Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
Page Six
Shannen Doherty praised Alyssa Milano shortly before her death despite decades-long feud
By Vanessa Serna,
6 hours ago
Shannen Doherty praised frenemy and onscreen sister Alyssa Milano for her work on “Charmed” before she died of cancer.
Prior to her passing, the “Beverly Hills, 90210” alum — who portrayed Prue Halliwell in the series — recorded an episode of “The House of Halliwell” podcast with co-star Holly Marie Combs, who played Piper Halliwell.
During the episode released Tuesday, Doherty reflected on actress Lori Rom filming an unaired pilot as the third Halliwell sister, Phoebe, before the role was ultimately given to Milano.
Shannen Doherty praised “Charmed” co-star Alyssa Milano prior to her death. Viacom/Courtesy Everett Collect In an episode of “The House of Halliwell” podcast released Tuesday, the actress put aside her differences with Milano while reflecting on their time on the WB show. Getty Images
“Lori and Alyssa are very, very, very different people. So, Lori’s performance was different than Alyssa’s. Lori was a lot like Holly and I in the sense of [being] very grounded in drama,” she explained on the podcast.
“The presentation was much more serious, and it was way darker, which was my style. So, I loved the presentation, and I thought everybody was great.”
Doherty continued, “When Alyssa came in, it provided a levity that I think the show ended up needing. She came in and she did a great job. And yeah, just brought a slightly different flavor to the show.”
“So, Lori’s performance was different than Alyssa’s. Lori was a lot like Holly and I in the sense of [being] very grounded in drama,” she added. Warner Bros/Everett/Shutterstock
The kind words come months after Combs, 50, claimed on Doherty’s “Let’s Be Clear” podcast in December that Milano got the late actress fired from the WB show.
“We were told [by Alyssa] it’s her or [Shannen] and Alyssa has threatened to sue us for a hostile workplace environment,” the “Pretty Little Liars” alum recalled producer Jonathan Levin telling her about Doherty’s exit.
When Doherty left the show after Season 3, she was replaced by Rose McGowan, who played the Halliwells’ long-lost half-sister, Paige Matthews.
Doherty continued, “The presentation was much more serious, and it was way darker, which was my style. So, I loved the presentation, and I thought everybody was great.” theshando/Instagram “When Alyssa came in, it provided a levity that I think the show ended up needing. She came in and she did a great job. And yeah, just brought, like, a slightly different flavor to the show,” Doherty added. Warner Bros/Everett/Shutterstock Doherty died on July 13. WireImage
On Sunday, Milano, 51, shared her condolences after Doherty’s death, telling Page Six, “It’s no secret that Shannen and I had a complicated relationship, but at its core was someone I deeply respected and was in awe of.
“She was a talented actress, beloved by many, and the world is less without her. My condolences to all who loved her.”
Get updates delivered to you daily. Free and customizable.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.
Most Popular
Comments / 0