Mom's Jaime Pressly responds after Chuck Lorre's comments about reluctance to hire Anna Faris
A.V. Club • • entertainment
Key Points:
- The TV show "Mom," which premiered in 2013, centers on Christy Plunkett (Anna Faris), a single mother striving for sobriety, alongside her mother Bonnie Plunkett (Allison Janney), also in recovery.
- Jaime Pressly joined the cast in season two as Jill Kendall, a wealthy socialite seeking Christy's help with sobriety, adding depth to the show's narrative.
- The series ran for eight seasons and received critical acclaim, particularly for the performances of Faris and Janney and its storytelling approach.
- Chuck Lorre, the show's creator, expressed initial doubts about casting Faris due to her personal life and noted that her departure after seven seasons confirmed his concerns; Faris described her exit as a result of the show's intensity impacting her focus.
- Despite Lorre's reservations, Pressly reflected positively on the experience, appreciating the camaraderie among the cast and the refreshing dynamic of working with peers of a similar age.
