However, "Shannen and [executive producer] Aaron [Spelling] said we’re not really the show without Holly," Combs continued. "It was a negotiation. I was supposed to be auditioni ...

Holly Marie Combs ‘Disappointed' in Alyssa Milano, Defends Shannen Doherty The actress played level ... McGowan joined Charmed in 2001 during season 4 as the long-lost half-sister of the Halliwell ...

The actress played level-headed middle sister Piper Halliwell on Charmed from 1998 to 2006 ... in 2001 during season 4 as the long-lost half-sister of the Halliwell line, Paige Matthews, after Doherty ...