Jaime Pressly defends former Mom co-stars after Chuck Lorre criticizes Anna Faris
Actress Jaime Pressly responded to Chuck Lorre's comments in his memoir regarding his hesitation to hire Anna Faris for the CBS sitcom Mom.
Pressly supports former cast members
Jaime Pressly joined Anna Faris in addressing criticism from show co-creator Chuck Lorre. She told E! News that she enjoyed working with an incredible crew and cast of women for seven years. Pressly described the actresses as beautifully flawed, just like their characters on the series.
Lorre admits initial hiring doubts
Chuck Lorre wrote in his book Sitcom that he was right to be reluctant about casting Faris as the lead. He explained that he initially worried she would not be appropriate for this kind of material. The writer also mentioned how badly he had bungled his working relationship with Charlie Sheen.
Faris departed before final season
Anna Faris left the show in 2020 ahead of its final season to open herself up to other opportunities. Lorre stated that years passed before it became apparent his initial reluctance to hire her was correct.
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