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Shameless: When & Why Did Emmy Rossum's Fiona Gallagher Leave?
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Michael Boyle)
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Emmy Rossum's shock exit from Showtime's gritty drama 'Shameless' leaves fans wondering about the fate of the Gallagher family's matriarch.
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- Rossum departed the show in 2019 after 9 seasons, citing a desire to 'move on' and 'explore new creative challenges' in her career.
- The writers incorporated Fiona's exit by having the character leave Chicago to pursue a fresh start in Florida, marking a major shift for the long-running series.
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Emmy Rossum, Showtime, Shameless