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Leonard and his mom Dr. Beverly Hofstadter had a complicated relationship onThe Big Bang Theory . He   blamed her for most of his insecurities as an grownup due as she used his upbringing for inquiry in the fields of neuroscience and psychopathology . This create distance and rancor towards the two of them as they matured .

In the twelfth and last time of year , Leonard and Beverly came to a common apprehension where they were quick for a new family relationship , but it did n’t come without hard work . The mother and son   had some emotional moments in the series that left them on precarious ground .

Beverly Never Told Leonard About The Divorce

In the third time of year , Beverly trip from New Jersey to see Leonard for Christmas . Despite the two having a bouldery relationship , it was thoughtful of Beverly   to make the head trip . As always though , things south when Leonard found out that Sheldon recognize more about Beverly ’s life than   he did .

Thanks to Sheldon , Leonard found out that his parents were getting a divorce , his dog kick the bucket , and that his mother had operating room . He realize that Beverly was n’t shy about her life ; she just did n’t have a link with Leonard to share thing with him . It was anunderrated , excited scene inThe Big Bang Theory .

Beverly Was More Interested In Sheldon

There occur a clock time in Leonard ’s life when he realized that Sheldon and his female parent   had a adhesion that he never   get with her .

In the later seasons when Beverly tried to show interest in Leonard , Sheldon was bewildered by the thought and upset that he was suffer her to Leonard . The ongoing struggle for Beverly ’s attention is a plot line that continued to get better as the series went on .

Beverly Bragged About Leonard’s Siblings In Front Of His Friends

In Beverly ’s first visual aspect ,   Leonard invite her to Caltech to show her some of the projects he was crop on . In one of thefunnier cafeteria scenes inThe Big Bang Theory ,   Beverly spoke very highly of Leonard ’s siblings .

It ’s operose for Leonard to see about his sibling ' success stories , while his mother did n’t give him the same form of congratulations . It did n’t help that Howard loved how uncomfortable Leonard was and   kept asking more family - pertain questions as a jocularity .

Beverly Made Leonard’s Wedding About Her & Albert

Beverly was not throb when Leonard and Penny got married because they did n’t tell her about it until after the fact . To make up for their lack of effort and communication ,   the couple wanted to get re - married in front of their friends and crime syndicate .

The only understanding   they were getting married again was because of Beverly , and sadly , she took that for grant . Once Beverly recover out that Leonard ask in his founding father to the wedding , she wanted to entrust . She made the wedding weekend all about her   after seeing her ex - married man , which made it stressful for   the newlyweds .

Leonard Made Beverly The Villain In His Book

In the late season , Leonard wanted to ramify out   from his twenty-four hours caper and get originative , so he write a novel . In it , there was an adversary female mention Elsa who intimidated and belittled the character Leonard identified with .

This led to some ofThe Big Bang Theory ’s most   cringeworthy moments . After reading Leonard ’s draught , Bernadette feel that Elsa was inspired by Penny , and Penny felt that Elsa was inspired by Bernadette . In actuality , Leonard accidentally designed Elsa after his overbearing , egotistical mother . Having his mother be the villain in his   subconscious was unsettling news to handle .

Beverly Only Showed Interest In Leonard’s Work If It Benefitted Her Own

In one of Beverly ’s final appearance onThe Big Bang Theory ,   she appeared at Leonard ’s apartment to learn more about his later physics undertaking . Although Sheldon was influence on unbelievable thing , she ignored him and gave all her attention to Leonard .

For once , Leonard felt value by his mother . Those undecomposed feel eventually went down the drainage , however , when Leonard was told that Beverly was only there for her own research . She hold that she was write a script on how her parenting strategies affected her grownup children . This realization greatly upset Leonard because she was only being nice to him for   research — not because she care .

Beverly’s Poor Advice

Leonard had a few relationship inTBBTbefore settling down with Penny . In season 5 , Leonard was doing long - distance with Raj ’s sister Priya and was n’t sure if the relationship was deserving his clock time . Since he eject advice from Penny , Leonard called his mom .

or else of giving helpful advice that could save her son heartbreak , her password of wiseness were " Buck up , sissy pants . " She retain telling Leonard that if he want her advice , he should read her record book …

Beverly Only Liked Penny Because Of Sheldon

Sheldon and Penny ’s friendshipwas one of the best in the series . They were complete opposites but had a lot of obedience for each other .

Although Penny was nothing but genial to Beverly and adoring to Leonard , the only reason why Beverly think so highly of   her was because of Sheldon — not Leonard . It was Sheldon ’s esteem for Penny that turn Beverly ’s original opinions   about her around . It yet again irritate Leonard that Penny was only good enough for   Beverly because she was good enough for Sheldon .

Did Leonard Marry A Version Of His Mother?

As hard as it might for Leonard and Penny to consent , Penny exchange over the years and became a darker interpretation of who she was in time of year 1 .

In actuality , Penny was more or less like Beverly . Penny earned more than Leonard , and he would do anything that she ask to win her favourable reception . In retrospect , Leonard married his mother . Beverly was the same in her relationship , and when she and Penny became closer champion in season 11 , it fray Leonard the wrong way .

Leonard Never Told Beverly About His Wedding

Although Leonard and Beverly were n’t close , it was disconcerting for her when   he did n’t tell her about his spousal relationship to Penny — especially since the couplet live - streamed the wedding for their friends to ascertain .

Beverly lost respect for Leonard and Penny after she hear the news , which surprised Leonard . He had no approximation his momma would even deal about his human relationship , let alone his wedding . Their continued gulf and deficiency of communicating were operose in their relationship , but it made great tv set because his up and down with Beverly were relatable for many looker .

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Beverly sitting on the couch talking to Sheldon on TBBT

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Beverly and the gang at the lunch table at Caltech on TBBT

Beverly and Albert sitting with Stuart at Leonard’s wedding on TBBT

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Penny and Leonard talking to Beverly at home on TBBT

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