Entertainment · October 15, 2026
Anna Faris Says Chuck Lorre's Casting Dig 'Hurts'
Actress Anna Faris has responded to comments made by producer Chuck Lorre in his new memoir, 'Sitcom,' regarding her 2020 departure from the CBS series 'Mom.' Lorre wrote that he was initially hesitant to cast Faris and felt his reservations were 'correct' when she left after seven seasons for what he described as 'mysterious reasons.' Faris released a statement on Instagram expressing that the comments hurt and that she did not see them coming, while also disclosing that she has been sober for 18 months and is in a healthy, happy place personally and professionally.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Chuck Lorre released a memoir titled 'Sitcom' in which he discussed Anna Faris's casting and exit.
- Lorre was initially hesitant to hire Faris for the role of Christy Plunkett.
- Faris starred on 'Mom' for seven seasons before departing.
- Faris posted a response on Instagram stating that Lorre's comments 'hurt.'
- Faris confirmed she has been sober for one and a half years.
Reported by only some outlets
- Lorre compared his decision to hire Faris to his previous experience working with Charlie Sheen.
- Lorre claimed Faris left for reasons that were 'not mysterious to anyone on the show.'
- Faris previously discussed her exit on the 'Happy Sad Confused' podcast, calling it a 'marathon.'
- Lorre praised Allison Janney as a 'national treasure' and criticized CBS for canceling the show.
Confirmed
- Anna Faris responded to Chuck Lorre's memoir via Instagram on October 15.
- Lorre wrote in 'Sitcom' that his initial reluctance to cast Faris was 'correct' following her exit.
- Faris departed the show 'Mom' after season 7.
Reported
- Faris left for reasons that were not mysterious to those on set. (Chuck Lorre)
- Faris felt she started to lose focus during the show's marathon run. (Anna Faris (via Happy Sad Confused podcast))
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