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Anna Faris reacts to former boss Chuck Lorre’s ‘Mom’ diss in memoir: ‘It hurts’

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Actress Anna Faris responded on Instagram to comments made by her former boss, Chuck Lorre, in his new memoir "Sitcom," where he expressed initial doubts about casting her in the lead role of CBS’s “Mom.” Faris acknowledged that reading about it hurt but emphasized her gratitude for the opportunities and experiences during the show's seven-year run. She also shared personal news about being sober for a year and a half, linking this journey to the theme of recovery from her time on "Mom."

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Anna Faris responded to criticisms from her former boss, Chuck Lorre, about her departure from the CBS sitcom Mom. In a statement posted on Instagram, Faris expressed hurt over Lorre’s comments in his new memoir, “Sitcom,” where he revealed initial hesitations about hiring her for the role of Christy Plunkett due to concerns about her suitability for the material. The series ran for seven seasons from 2013 until 2020, with Faris leaving unexpectedly; Lorre’s book suggests these reservations were ultimately validated by her departure, though he does not specify the reasons behind it beyond describing them as "mysterious." Despite the criticism, Faris emphasized her gratitude towards Lorre and the show’s cast for a job she loved. She also shared personal updates about her journey to sobriety over the past year-and-a-half, noting that living through recovery herself made her appreciate the series’ themes more deeply.

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Yes, I read a few things. asserted

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I really didn’t see that coming,” the “House Bunny” actress wrote in a statement shared to Instagram Thursday. asserted

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“Of course it hurts.” asserted

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“Chuck gave me a job I loved, and for seven years I never took a day of it for granted,” she continued. asserted

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“I’m proud of what we made together, and nothing changes how grateful I am for those people and those years.” asserted

I → ’m → people

Faris then revealed that she’s been sober for a year and a half, noting how ironic it was that she was “on a show about recovery and then [she] lived it.” asserted

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“Now I’m healthy, I’m working, and I’m happier than I’ve been in a long time,” she concluded her statement. asserted

she → ’m → statement

“If anyone reading this is where I was, I hope that’s useful. asserted

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It gets better. asserted

It → get → ?

I’m proof.” asserted

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Lorre, who co-created “Mom,” wrote in his new memoir, “Sitcom,” that he was initially hesitant to cast Faris in the lead role of the CBS series — despite her being the network’s first choice. asserted

her → co → series

“I wasn’t sure Anna would be appropriate for this kind of material,” Lorre, 73, writes in his book. asserted

Lorre → write → book

“Then I thought about how badly I’d bungled my working relationship with [‘Two and a Half Men’ star] Charlie Sheen.” asserted

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The prolific TV creator later adds that his reservations about hiring Faris to play Christy Plunkett opposite Allison Janney as Bonnie Plunkett had been “correct” when she left the show for “mysterious reasons.” asserted

she → add → reasons

Further reflecting on his experience with Sheen, Lorre says he reconsidered his doubt about Faris, writing, “Someone’s personal life is none of my business. asserted

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Faris starred on the sitcom for seven seasons, exiting before the eighth — and what eventually would be its final — season. asserted

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The show aired from 2013 to 2021. asserted

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This is a developing story… asserted

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Conversation Your voice matters. asserted

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Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted

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Anna Faris reacts to former boss Chuck Lorre’s ‘Mom’ diss in memoir: ‘It hurts’

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