Why Shannen Doherty Blames Charmed Costar Alyssa Milano for Rift With Holly Marie Combs
Charmed alum Shannen Doherty has opened up about the behind-the-scenes tension between her and Holly Marie Combs, revealing that their costar Alyssa Milano played a role in their rift.
Shannen Doherty Reveals Alyssa Milano's Role in Charmed Feud
Shannen Doherty, known for her role in Charmed, has shared details about the drama that occurred behind the scenes of the popular show.
During a recent episode of her podcast, Let's Be Clear, Doherty discussed her strained relationship with Holly Marie Combs and revealed that Alyssa Milano was a contributing factor to their tension.
Doherty explained that she felt a sense of competitiveness between herself and Milano, which affected her friendship with Combs.
The Hospital Incident and Continuing Divide
Doherty went on to recount a specific incident during Charmed's second season when Combs underwent surgery to remove a tumor.
According to Doherty, Milano and her mother prevented Doherty from visiting Combs during her recovery, causing a further divide between the two costars.
Doherty expressed regret and guilt over the situation, noting that it led to ongoing tension and tears throughout the second season of the show.
Reflection and Reconciliation
In retrospect, Combs acknowledged that she was drawn to Milano and her family's support during filming, as she had a small family herself.
However, Combs emphasized that there were no clear villains or angels on set, and that everyone had both good and bad days.
Despite their past conflicts, Doherty and Milano have since reconciled, with Milano offering support to Doherty during her battle with breast cancer.
