Allison Janney says goodbye to mom because sitcom is canceled after eight seasons

Allison Janney has retired from the TV series Mom after CBS announced on Thursday that it will end the sitcom after eight seasons this year.

The actress, 61, who plays Bonnie on the hit show, described being a part of mum as ‘one of the great honors of my life’ in a heartfelt Instagram post shortly afterwards.

The American show, which deals with the topic of drug and alcohol addiction recovery, was canceled after the abrupt departure of lead actor Anna Faris. last September.

Despite Faris, 44, leaving just days before production was due to begin, the show continued with her co-star Janney at the helm – but it would be the show’s final season.

Allison took to Instagram to share an article about the show’s cancellation, while paying tribute to the show’s creators, writers, and crew members.

The Academy Award-winning actress wrote: “ Being part of MOM for the past 8 years … showing the laughter, love and hope that can come with recovery has been one of the greatest honors of my life. ‘

I want to thank Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker, Nick Bakay and all the writers – Eddie Gorodetsky, Alissa Neubauer, Susan McMartin, Sheldon Bull, Adam Chase, Marco Pennette, Britte ‘E. Anchor, Warren Bell, Anne Flett-Giordano, Michael Shipley , Ilana Wernick, Laura House, Christine Zander, Chelsea Myers, Chandra Thomas, Robyn Morrison, Mike Binder, Hayley Mortison, Michael Borkow, Sam Miller, Maria Espada, Nadiya Chettiar for bringing these wonderfully flawed and lovable characters to life. I miss seeing all your faces.

And these incredibly talented actors that I have to play with every day !!! Mimi, Jaime, Kristen, Beth and the coolest man in the world, Bill Fichtner. and of course Anna Faris.aris

Jamie Widdoes for your patience and dedication and tremendous talent for piloting this ship! ⁣

‘Our entire crew, your laughter and love and dedication to this show have made it such a pleasure coming to work ❤️⁣

And last but not least, all our extraordinary fans !!! Thanks for all your support over the years. ‘

This comes just days after Allison’s performance on The Ellen DeGeneres show, where she described going back to the set without Faris as “ strange. ”

Speaking of the shocking and abrupt departure of her former co-star, she said: ‘Yes, it was very strange and she is sorely missed. Anna is missed and her character on the show is missed. ‘

Janney then expressed her wish that the series would continue, despite Faris being marketed as the show’s lead star and character when it first premiered in 2013.

‘We’re just glad she’s doing what she wants to do now, and we’re even more happy that we can still tell these stories about these amazing women in recovery,’ she said, referring to the fact that the series is set in a group of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Janney continued, ‘And I think there are some really great characters set. And people love the show, so we’ll keep telling the stories for as long as we can. ‘

Actress Mimi Kennedy – who plays Marjorie on the hit show Mom – shared an online petition started by fans calling for the CBS sitcom to be saved after it was canceled.

Mimi Kennedy, 72, posted on her Instagram on Thursday, saying, “ The public has a voice and shouldn’t be ignored, ” pledging to share Change.org’s petition.

However, it’s now the end of the road for the series, despite the work of the ensemble’s cast and the petition from fans.

In a statement from Variety, the show’s executive producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker, and Nick Bakay said, “ For the past eight years, we’ve had the great honor of bringing these wonderful characters to life and sharing their struggles and triumphs by millions. viewers every week.

‘From the outset, we wanted to tell stories of recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a network comedy series.’

Whether it’s the emotional reactions of the live audience at a stage 20 band night, or discussions at The White House about the opioid crisis, or the personal stories we continue to receive on social media, we’re proud to know that mama positive has affected so many lives.

“ We are forever grateful to our brilliant cast and guest stars, amazing writers and amazing crew for going on a journey with us, ” the statement concluded.

Created by Chuck Lorre, Eddie Gorodetsky and Gemma Baker, Mom was initially conceived as a vehicle for Faris, following her string of successful comedy roles in films including The House Bunny and Smiley Face.

However, the show – which deals with the topic of drug and alcohol addiction recovery – has seen quite a few changes over the seasons.

Season three was less about Faris’ character Christy and her kids, and more about an ensemble comedy – with supporting actors Jaime Pressley, Mimi Kennedy and Beth Hall getting more film time.

In 2018, Kristen Johnston made a big impression playing Tammy Diffendorf, Bonnie’s foster sister (Janney) who ended up in prison after trying to rob an Outback Steakhouse.

It was not long before Johnston was invited to be a regular series, and the show is now seen as an ensemble piece between the five actors – perhaps with Janney as the lead.

Meanwhile, Faris released a statement at the time of her shock exit, saying, ‘The past seven years with Mum have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding in my career.’

She added: ‘I am so grateful to Chuck [Lorre], the writers and my amazing castmates for creating a truly wonderful work experience. ‘