The popular American sitcom Two and a Half Men debuted in 2003 and ran for 12 seasons. The show, which was created by Chuck Lorre and Lee Aronsohn, centers on the tumultuous lives of Charlie Harper, a jingle writer, his stiff brother Alan, and Alan’s young son Jake. The series, which is set in sunny Malibu, is a favorite among sitcom fans because it offers heartfelt moments, clever dialogue, and sharp humor.

During its run, the show saw a number of changes, chief among them the exit of Charlie Sheen, who played Charlie Harper, the main character. A new dynamic was added to the series when Ashton Kutcher later joined the cast as billionaire Walden Schmidt. A mainstay of the sitcom genre, Two and a Half Men has remained popular despite the changes.

The Role of April Bowlby as Kandi
In Two and a Half Men, April Bowlby played the role of Kandi, a gorgeous but snobbish young lady who dates Jon Cryer’s character, Alan Harper. Kandi, who debuted in the third season of the show, immediately won over fans with her charming naivete and witty timing.

After a brief courtship, Kandi eventually weds Alan, but their union is short-lived. Bowlby was on the show for a brief period of time, but her performance was memorable. Her portrayal of Kandi gave the series an additional humorous element, and some of the funniest moments in the series were a result of her on-screen chemistry with the cast.

Bowlby’s career was launched by her role in Two and a Half Men, which led to other notable television roles, such as her lead in Drop Dead Diva as Stacy Barrett and later in Doom Patrol as Rita Farr.

Take a look at this vintage April Bowlby scene from “Two & a Half Men”: