Jaime Pressly has joined former “Mom” co-star Anna Faris in responding to show co-creator Chuck Lorre’s professional criticism. In his recent memoir “Sitcom,” Lorre wrote that he “was, in fact, right” to be hesitant to cast Faris as the lead character, Christy Plunkett. Pressly, who joined the CBS sitcom in its second season as recovering addict Jill Kendall, came to the defense of her “incredible cast of women” co-stars.
It was refreshing.” Faris left “Mom” in 2020 ahead of its final season. At the time, she said she wanted to open herself up to other opportunities. 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.” She continued, “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.” After Faris left the show, Pressly starred as the main lead in the final season.
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