Anna Faris Responds to Chuck Lorre's Memoir Comments on Her 'Mom' Exit

Anna Faris has publicly addressed comments made by Chuck Lorre, the creator of the CBS sitcom "Mom," in his recently released memoir. Lorre wrote that he was initially reluctant to cast Faris and felt his concerns were validated by her "mysterious circumstances" exit from the show in 2020. Faris responded via Instagram, stating that his remarks were unexpected and hurtful.

"Chuck gave me a job I loved, and for seven years I never took a day of it for granted. I'm proud of what we made together, and nothing changes how grateful I am for those people and those years," Faris wrote. She added, "I've been sober for a year and a half. I was on a show about recovery and then I lived it. Now I'm healthy, I'm working, and I'm happier than I've been in a long time."

Faris, who played one of the lead roles in "Mom" from 2013 to 2020, has since focused on her sobriety and well-being. She revealed in August on Chelsea Handler's podcast that she had stopped drinking alcohol and was undergoing hormone therapy, which she said had made a significant positive impact.

Lorre's memoir, "Sitcom," reportedly details his reservations about hiring Faris for the role, citing that he "wasn't sure Anna would be appropriate for this kind of material." He further stated, "As the years went by, it became apparent that my initial reluctance to hire Anna was, in fact, correct." Lorre also alluded to the fact that the reasons for her departure were "not mysterious to anyone on the show."

Faris's statement garnered support from several of her Hollywood peers. Actor Justin Long, who worked with Faris on "Mom," commented on her Instagram post, expressing admiration for her talent and patience. Former "Mom" star Jaime Pressly and director Jeff Greenstein also offered words of encouragement. Faris concluded her message by offering hope to others in similar situations, stating, "It gets better. I'm proof."