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Annie Murphy has lined up a brand new role in The People We Hate At The Wedding.

According to Deadline, the award-winning Schitt’s Creek actress will star alongside Allison Janney and Ben Platt in the flick based on Grant Ginder‘s novel.

The comedy will center on a dysfunctional family who just can’t seem to get along and get it together.

However, they reluctantly reunite for a family wedding and, as their many skeletons are wrenched from the closet, it turns out to be just what this singular family needs to reconnect.

Claire Scanlon will direct the movie, with a script by Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin and Wendy Molyneux.

This role for Annie follows her upcoming AMC show, Kevin Can F–k Himself. Learn more about the series on JustJared and check out the trailer now!

Allison Janney is saying goodbye to Mom.

The 61-year-old actress took to Instagram on Thursday (February 18) to share a statement after it was announced that her sitcom was coming to an end after eight seasons.

“Getting to be part of MOM these past 8 years…showing the laughter, love and hope that can come with recovery, has been one of the great honors of my life,” Allison started her post.
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She then went on to thank everyone involved in Mom from the creators to writers to all the crew members.

“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 giving us these wonderfully flawed and lovable characters to bring to life. I miss seeing all of your faces 😢⁣” Allison wrote, before sending love to her cast members.
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“And these amazingly talented actors I got to act with everyday!!! Mimi, Jaime, Kristen, Beth, and the coolest man on the planet, Bill Fichtner. and of course Anna Faris,” Allison added.

Allison concluded her post by thanking director Jamie Widdoes and all of the show’s fans for continuing to tune in to Mom.

⁣”Jamie Widdoes for your patience and dedication and enormous talent steering this ship!⁣ Our entire crew, your laughter and love and dedication to this show has made it a joy to come to work ❤️⁣” Allison concluded. “And last but not least all of our extraordinary fans!!! Thank you for all of your support over the years🙏🏼”

Earlier this week, Allison opened up about what it felt like without Anna Faris on the set, after she left the show after season seven.

The Mom series finale will air on Thursday, May 6 at 9pm ET on CBS.

CBS’s Mom will end with season eight, the network announced today (February 17).

The show, which starred Anna Faris and Alison Janney, as the mother and daughter duo who face their battles with addiction among a support group, will end on May 6.

“For the past eight years, we’ve had the great honor to bring these wonderful characters to life, sharing their struggles and triumphs with millions of viewers every week,” said executive producers Chuck Lorre, Gemma Baker and Nick Bakay shared in a statement via Variety.

“From the beginning, we set out to tell stories about recovery from alcoholism and addiction that are rarely portrayed in a network comedy series. Whether it was the emotional reactions of the live audience on tape night inside Stage 20, or discussions at The White House regarding the opioid crisis, or the personal stories we continue to receive on social media, we take great pride in knowing ‘Mom’ has positively impacted so many lives. We are forever grateful to our brilliant cast and guest stars, wonderful writers, and amazing crew for going on this journey with us.”

Jaime Pressly, Mimi Kennedy, Beth Hall, Kristen Johnston and William Fichtner also starred in the sitcom, and it earned Allison two Emmy wins.

Earlier this week, Allison opened up about what it felt like without Anna on the set, after she left the show after season seven.

Allison Janney is opening up about her hit series.

The Mom actress made an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Tuesday (February 16).

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During the appearance, Allison talked about her decision to start rocking grey hair, her dogs interrupting her at-home interviews, and what she’s been watching during quarantine.

She also got candid about what it’s been like filming the eighth season of Mom without her onscreen daughter, Anna Faris.

Later, she also discussed filming her upcoming film Breaking News in Yuba County in Mississippi, and how living in homes on the director’s property with her co-stars felt like “actor camp.” Plus, she played a game of “5 Second Rule.”

Allison revealed she was once asked something shocking by a co-star.

Allison Janney is opening up about an awkward encounter.

The Mom actress made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Thursday (January 21).

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During the appearance, she revealed that a former co-star (she did not identify the star) once asked her to apply Neosporin antibiotic ointment on her lips before their kissing scene.

“Even before COVID, I had a scene partner who I had to kiss with, and he was such a germaphobe, he would put Neosporin on his lips and ask me to put it on mine, too, before he would kiss me,” she revealed.

Allison explained that she wasn’t sure how to respond, but it didn’t feel great to get the request.

“I didn’t know [what it would do,] but I took it very personally, though. I thought, What does he think I put in my mouth? I don’t know. It kind of unnerved me, but people are germaphobes.”

She also confirmed it was not known germaphobe Howie Mandel.

“You might think so, but no, it was not Howie Mandel. I will not say who it was.”

She recently made headlines with a shocking outfit she wore while renovating a home!

The trailer for the upcoming movie Breaking News in Yuba County has been released!

The star-studded film is going to be released in select theaters and on digital on February 12.

Here is the synopsis: “After her husband goes missing, Sue Buttons (Allison Janney), an underappreciated suburban wife, gets a taste of being a local celebrity as she embarks on a search to find him. She quickly finds herself in over her head, dodging cops, criminals and local reporters all aiming to uncover the truth. After being overlooked for so long, Sue goes to exaggerated lengths to prolong her ’15 minutes of fame’ and keep the truth from coming out.”

Also starring in the movie, directed by Tate Taylor, are Mila Kunis, Awkwafina, Regina Hall, Wanda Sykes, Matthew Modine, Ellen Barkin, Juliette Lewis, Samira Wiley, Jimmi Simpson, Clifton Collins Jr., Bridget Everett, Dominic Burgess, Keong Sim, and Chris Lowell.

Watch the trailer below!

Allison Janney knows how to make an entrance!

Property Brothers stars Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott were visibly shocked when Allison joined them for a kitchen demolition in a dramatic backless red gown and construction boots in the latest episode of their spinoff show Celebrity IOU, which features stars giving back to important people in their lives by gifting them home renovations.

Allison gave back to her assistant and close friend Ilana, who has worked for the award-winning actress for over 20 years, by updating her kitchen, dining room and living area.

“To do this for Ilana feels right,” Allison said. “It feels really good to give to someone like her who’s been there for me in ways I would have never expected.”

Other notable guests on Celebrity IOU include Brad Pitt and Zooey Deschanel, who has been dating Jonathan for over a year.

A few months ago Allison said her co-star leaving her show Mom was “a huge loss” – click here to see who she was talking about!