Sara Gilbert was able to forge quite the career for herself, amassing a $35 million net worth. She has thrived on TV, particularly thanks to sitcoms like 'Roseanne' at the start of her career, and later, she would join close friend Johnny Galecki on 'The Big Bang Theory'.
The two shared a close relationship and they would even start to date. However, it was during their time dating together that Gilbert noticed something was off with her sexuality.
We'll delve into exactly what happened between the two and how Gilbert realized her true interests.
In addition, we'll take a look at Gilbert's first kiss with a woman, let's just say it was with a popular actress.
Sara Gilbert And Johnny Galecki Dated During 'Roseanne'
She was appearing in films and Kool-Aid commercials early on, however, it was at the age of 13, when Sara Gilbert landed a game-changing role on 'Roseanne'. It changed her lifestyle as well, Gilbert revealed alongside EW that she was relieved to have a creative outlet on the show, which wasn't school, ''I wouldn't say I was very mature, although I thought I was like an adult, as most 13-year-olds do.
"Honestly, I didn't really love being in regular school, so anything that put me in a more creative environment was a plus."
During her time on the show, Gilbert would enter a relationship with a certain someone fans are very familiar with, Johnny Galecki.
As it turns out, despite the fact that the two hit it off, it was during her time with Galecki that Gilbert really started to learn about herself and sexuality. Particularly when the two got intimate, she was well aware something was off.
Gilbert Realized Her Sexuality While She Got Intimate With Galecki
It was during 'The Talk' when Sara Gilbert revealed how she realized her sexuality. While dating Galecki, the two really hit it off, however, when it was time to get intimate, Gilbert sensed something was wrong.
"I thought he was super cute and had a crush on him," she said of her feelings at the time. "We started dating, and he would come over and we would, like, make out, and then I would start to get depressed."
It should not come as a surprise that Galecki was completely supportive at the time.
"I eventually told him I thought it was about my sexuality, and he was super sweet about it," Gilbert recalled.
To this very day, Galecki is still so supportive, as the two managed to remain very close.
"He was like, 'Of course. I love you, and I think it's really important and I'm so proud of you. If you want, I will be there, and I will hold your hand,'" Gilbert shared. "It was so sweet, and you know, this story really makes Johnny look good."
Galecki kept Gilbert's sexuality a secret throughout her career, which was a big positive as Sara worried what it would do to her career.
"I always felt so scared. If it came out, what could happen? Could I lose my career? Will I ever be able to play a straight role again?"
Ultimately, it all worked out and the two would reunite a few years later.
Sara Gilbert And Johnny Galecki Reunited On 'The Big Bang Theory'
The decision to discuss her sexuality did not deter Gilbert's career one bit. Instead, the roles kept coming in, as she rejoined Galecki on 'The Big Bang Theory'. Not only did she have familiarity with Johnny, but she also worked alongside show creator Chuck Lorre back during their days together on 'Roseanne'.
Gilbert would become more comfortable with her sexuality along the way and later, she would even open up about her first kiss alongside another woman. It was quite the moment and one she'll never forget, alongside none other than Drew Barrymore.
"My first girl kiss was with Drew. I’m not one to kiss and tell, but I have to say, now I’m going to blush. Drew was the coolest person that I ever met. And that’s what happened."
In terms of her personal life, Gilbert finally announced her divorce to Linda Perry, a process that took two years. Despite the separation, the two remain on amicable terms.
"I'm still on an incredible adventure with Sara. I love her. I adore her," Perry also told Page Six last year. "We have a beautiful child together. So that journey's not ended, it's evolved into something else."