Anna Faris Reveals 18-Month Sobriety Amid Chuck Lorre Memoir Remarks
Actress Anna Faris announced on Instagram that she has been sober for 18 months, a disclosure that came as she responded to Chuck Lorre's memoir remarks about her departure from the sitcom "Mom. " In his memoir, sitcom creator Chuck Lorre wrote that he was initially hesitant to cast Faris and said her exit after six seasons validated his early concerns. Faris later thanked the show and used the platform to share the personal update.
Lorre's memoir, released earlier this year, detailed his initial doubts about casting Faris and framed her 2020 exit as confirmation of those doubts. The comments sparked media coverage, prompting Faris to issue a statement expressing gratitude for her time on the series before revealing her sobriety milestone.