Melissa Peterman

Melissa Peterman is an American actress and comedian known for her roles in various television comedy series. She gained recognition for her portrayal of Barbra Jean in the popular sitcom Reba and Bonnie Wheeler in Baby Daddy. Peterman has also hosted several television shows, including Dancing Fools, Bet on Your Baby, and The Singing Bee. Since 2017, she has been playing the character Brenda Sparks in the spinoff series Young Sheldon, which is based on The Big Bang Theory. Additionally, she currently serves as the host of the game show Person, Place, or Thing. Peterman began her career in theater after graduating from Minnesota State and has also appeared in films, such as Fargo.