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Anna Faris Responds To Chuck Lorre's Comments About Her 'Mom' Exit
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Key Points:
- Anna Faris responded to Chuck Lorre's memoir comments about her exit from CBS's Mom, expressing surprise and hurt but gratitude for the opportunity and experience on the show.
- Faris emphasized her sobriety journey, sharing that she has been sober for a year and a half and is now healthier and happier, hoping her story offers encouragement to others.
- Faris starred as recovering alcoholic Christy Plunkett for seven seasons before leaving the show in 2020 to pursue new opportunities, with Allison Janney continuing as lead for the final season.
- Chuck Lorre admitted initial doubts about casting Faris due to concerns about her suitability for the material but ultimately concluded his reluctance was justified after her departure for reasons he described as "not mysterious to anyone on the show."
- Faris highlighted her pride in the work done on Mom and maintained a positive reflection on her time with the cast and crew despite Lorre's critical remarks.
