Jaime Pressly Supports 'Mom' Cast Amid Chuck Lorre's Critique

WHO:

Variety - Jaime Pressly, Anna Faris, Chuck Lorre

Deadline - Jaime Pressly, Anna Faris, Chuck Lorre

WHAT:

Variety - Jaime Pressly defended her co-stars from Chuck Lorre's criticism, describing them as "beautifully flawed."

Deadline - Pressly referred to her co-stars as "an incredible cast of women" in response to Lorre's remarks.

WHY:

Variety - Chuck Lorre expressed in his memoir "Sitcom" that he had "reluctance to hire" Anna Faris for the lead role of Christy Plunkett, stating he "was, in fact, right" about his hesitance.

HOW:

Variety - Pressly's defense came after Anna Faris responded to Lorre's professional criticisms.

(UPDATED October 18, 2026 18:57 UTC)

Jaime Pressly has come to the defense of her co-stars Anna Faris and Chuck Lorre, calling them "beautifully flawed" and praising them as "an incredible cast of women." This response follows Lorre's remarks in his memoir, "Sitcom," where he expressed his reluctance to hire Faris for the lead role of Christy Plunkett, claiming he "was, in fact, right" about his hesitance. Pressly's comments came after Faris addressed Lorre's professional criticisms, highlighting the strong bond among the cast.