# Anna Faris Responds to Chuck Lorre's Comments About Her Mom Exit

> Anna Faris says her Mom exit with Chuck Lorre vindicated his reluctance to cast her.
- Title: Anna Faris Responds to Chuck Lorre's Comments About Her Mom…
- Summary: Anna Faris says her Mom exit with Chuck Lorre vindicated his reluctance to cast her. anna faris, chuck lorre, mom · reported by CBR.
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- Source: CBR — https://cbr.com/anna-faris-mom-exit-chuck-lorre
- Author: Jeremy Dick
- Published: 2026-10-16T01:57:41+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: anna faris, chuck lorre, mom, cbs, alcoholism, recovery, alcoholics anonymous, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Anna Faris says her Mom exit with Chuck Lorre vindicated his reluctance to cast her.