Actress responds to allegations during panel discussion
Alyssa Milano, one of the original stars of the hit TV show “Charmed,” addressed her co-stars’ claims during a panel discussion at MegaCon in Orlando, Florida on Friday. While Milano did not specifically refer to Shannen Doherty’s exit from the show, she elaborated on her remarks in an Instagram post shared on Saturday.
Setting the record straight
Milano’s Instagram post shed light on the claims made by her fellow cast members, stating that she “did not have the power to get anyone fired.” She expressed her surprise that the cast still speaks ill of the experience a quarter of a century later, considering the show’s immense success.
The actress emphasized that the events being discussed took place a long time ago, before her marriage and children, and that any retelling of the stories is simply revisionist history.
Behind-the-scenes investigations
In response to allegations made by Holly Marie Combs on Shannen Doherty’s podcast, Milano revealed that there was a professional mediator and an on-set producer brought in to investigate all claims at the time. Testimonies were collected from both the cast and crew, leading to recommendations for changes if the show were to continue.
Milano stated that the decision to let Doherty go was made by the studio and network in order to protect the international hit that was “Charmed.” She expressed gratitude for the five successful seasons that followed Doherty’s departure.
Background on “Charmed”
“Charmed,” executive produced by Aaron Spelling, premiered on the WB in 1998 with Milano, Doherty, and Combs as the original stars. The show followed the journey of three sisters who discover they are the most powerful witches of all time.
Doherty’s character, Prue Halliwell, was killed off in the season 3 finale in 2001 and was replaced by Paige Matthews, played by Rose McGowan, as the long-lost half-sister of the original trio.
Past allegations of toxicity
In 2020, McGowan accused Milano of engaging in “toxic” behavior on the set of “Charmed.” A public exchange on social media revealed further details, with McGowan claiming that Milano’s behavior made the set “toxic AF.” Milano’s representative responded by stating that commenting further would not align with her wellness plan.
Final thoughts and well wishes
Milano concluded her Instagram post by expressing gratitude to the fans of “Charmed” and acknowledging the challenges they face in dealing with the ongoing chaos surrounding the show. She extended well wishes to her former co-stars, Holly Marie Combs, Shannen Doherty, and Rose McGowan, in their personal and professional journeys.
In closing, Milano reminded everyone that they all have their own battles to fight and added relevant hashtags to her post: #letsbeclear #sorrynotsorry #charmed #AlyssaMilano.