5 Things You Didn't Know About Shannen Doherty's Time on Charmed

From her casting to her departure, here are some behind-the-scenes secrets about the actress's time on the supernatural series

1. She was originally cast as Phoebe

When Aaron Spelling first approached Shannen Doherty about joining Charmed, he offered her the role of Phoebe Halliwell. However, Doherty felt more drawn to the character of Prue and asked Spelling if she could play her instead. Spelling agreed, and Doherty went on to become one of the show's most iconic stars.

2. She didn't get along with Alyssa Milano

It's no secret that Doherty and Alyssa Milano had a rocky relationship on the set of Charmed. The two actresses reportedly clashed over everything from their acting styles to their personal lives. Things came to a head in Season 3, when Doherty left the show after a particularly heated argument with Milano.

3. She was fired from the show

Despite being one of the show's most popular stars, Doherty was fired from Charmed in 2001. The official reason given was that she was difficult to work with, but some sources believe that she was actually fired because she was pregnant. Doherty has never publicly confirmed or denied this rumor.

4. She returned to the show in Season 8

After leaving Charmed, Doherty returned to the show for a guest appearance in Season 8. Her appearance was well-received by fans, and she even expressed interest in returning to the show full-time. However, this never came to fruition.

5. She remains close with Holly Marie Combs

Despite her rocky relationship with Milano, Doherty has remained close with Holly Marie Combs, who played Piper Halliwell on Charmed. The two actresses have been friends for over 20 years, and they often speak out in support of each other.