By Six years after walking away from CBS’s “Mom”, Anna Faris has finally responded to comments series co-creator Chuck Lorre made about her departure — and she admitted they stung. “Yikes. Yes, I read a few things. I really didn’t see that coming. Of course it hurts,” she said in a statement shared on Instagram on Thursday.
The dust-up traces back to Lorre’s new memoir, “Sitcom,” in which the hitmaker wrote that he “was, in fact, correct” about his initial reluctance to cast Faris as Christy Plunkett in the first place. Faris, who headlined the show for seven seasons before announcing her exit in 2020, clearly did not expect that assessment to land in print.
“I never took a day of it for granted”
Despite the hurt, Faris kept her response warm and gracious toward the experience itself. “Chuck gave me a job I loved, and for seven years I never took a day of it for granted,” she said. “I’m proud of what we made together, and nothing changes how grateful I am for those people and those years.”
A beloved sitcom legacy
Faris led “Mom” from its 2013 debut through seven seasons, anchoring a cast that included Allison Janney — who went on to win two Emmy Awards for her role as Bonnie Plunkett. The series carved out a loyal following for its honest, funny portrayal of recovery and family life, and Faris’s 2020 departure shocked fans when the show continued for an eighth season without its original lead.
Lorre is no stranger to bold public statements — he’s the architect behind television juggernauts like “Two and a Half Men,” “The Big Bang Theory” and “Young Sheldon.” But this time, one of his most famous leading ladies felt the need to answer back.
Anna Faris and Chuck Lorre (Credits: Warner Bros. via Deadline)
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