Kaley Cuocois an American actress who made her mainstream debut in 2002 on8 Simple Rules.

He was so inclusive.

Nobody was beneath him.

Kaley Cuoco attending an event

He said hello to everyone and shook everyone’s hand.

Cuoco even earned her high school degree at the age of 16.

Homeschooling had other benefits, too.

Kaley Cuoco smiling in red

In January 2012, she toldParadethat her time in traditional school wasn’t the easiest.

I wouldn’t say I was bullied, but I was definitely a bit of an outcast.

It was more the kids thinking I thought I was cool.

Kaley Cuoco talking in interview

I started homeschooling in fifth grade and I was much happier."

One of those is considered a milestone for many: the senior prom.

Luckily, her co-starAshley Tisdaleinvited Cuoco to her own prom.

Kaley Cuoco attending an event

“Ashley [Tisdale] asked me to go to hers.

It was during my first year on8 Simple Rulesand I wore something plain to be understated.

Honestly, it just made me happy to know I wasn’t in that school” (viaParade).

Kaley Cuoco in horse show

Kaley Cuoco shows horses under an alias

Acting isn’t Kaley Cuoco’s only passion.

It turns out that she also loves all things related to horses, and is an accomplished equestrian.

One reason riding horses appeals to her is that it provides a break from her glitzy Hollywood life.

Kaley Cuoco attending an event

She told Kimmel, “It’s become a very important part of my life, very serious.

It kind of levels me out with this whole Hollywood thing.”

She also told him that she brings horses to shows under an assumed name.

“Bringing paparazzi to horse shows is not a great idea.

It spooks the horses, so I’ve actually started showing under a secret name.

Cuoco’s love for horses extends to even having horses as pets!

Of course, Shmooshy has his own Instagram account.

In thefirst photoshared, Cuoco wrote, “Hi!

my name is Shmooshy!

Kaley Cuoco is also a pescatarian

Kaley Cuoco’s dedication to animals even extends to her diet.

In 2016, Cuoco explained toWomen’s Healththat she was no longer eating most meat.

That doesn’t mean that she never eats outside the box.

That’d be a cheat for me.

Bottom line is, you know, I’m not 21 anymore.

It used to be so easy, I didn’t have to do as much.