The Big Bang Theory Star Laura Spencer Admires Emily's Strong Presence

The character of Emily Sweeney originally joined "The Big Bang Theory" in Season 4. She is a dermatologist with a passion for the macabre who meets Raj through a dating app. However, Emily doesn't initially find Raj's personality appealing. Raj then has Amy talk to Emily in his stead, and, after a series of bumbling misadventures, the two finally manage to hit it off. Emily then becomes Raj's primary love interest for the following two seasons; in Season 9, the show began to officially credit Laura Spencer as a series regular. But that post didn't last long, as Raj and Emily broke up at the end of that season.

Spencer has expressed a lot of affection for the quirky, outspoken, and eccentric character she got to play in Emily. In 2014, The TV Watchtower interviewed Spencer about the role, and she spoke glowingly about it. Asked what aspect of Emily she admired most, Spencer said, "I feel very fortunate to be playing a strong, independent, smart woman on a TV show. I think it is really cool that she speaks her mind, that she's opinionated, that she has a sense of humor." She also admitted to loving the experience of performing in front of a live studio audience and witnessing fans' passion firsthand. "They are so loving and supportive through the whole taping. That's just been a real joy to see and experience."