"Martha May Whovier" is played by Christine Baranski (65). She has starred in numerous films including "Legal Eagles" and "Mamma Mia!". She has had a recurring role in "The Big Bang Theory" since 2009 and starred as one of the leads on "The Good Wife" from 2009 until 2016. She has been nominated for eight Emmy Awards. Since married the actor Matthew Cowles in 1983 and the couple remained married until his death in 2014. She has two daughters.