Anna Faris on Leaving Mom | Raleigh News

Raleigh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 20, 2026 · 1m

Anna Faris reveals the emotional weight behind her surprise exit from Mom after seven seasons, tying her decision to a deeper personal reckoning—her sobriety, mental health, and self-sabotaging patterns linked to alcohol. She credits hormone patches and newfound clarity for helping her reclaim focus, even as she admits lingering hesitation about revisiting the show’s intense legacy. Her character’s abrupt departure—with a Georgetown Law scholarship—shocked fans, but Faris celebrates the journey, honoring the cast, crew, and the millions who found connection in Christy Plunkett’s story. Listen…