Cuoco chose to wear her deep brown hair in a bold set of space buns, abandoning her well-known dark blond hairstyle. Wearing an enormous white cable knit varsity vest underneath a white button-down shirt with a tie, she accessorized her daring hairstyle with a tenniscore aesthetic. 

 At the bottom, she wore a pleated skirt in plaid. A pair of black loafers, gold hoops, a fabric clutch, and circular brown sunglasses completed her ensemble.

In contrast, Pelphrey was dressed in a brown suede jacket, baggy khaki slacks, and a white t-shirt for fall.

In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE at The John Ritter Foundation's Evening from the Heart Gala in Hollywood, California, on Friday, September 12, the 39-year-old Harley Quinn star discussed whether she believes Matilda will follow in the footsteps of both of her well-known parents and pursue a career in acting.

Cuoco explains, "Tom and I laugh because we think she's a terrible actress." "We can see right through her when she pretends to cry."