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TIL that actress Zoe Perry, who stars as Sheldon Cooper’s mom in "Young Sheldon," is the daughter of actress Laurie Metcalf, who also stars as Sheldon’s mom, but in "The Big Bang Theory". Despite this family link, Zoe Perry received the role through an audition.

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