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Chuck Lorre memoir controversy

Overview

Television producer Chuck Lorre has faced backlash following remarks in his new memoir, ‘Sitcom’. In the book, Lorre addressed his professional relationships with actresses Anna Faris and Jenna Elfman.

Lorre suggested his initial hesitation to cast Faris in the sitcom ‘Mom’ was justified, implying her departure after the seventh season validated his doubts. He specifically characterized her 2020 exit as occurring for “mysterious reasons that were not mysterious to anyone on the show.” He also compared her to Charlie Sheen regarding the anxiety she allegedly caused on set. Additionally, he claimed a potential collaboration with Jenna Elfman collapsed because she refused to work with him after he left Scientology, noting he was labeled a ‘suppressive person’.

Anna Faris responded to these comments on Instagram, stating, ‘Yikes. Yes, I read a few things. I really didn’t see that coming. Of course it hurts.’ While expressing pride in their collaborative work and gratitude for her seven seasons on the series, Faris shared that she has been sober for a year and a half and is currently ‘happier than I’ve been in a long time.’

Co-star Jaime Pressly defended the production, describing the group as ‘an incredible cast of women’. Actor French Stewart, who appeared on the series for eight seasons, also defended Faris on Instagram. Stewart described her as a ‘hardworking, kind, and prepared professional’ and a favorite co-star, countering Lorre’s characterizations of her departure and work ethic.

Entities

Anna Faris · Chuck Lorre · MOm · CBS · Jenna Elfman

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    French Stewart defends Anna Faris against Chuck Lorre's memoir

    French Stewart defended Anna Faris on social media after 'Mom' creator Chuck Lorre made disparaging remarks about her in his new memoir.

  2. [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Anna Faris and Jaime Pressly respond to Chuck Lorre memoir

    Actress Anna Faris and co-star Jaime Pressly have responded to disparaging comments made by showrunner Chuck Lorre in his new memoir regarding Faris's tenure on the sitcom ‘Mom’.

  3. [CULTURE] 16 sources
    Anna Faris responds to Chuck Lorre’s memoir comments

    Anna Faris expressed hurt over Chuck Lorre’s memoir comments regarding her casting and exit from the sitcom “Mom,” while also revealing she has been sober for a year and a half.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Chuck Lorre faces criticism over memoir remarks about Anna Faris and Jenna Elfman

    Producer Chuck Lorre faces backlash following memoir revelations regarding his past professional conflicts with actresses Anna Faris and Jenna Elfman.

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