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Not-so-'Charmed': Shannen Doherty, Holly Marie Combs unpack tension with Alyssa Milano

The Power of Three was not working in Shannen Doherty's favor during her stint on "Charmed" — but she certainly had the power of two. Co-star Holly Marie Combs this week helped confirm a long-suspected rumor about Doherty's exit. And she said she remained firmly in Doherty's corner as the "terribly awkward" drama between Doherty and co-star Alyssa Milano played out. Doherty, who played the ...
From left, Alyssa Milano, Holly Marie Combs and Shannen Doherty of "Charmed" are pictured in 1999.

The Power of Three was not working in Shannen Doherty's favor during her stint on "Charmed" — but she certainly had the power of two.

Co-star Holly Marie Combs this week helped confirm a long-suspected rumor about Doherty's exit. And she said she remained firmly in Doherty's corner as the "terribly awkward" drama between Doherty and co-star Alyssa Milano played out.

Doherty, who played the eldest Halliwell sister, Prue, was at odds with Milano, who played the youngest, Phoebe, on who discover they're witches. While many long believed that Doherty quit the show, she and Combs clarified that she was actually fired from the supernatural series because of Milano — a moment that culminated in Prue's death in the 2001

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