Kaley Cuoco and her fiancé, Tom Pelphrey, have welcomed their second daughter, Philomena Carmine Bobby Pelphrey. Born on October 12, 2026, the newborn was introduced through an Instagram announcement two days later. Cuoco shared photographs from the hospital, offering a glimpse of the couple’s first moments with their baby. The actress, 40, and Pelphrey, 44, are also parents to Matilda, who was born in March 2023. Their newest arrival makes them a family of four.
In her announcement, Cuoco expressed gratitude for the journey that brought them to this moment and introduced the affectionate nickname Philo. She described their family as complete and warmly acknowledged Pelphrey’s role as a father. The photographs accompanied a personal message about the happiness of welcoming another daughter and bringing her home to meet her older sister. Cuoco also shared a separate image of Matilda waiting for her family’s return, giving followers a glimpse of the occasion from the new big sister’s perspective.
The baby’s name includes tributes to relatives on both sides of the family. According to an unnamed source quoted by People, Carmine honors Cuoco’s father, while Bobby recognizes Pelphrey’s side of the family. The source also said the couple favors classic, vintage names, which helped make Philomena a fitting choice. These explanations were attributed to the source rather than presented as details Cuoco personally explained in her announcement. The family connections give the name meaning beyond its distinctive sound.