The Ladies Of Young Sheldon And Their Real-Life Partners

Knowing more about the actors behind the scenes of popular shows can be exciting. While we have discussed the real-life partners of "The Big Bang Theory" universe stars, today we're focusing solely on the cast of the spinoff prequel "Young Sheldon." The sitcom ran for seven successful seasons, and since its end, it has been replaced with the spinoff sitcom "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage." 

The lives of the women in "Young Sheldon" were both eventful, funny, and bold, and the lives of the stars who portrayed them aren't that much different. Some of the actors behind the sitcom's beloved characters are still linked to their first partners, while others have quite a few unsuccessful marriages behind them. From those who have been happily married for over two decades, to those who are recently divorced and thriving in their single era — these ladies aren't afraid of living life with all of its ups and downs (including the romantic ones).

Zoe Perry is known for her portrayal of Mary Cooper on the CBS sitcom. As the daughter of Hollywood stars Jeff Perry and Laurie Metcalf, Zoe is no stranger to the spotlight. However, when it comes to her love life, Zoe tends to keep things pretty private. We do know that the sitcom star tied the knot with producer and director Gab Taraboulsy in 2022.

While both successfully work in the same industry, they still choose to keep their private life to themselves. In fact, they rarely share much insight into their dynamics. In 2021, the two appeared together in a Field Team 6 video, in which Zoe had only words of praise for her partner's talent. "When I tell you this man puts his whole heart into everything, it's an understatement," the "Young Sheldon" star shared. "He clearly has created some very talented and heartwarming videos for you all."

With a career spanning decades, Annie Potts is the most well-known female star of "Young Sheldon." In fact, the actor is proof of just how the ladies of "Young Sheldon" have transformed before our eyes. Over the years, Potts has also had a turbulent love life, as the actor has been divorced three times. From 1973 to 1978, the sitcom star was married to actor Steven Hartley. Quickly after her first divorce, she married actor and director Greg Antonacci, but their love was short-lived. In 1980, their divorce was finalized. In 1981, Potts tied the knot with filmmaker B. Scott Senechal, only to divorce him in 1989.

After three failed marriages, Potts admitted that romance was something she wasn't hopeful about anymore. "I was sort of done. It was like, why did I think I needed somebody else," she told Glamour in 2022. "I was totally self-sufficient and taking care of myself and happy about it." However, it was when Potts had lost all hope that she fell in love with her fourth husband, producer James Hayman. The two got married in 1990, and they have been happily married ever since. Potts has three children — a son with her ex-husband Senechal, and two sons with her current husband, Hayman.

Emily Osment is definitely one of the child stars who grew up to be gorgeous. Plenty first got to know and love the actor thanks to the Disney hit "Hannah Montana," but today, she's an irreplaceable part of "The Big Bang Theory" universe. Osment has been portraying Mandy McAllister on both "Young Sheldon" and its spin-off "Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage." Considering that Osment has been in the spotlight since she was a child, we got to see the star go through a couple of relationships.

As a teen, Osment was linked to actors Daryl Sabara, Mitchel Musso, and Tony Oller. In the early 2010s, she dated actor Nathan Keyes, after which she was briefly linked to YouTube star Jimmy Tatro. From 2015 to 2019, Osment was dating fitness trainer Jim Gilbert, and in 2021, she began dating musician Jack Anthony. Osment and Anthony got married in 2024, but a year later, their divorce was finalized. "I think with any big decision in your life, whether it's relationships or work or whatever it may be, you have to firmly plant both feet in that decision," Osment explained to People in 2025. "Ultimately, it didn't work out."

Long-lasting loves are always wonderful to see. Melissa Peterman portrayed Brenda Sparks on "Young Sheldon." The actor has been married since 1999, when she tied the knot with fellow actor John Brady. 2024 marked the couple's 25th anniversary, and Peterman shared a beautiful wedding photo collage on Instagram, writing in the caption, "In the Olympics of marriage, we're silver medal winners!! Happy Anniversary John Brady. 25 Years!" The happy couple has a son born in 2005.

During a 2025 appearance on "The Drew Barrymore Show," the sitcom star revealed that taking time for herself is a major secret of their marriage's success. "After 26 years, I love not talking to him," she admitted. "It's okay to be silent; we don't have to talk every moment." As both Sparks and Brady work in Hollywood, the two often attend industry events together.

Many got to know and love McKenna Grace as Paige Swanson on "Young Sheldon." In 2025, the actor was linked to Mason Thames, her co-star from the romantic film "Regretting You." Now, while neither has confirmed that they're dating, it certainly seems as if the duo's on-screen romance translates into real life, too.

In an interview with People in 2025, Thames gushed about the chemistry he has with Grace. "From the moment I met her, we were in this Uber going to see, I think, 'Deadpool & Wolverine,'" Thames said. "And instead of it just being super, super-duper awkward for a first meeting, it was so funny and so awesome." During the summer of 2025, the two were spotted holding hands on numerous occasions, and since then, they have even been seen together on quite a few occasions (including Thames' birthday).