Mary Cooper, the beloved yet perplexing mother of Sheldon Cooper in (TBBT), has always been a character full of contradictions. Known for her fierce devotion to her faith and her overprotective nature, Mary often came across as a figure more feared than loved. But as the spin-off series has unfolded, particularly in Seasons 5 and 6, fans are finally getting the answers to a question that has long puzzled them: why was Mary Cooper so bitter in TBBT compared to her younger self in
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In , Mary is introduced as the quintessential devout Christian mother from Texas. Her faith is at the core of her identity, and it often leads to conflicts with her brilliant but socially awkward son, Sheldon. From insisting on prayer before meals to her disapproval of Sheldon's scientific pursuits, Mary's religious fervor is portrayed as both a strength and a flaw.
Yet, as viewers tuned into , they saw a different version of Mary—a more approachable, tolerant, and less dogmatic woman. This contrast left many fans wondering: what happened to Mary that caused such a drastic change?
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