Mom: Shortly after Anna Faris leaves, the series comes to an end

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Shortly after Anna Faris leaves, the series comes to an end

Allison Janney and Anna Faris performing together.

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After only one season without Anna Faris, the series "Mom" ends for good. The last episode will air in the US in May.

The US sitcom "Mom" ends after eight seasons. This means that the series finale comes only one season after Anna Faris (44) left. She played part of the mother-daughter duo that was the focus of the TV show, Oscar winner Allison Janney (61) was seen as her mother. In the USA, the last episode will run in early May.

In a statement at the end of the series, according to Entertainment Tonight, the showrunners said: "For the past eight years we have had the great honor of bringing these wonderful characters to life and sharing their problems and successes with millions of viewers every week From the beginning, we wanted to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely shown in a comedy series. " Allison Janney also thanked her colleagues from the series and the fans on Instagram, saying that it was "a great honor" for her to be on the show.

Anna Faris surprising exit in 2020

"Mom" received numerous awards, including Janney won two Primetime Emmy Awards (2014 and 2015) for best supporting actress in a comedy series. In September 2020, Anna Faris surprisingly announced her departure from the series. In a statement, she said that the past few years with "Mom" had been among the most fulfilling and enriching of her career. For her, the journey as an actress continues. She wants to "pursue new opportunities".

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