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Melissa Rauch's Mom Inspired Big Bang Theory Role
13 Jun
Summary
- Melissa Rauch based Bernadette's voice on her mother's.
- She added glasses and pitched her voice up for the audition.
- Rauch loved the well-written material for the role.
Melissa Rauch shared insights into her audition for the beloved character Dr. Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz on The Big Bang Theory. She revealed that Bernadette's unique voice was directly inspired by her own mother's vocal patterns, albeit without the Jersey accent.
Rauch recalled that her mother's voice was naturally high-pitched, a sound she had in mind during her audition preparation. She decided to pitch her own voice up slightly for the role, a decision made at the last minute.
To further differentiate herself among other actresses, Rauch also chose to wear glasses during the audition. She noted that the strong and engaging material provided for the character significantly contributed to her excitement and ability to embody Bernadette.
The Big Bang Theory, which featured a cast including Kaley Cuoco and Jim Parsons, concluded its twelve-season run in May 2019. Rauch joined the show in its third season.
