Sara Gilbert is an American actress best known for portraying Darlene Conner on Roseanne (1988–97; 2018) and its sequel, The Conners (2018–25), a role for which she received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
She gained widespread recognition for her role as Darlene Conner on Roseanne and its follow-up series The Conners. Her portrayal of the sharp, sarcastic middle child earned critical acclaim and two Primetime Emmy Award nominations, establishing her as a standout performer in ensemble comedy.
Beyond acting, Gilbert expanded into television production and hosting. She was the creator and original co-host of the CBS daytime talk show The Talk, where she played a key role in shaping its format and tone during its early success.
She also maintained a recurring role as Leslie Winkle, a physicist and comedic foil, on the hit CBS sitcom The Big Bang Theory, further solidifying her presence in mainstream television.
Gilbert’s career reflects a balance between performance and creative leadership, with continued influence in both scripted and unscripted television.
