Anna Faris Responds to Chuck Lorre’s Memoir Comments and Reveals 18-Month Sobriety Milestone

Anna Faris addressed critical remarks made by producer Chuck Lorre in his newly released memoir, admitting on Thursday, October 15, 2026, that his comments regarding her tenure on the sitcom Mom were painful to read. Lorre’s book suggests that his early hesitation to hire the actress was ultimately validated by her departure from the series in 2020.

Taking to Instagram to respond to the excerpts, Faris wrote, “Yikes. Yes, I read a few things. I really didn’t see that coming. Of course it hurts.”

The friction stems from Lorre’s memoir, titled Sitcom, which was released on October 13, 2026, by Dey Street Books. In the text, Lorre reportedly detailed an “initial reluctance” to cast Faris as Christy Plunkett, the lead of the recovery-centered comedy. He attributed this hesitation to his previous high-profile professional difficulties with Charlie Sheen during Two and a Half Men. Lorre wrote that his concerns were “proven correct” after Faris left the production following its seventh season.

Lorre further claimed in the book that Faris’s exit occurred for “mysterious reasons that were not mysterious to anyone on the show,” implying that the cast and crew were aware of internal issues that led to her departure. While production records confirm Faris starred in the series from 2013 to 2020, Lorre’s memoir reportedly characterizes her six-year presence as a vindication of his early doubts.

Beyond expressing her disappointment, Faris utilized her response to provide a definitive update on her personal health. She revealed that she is currently 18 months sober, a milestone she reached in early 2025. This disclosure serves as a direct counter to the “mysterious” circumstances Lorre alluded to in his writing, framing her current state of mind through the lens of recovery and personal growth.

Sources close to the actress have described Lorre’s characterization of her exit as disparaging. The timing of the memoir’s release has reignited discussions regarding the behind-the-scenes atmosphere of Mom, which continued for one final season with Allison Janney as the sole lead after Faris’s departure.

Faris’s revelation has drawn supportive reactions from industry peers, including former guest stars like Justin Long. While Lorre’s book claims the show “found its true voice” after she left, Faris’s public response focuses on her emotional recovery from the situation and her commitment to her ongoing sobriety.

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