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Anna Faris Says Chuck Lorre’s Memoir Comments Caught Her Off Guard
TheWrap • • general
Key Points:
- Anna Faris expressed pride and gratitude for her time on the CBS sitcom "Mom," revealing she has been sober for a year and a half and is now healthier and happier.
- Chuck Lorre, the show's creator, admitted in his memoir "Sitcom" that he was initially reluctant to cast Faris as the lead but changed his mind after reflecting on his past with Charlie Sheen.
- Faris played Christy Plunkett, a recovering alcoholic single mother, opposite Allison Janney from 2013 to 2020, before leaving the show to pursue other opportunities.
- Lorre suggested in his book that Faris' departure was due to issues known to the cast and crew, but he defended the show's continued success and its positive message about overcoming alcoholism.
- In a recent podcast, Faris linked her sobriety to overcoming depression and emphasized the importance of stepping back from self-sabotage related to drinking.
