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    Allison Janney Thanks Anna Faris as She Bids Goodbye to Canceled 'Mom'

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    Shortly after producers announced that the hit sitcom will wrap up with season 8, the Bonnie Plunkett depicter shares a lengthy message in which she called the show one of the ‘great honors’ of her life.

    Feb 19, 2021
    AceShowbiz – Actress Allison Janney is heartbroken over the shock cancellation of her hit U.S. sitcom “Mom”, calling her role in the addiction-themed show one of the “great honours” of her life.
    Show producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker, and Nick Bakay and president of CBS Entertainment Kelly Kahl announced the sad news on Wednesday, February 17, revealing the show will end on May 6, at the end of its current eighth season, eight months after the sudden departure of series star Anna Faris, who abruptly left the programme in September 2020, days before its now-final season went into production, reportedly blindsiding showrunners and her castmates.
    And now stunned Allison, who told chat show host Ellen DeGeneres on Tuesday that she and her co-stars planned to “keep telling the stories as long as we can”, has broken her silence following the cancellation news with a lengthy post on Instagram on.
    “Getting to be part of MOM these past 8 years… showing the laughter, love and hope that can come with recovery, has been one of the great honors of my life,” she wrote, alongside a screenshot of the cancellation news in The Hollywood Reporter.
    “I want to thank Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker, Nick Bakay, and all the writers…,” she continued, listing 22 names, “for giving us these wonderfully flawed and lovable characters to bring to life. I miss seeing all of your faces.”
    ⁣ “And these amazingly talented actors I got to act with everyday!!! Mimi, Jaime, Kristen, Beth, and the coolest man on the planet, Bill Fichtner. and of course Anna Faris. ⁣ Jamie Widdoes [director] for your patience and dedication and enormous talent steering this ship! ⁣ Our entire crew, your laughter and love and dedication to this show has made it a joy to come to work.”

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    “And last but not least all of our extraordinary fans!!! Thank you for all of your support over the years,” she concluded her post with a praying hands emoji.

    There is hope that another network might snap up the series and fans have launched a petition to save the show, which co-stars Mimi Kennedy and Kristen Johnston are backing online.

    Kennedy, who plays Marjorie on the show, has shared a link to the Change.org petition on Instagram and wrote, “The audience has a voice and shouldn’t be be ignored.”

    Kristen Johnston expressed disappointment at cancellation of ‘Mom’.
    And Johnston, who plays recovering addict Tammy Diffendor, has also shared her disappointment, tweeting, “Such a huge bummer. This show has been such a total joy & honor to be a part of. It’s been life-changing for me to be on a show that’s about recovery & women supporting each other thru thick & thin. Plus, ‘Mom’ has the BEST fans ever.”

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      'Mom' Showrunners Confirm Season 8 Ending to Be Series Finale

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      The TV sitcom, which was launched in 2013, has lost its leading lady Anna Faris in a shocking departure days before the current season went into production in September 2020.

      Feb 18, 2021
      AceShowbiz – TV sitcom “Mom” will wrap for good in May at the end of its current eighth season, following Anna Faris’ shock departure last year.
      The beloved U.S. show, which revolved around the relationship between Faris’ character and her unconventional mum, played by Allison Janney, launched in 2013, and remains among the the best-rated comedies on the CBS network, but it appears showrunners have run out of stories after trying to make the comedy work without their leading lady.
      Over the course of the current season, her character’s absence has been explained in a storyline about her attending law school.
      “For the past eight years, we’ve had the great honor to bring these wonderful characters to life, sharing their struggles and triumphs with millions of viewers every week,” executive producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay shared in a statement on Wednesday, February 17.
      “From the beginning, we set out to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a network comedy series. Whether it was the emotional reactions of the live audience on tape night inside Stage 20, or discussions at The White House regarding the opioid crisis, or the personal stories we continue to receive on social media, we take great pride in knowing ‘Mom’ has positively impacted so many lives. We are forever grateful to our brilliant cast and guest stars, wonderful writers, and amazing crew for going on this journey with us.”

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      Kelly Kahl, president of CBS Entertainment, added, “Since its premiere, Mom has touched people’s lives by sensitively tackling weighty yet relatable topics, with a perfect, deft touch. ‘Mom’ redefined what a comedy can be, and we are proud to have been the network home to this wonderful series. We are deeply grateful to Chuck Lorre and his tremendously creative production team, helmed by Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay, and the amazingly talented cast, led by the phenomenal Allison Janney.”
      Janney has yet to comment but on the eve of the announcement she told chat show host Ellen DeGeneres she was finding filming without Faris “odd”, while explaining she and the rest of the cast – Jaime Pressly, Mimi Kennedy, Beth Hall, Kristen Johnston, and William Fichtner – hoped to “keep telling stories”.
      “Anna is missed and her character on the show is missed,” “The West Wing” star told Ellen. “And I think there are some really wonderful characters that have been established. And people love the show so, we’re gonna keep telling the stories as long as we can.”
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      Faris reportedly blindsided producers with her decision to leave “Mom” days before season eight went into production in September (2020).

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      Anna Faris Leaves 'Mom' After Seven Seasons

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      The mother of one will not return to the CBS sitcom when the show returns for the eighth season as she bids farewell to her TV character Christy Plunkett.
      Sep 5, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Actress Anna Faris has quit her hit TV show “Mom” after seven seasons.
      The actress has revealed she will not be returning for an eighth season of the comedy, leaving Allison Janney as the sole lead.
      “The past seven years on Mom have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career,” Anna says in a statement obtained by Deadline. “I’m so thankful to (co-creator and producer) Chuck (Lorre), the writers, and my amazing castmates for creating a truly wonderful work experience.”
      “While my journey as (character) Christy has come to an end, allowing me to pursue new opportunities, I’ll be watching next season and rooting for my TV family.”
      “Mom” debuted on CBS in America in December, 2012.
      “From the inception of Mom, Anna was the first and only choice for the role of Christy,” a spokesman for the show says. “We are so proud of the stories we have been able to tell during Anna’s seven years with us. We wish Anna all the best, and we thank her for her beautiful portrayal.”

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