Mayim Bialik's Best Career Moment

From "Beaches" to "Blossom" to "The Big Bang Theory," Mayim Bialik has had some pretty amazing career moments, but the actress says there's one in particular that stands out.

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"I worked with Woody Allen," Mayim says. "That was pretty amazing." She appeared in "Don't Drink the Water," the 1994 comedy by the legendary director about a family of American tourists who get trapped behind the Iron Curtain. "It was the first time he had done a TV movie," Mayim adds.

Despite her early career success, Mayim took 12 years off from acting, getting her PhD in neuroscience with plans for a career as a research professor. Though when she had her first son while in grad school, her priorities shifted. "I started auditioning again because I thought 'actors never work! I'll be able to be with my kids all the time!'" She says. "I will probably end up being the science teacher for my kids as they get older."

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To hear about Mayim's perspective on activism (and why she adopts a turkey every year), check out this episode of "Daily Shot."