each other..
