All good things must come an end, even TV. Throughout the years, many television stars have suddenly left their roles — some choosing to leave a famous part in the past.
September 2020 Anna Faris announced her she was leaving CBS’ MomAfter seven seasons of starring as the main character on the show,
“The past seven years on Mom have been some of the most fulfilling and rewarding of my career,” she said in a statement at the time. “I’m so thankful to Chuck [Lorre]My castmates, writers, and the wonderful cast for providing a truly memorable work experience. While my journey as Christy has come to an end, allowing me to pursue new opportunities, I’ll be watching next season and rooting for my TV family.”
Faris didn’t reveal why she left, and the show suffered. Faris was still alive after her exit. Mom announced that season 8 — the first without Faris — would be its last.
Nina DobrevFans were also shocked when she announced that she would not return to 2015 The Vampire DiariesAfter season 6, the end was reached. She explained later that Harper’s BazaarThat was her original plan, which was to leave after six seasons. “If anything, the fact that [leaving] terrified me drove me even more,” the Final Girls2017: actress spoke out. “I needed to feel that fear of, ‘Oh, my God, what if I never get a job again?’ That just made me want to work five times as hard to make sure that didn’t happen.”
Dobrev, like many actors who exit hit shows, ultimately did return, appearing in the CW drama’s series finale in March 2017. “I’m thrilled to bring this show to an end the way we always intended — with Nina back to help us say goodbye,” showrunner Julie PlecAt the time.
Look through the gallery below to see more shocking TV exits throughout the years.
