Following few short-lived shows and a brief sabbatical from television, Janney returned to the small screen with the CBS sitcom "Mom". Janney plays Bonnie Plunkett, a self-centered, cynical recovering addict who tries to regain the love and trust of her daughter (played by Anna Faris). She was influenced to take on the role following the demise of her younger brother from drug addiction, as well as her longtime desire to work on multicam comedy. For her performance on the series, Janney has received critical acclaim and five Primetime Emmy Award nominations, winning twice as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and six nominations at the Critics' Choice Television Awards winning twice for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.