Anna Faris' mom exit

Anna Faris co-starred with Allison Janney in CBS sitcom Mom for seven seasons before leaving.

Chuck Lorre's comments

Chuck Lorre said Anna Faris was his first choice but he was reluctant to cast her due to personal struggles.

Faris' response

Anna Faris said she was blindsided by Lorre's comments and that it 'hurts' but she remains proud of the show.

“Yikes. Yes, I read a few things. I really didn't see that coming. Of course it hurts”

Faris' sobriety

Anna Faris has been sober for one and a half years and credits her recovery for her happiness.

Lorre's memoir

Chuck Lorre wrote in his memoir that his initial reluctance to hire Anna Faris was correct after she left.

Show cancellation

CBS canceled Mom after one season with Allison Janney as the lead star.