Megan Mullally’s shocking leave of absence from Will & Grace came after Warner Bros. formally warned the demanding diva she’d get pink-slipped if she didn’t get along better with her castmates, insiders said.
“Megan went into meltdown mode when she got called on the carpet,” an insider dished to The National ENQUIRER.
“She had her therapist write a letter telling them she was suffering from ‘emotional issues’ and needed time to rest!”
Sources said Megan, 61, missed two episodes and used the time to promote her and husband Nick Offerman’s new book, The Greatest Love Story Ever Told.
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The rebooted sitcom was previously embroiled in controversy in August when Megan and co-star
Debra Messing, 51, stopped following each other on Instagram — and Megan cryptically posted: “One of the best feelings is finally losing your attachment to somebody who isn’t good for you!”
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Sources said the two butted heads regularly.“They fought constantly over everything from script changes to camera angles,” spilled the insider.
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Spies exclusively told The ENQUIRER Debra wasn’t the only target of Megan’s wrath! “She alienated everybody with her diva behavior. Her outrageous demands behind the scenes caused constant delays in production,” the source tattled. “She treated everyone like lackeys. Debra was the only one who stood up to Megan.”
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A tipster said Megan — who did not respond to a request for comment — had cut co-stars
Sean Hayes and
Eric McCormack out of her inner circle, even after Eric publicly downplayed problems on the set!
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Another source said the writers were on Team Debra and punished Megan by whittling her screen time down to “virtually nothing.”
“Megan was livid and humiliated about her reduced role and walked away!” the source charged.
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Another source said the writers were on Team Debra and punished Megan by whittling her screen time down to “virtually nothing.”
“Megan was livid and humiliated about her reduced role and walked away!” the source charged.
Photo credit: InStar Images
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Insiders insisted the actress will fulfill her contract for the rest of the season — but won’t mend the fractured relationships with her castmates.
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Insiders insisted the actress will fulfill her contract for the rest of the season — but won’t mend the fractured relationships with her castmates.
Photo credit: Invision/AP/Shutterstock
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“Megan says doing the reboot has been the worst mistake of her life,” the source spilled. “It’s not only destroyed the legacy of the show, but ruined friendships forever.”
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“Megan says doing the reboot has been the worst mistake of her life,” the source spilled. “It’s not only destroyed the legacy of the show, but ruined friendships forever.”
Photo credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
The rebooted sitcom was previously embroiled in controversy in August when Megan and co-star
Debra Messing, 51, stopped following each other on Instagram — and Megan cryptically posted: “One of the best feelings is finally losing your attachment to somebody who isn’t good for you!”
Photo credit: Meghan Connor/NBC
Sources said the two butted heads regularly.“They fought constantly over everything from script changes to camera angles,” spilled the insider.
Photo credit: Stephen Lovekin/Variety/Shutterstock
Spies exclusively told The ENQUIRER Debra wasn’t the only target of Megan’s wrath! “She alienated everybody with her diva behavior. Her outrageous demands behind the scenes caused constant delays in production,” the source tattled. “She treated everyone like lackeys. Debra was the only one who stood up to Megan.”
Photo credit: Chelsea Lauren/Variety/Shutterstock
A tipster said Megan — who did not respond to a request for comment — had cut co-stars
Sean Hayes and
Eric McCormack out of her inner circle, even after Eric publicly downplayed problems on the set!
Photo credit: InStar Images
Another source said the writers were on Team Debra and punished Megan by whittling her screen time down to “virtually nothing.”
“Megan was livid and humiliated about her reduced role and walked away!” the source charged.
Photo credit: InStar Images
Another source said the writers were on Team Debra and punished Megan by whittling her screen time down to “virtually nothing.”
“Megan was livid and humiliated about her reduced role and walked away!” the source charged.
Photo credit: InStar Images
Insiders insisted the actress will fulfill her contract for the rest of the season — but won’t mend the fractured relationships with her castmates.
Photo credit: Invision/AP/Shutterstock
Insiders insisted the actress will fulfill her contract for the rest of the season — but won’t mend the fractured relationships with her castmates.
Photo credit: Invision/AP/Shutterstock
“Megan says doing the reboot has been the worst mistake of her life,” the source spilled. “It’s not only destroyed the legacy of the show, but ruined friendships forever.”
Photo credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
“Megan says doing the reboot has been the worst mistake of her life,” the source spilled. “It’s not only destroyed the legacy of the show, but ruined friendships forever.”
Photo credit: Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP/Shutterstock
