Entertainment · October 18, 2026
Jaime Pressly Defends ‘Mom’ Co-Stars as ‘Beautifully Flawed’ After Creator Chuck Lorre Revealed His ‘Reluctance to Hire’ Anna Faris
Actress Jaime Pressly has defended her former 'Mom' colleagues as 'beautifully flawed' following comments made by show creator Chuck Lorre in his memoir 'Sitcom'. Lorre wrote that his initial hesitation to hire Anna Faris for the lead role of Christy Plunkett was ultimately 'correct', citing her departure after six years as a validation of his doubts. Faris responded by expressing hurt while maintaining gratitude for the job, and revealing she has been sober for a year and a half. Pressly, who joined the show in season two, praised the cast and crew, emphasizing the positive experience of working with a talented group of women.
Read the original coverage
- VarietyTrade
Jaime Pressly Defends ‘Mom’ Co-Stars as ‘Beautifully Flawed’ After Creator Chuck Lorre Revealed His ‘Reluctance to Hire’ Anna Faris
Read at Variety ↗ - DeadlineTrade
Jaime Pressly Defends 'Mom' Co-Stars After Chuck Lorre Memoir
Read at Deadline ↗ - E! NewsCelebrity
Jaime Pressly Details Working With “Beautifully Flawed” Costars on Mom Amid Anna Faris, Chuck Lorre Drama
Read at E! News ↗
Reported by multiple outlets
- Chuck Lorre wrote in his memoir 'Sitcom' that he was 'right' to be reluctant about casting Anna Faris.
- Jaime Pressly described her 'Mom' co-stars as 'beautifully flawed' and an 'incredible cast of women'.
- Anna Faris played the lead character, Christy Plunkett, for seven years before leaving the show.
- Jaime Pressly joined the CBS sitcom in its second season and stayed for seven years.
- Anna Faris responded to Lorre's comments on Instagram, stating that the remarks hurt.
Reported by only some outlets
- Anna Faris revealed she has been sober for a year and a half.
- Chuck Lorre suggested Faris' departure was for reasons that were 'not mysterious to anyone on the show'.
- Lorre mentioned his 'bungled' relationship with Charlie Sheen influenced his initial hesitation to hire Faris.
- Pressly made her comments at an Alice + Olivia breast cancer event on October 16.
Confirmed
- Chuck Lorre expressed regret/validation regarding casting Anna Faris in his memoir 'Sitcom'.
- Jaime Pressly spoke to E! News defending the cast as 'beautifully flawed'.
- Anna Faris responded via Instagram saying the comments 'hurt'.
Reported
- Faris' departure reasons were 'not mysterious to anyone on the show'. (Chuck Lorre)
- Pressly felt working with women of a 'certain age' was 'refreshing'. (E! News)
About these outlets
CadNews does not determine absolute truth or endorse political viewpoints. It compares publicly available reporting, identifies shared facts, highlights framing differences, and flags uncertainty.