In 2007, CBS sought to create the quirky sitcom now known as “The Big Bang Theory.”
Similar tohow “Insecure” actor Issa Rae got her start, Spencer grew to prominence through the internet.
To learn more about her transition, here is the stunning transformation of Laura Spencer!
Spencer had one older sibling, Daniel Spencer, who’d also make his way into the entertainment industry.
Surprisingly enough, Spencer wasn’t always interested in acting.
According to her 2014 interview withAfterBuzz TV, Spencer spoke candidly about her career.
“Something with animals,” she replied.
“I think every little girl maybe wants to be a vet, at some point.”
After graduating in 2004, Spencer went on to attend the University of Oklahoma.
Though she’d initially struggled to pick her major, she eventually landed on acting.
“University of Oklahoma was where I eventually got into the acting program there,” she said.
“When I first went to college, I didn’t really know what I wanted to major in.
I really was afraid of that.”
Luckily, this led her to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts in 2008.
Before those, however, Spencer had a semi-successful acting debut portraying Wendy in “Barking Water.”
“Sterlin Harjo is pretty awesome.
In 2012, however, her first claim to fame would be on the horizon.
Instead of it being the big screen, it would be in the form of a web series.
Through reimagining Jane Bennet, Spencer was part of an ensemble that the Streamys and the Primetime Emmys recognized.
“That was the true independent spirit of creating something,” she said.
In 2013, Spencer appeared in commercials for Sprint and Skittles.
Both commercials would air around the same time and Spencer wore the same hairstyle while filming them.
“I had actually worn my hair like that in both auditions,” she explained.
…I chose the side braid.”
She joined the cast of “The Big Bang Theory” in Season 7, portraying Emily Sweeney.
Sweeney was a dermatologist that Kunal Nayyar’s character, Raj Koothrappali, met through a dating app.
This eventually caused her to make recurring appearances from Seasons 8 through 10.
The fans have been really lovely to me at the tapings, like cheering when I come on.
I feel like I’m part of the family already and that has been a really pleasant surprise."
Her appearances were relatively frequent as she portrayed intern Jessica Warren from Seasons 9 through 12.
2014 was a great time for Spencer as she got consistent screen time as an actor.
“I’ve gotten the hang of it by now,” she stated.
I have two families that I get to go work with each time."
Spencer tragically lost her brother in 2015
Laura Spencer has an older sibling named Daniel Spencer.
Like her, Daniel was active in entertainment as a musician and film editor.
Sadly, however, Daniel was brutally murdered on September 21, 2015, by James Miller.
Miller then claimed that Daniel made sexual advances on him, which prompted him to stab Daniel.
Through this, she spoke about her brother and how brutal crimes shouldn’t be written off as such.
Spencer is also creative at heart.
This opportunity came in 2019 when she wrote the short film, “Likeness.”
The purpose of this challenge was to raise money to support those who were victims of human trafficking.
“Raising $6,300 to fund a rescue operation/trauma therapy for survivors achieved.
January is Human Trafficking Awareness month so the campaign is still open for donations,” she wrote.
“I’m furious to hear that my Alma Mater failed to protect you as you pursued an education.
Consider me signed up to join your fight to be heard, believed, and respected.”
While it is unclear when they met, the two have seemingly been linked together for some time.
Their relationship grew to new heights in 2018 when Spencer took toXto announce the two were engaged.
By January 2019, the two officially got married.
“I got married last weekend and we kept the holiday spirit alive for our first dance.
… Full video available on my Instagram highlights!”
While in the hospital, it was wipe the two had a strained relationship.
