Casting Replacements That Took a Serious Toll on These Actors’ Careers

Class Dismissed

While filming for Season 4, one source said Momsen’s presence felt unusually absent. “Taylor wasn’t on set filming much this season, but when she did show up, she wasn’t very level-headed,” the insider explained. “The show’s executives didn’t trust that she was really giving it her all, so they dismissed her as a regular.” After her stint on the show, Momsen went on to pursue a career in music, serving as the frontman rock band The Pretty Reckless.

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