Allison Janney and Octavia Spencer Went from Crushing on the 'Same Guy' to BFFs: 'We Liked Each Other Better!'

When Octavia Spencer and Allison Janney first met more than two decades ago through mutual friends, they were crushing on the same guy. “She didn’t like me when she first met me,” Janney told PEOPLE on set of her The Beautiful Issue photo shoot earlier this month. Added Spencer: “Well, I didn’t realize we kind of were interested in the same guy! I mean, she’s tall, statuesque and gorgeous.” Luckily, the stars — who have worked together three times, including in2011’sThe Help— quickly realized how much they had in common.

Allison Janney Confirms Anna Faris Is Engaged to Michael Barrett: 'I Saw the Ring One Day'

Anna Farisis engaged! The actress’sMomcostarAllison Janneyspilled the beans, tellingUsmagazineFaris, 43, andMichael Barrett, 49, have “been engaged for a long time.” “I kept it very quiet, I’ll have you know! So, I celebrated with them a long time ago,” Janney, 60, said while at the premiere ofTroop Zeroon Monday in Los Angeles. Janney, who plays Faris’ mother in the comedy series, said she wasn’t aware Barrett was going to propose “but I saw the ring one day.

Allison Janney Reacts to News 'Mom' Is Ending: 'One of the Great Honors of My Life'

Anna Faris and Allison Janney onMom.Photo: Robert Voets/Warner Bros. EntertainmentAllison Janneyis bidding farewell toMom.One day after CBSannounced that the sitcom would endwith the conclusion of season 8, currently airing, Janney — who stars as Bonnie on the show — wrote a heartfelt tribute to the series, and thanked her colleagues.“Getting to be part ofMOMthese past 8 years … showing the laughter, love and hope that can come with recovery, has beenone of the great honors of my life,” began Janney, 61.

Allison Janney Says 'Germaphobe' Co-Star Asked Her to Put Neosporin on Her Lips for Kiss Scene

When it comes to the identity of one of her more “germophobic” costars,Allison Janney’s lips are sealed.On Thursday night’s episode ofJimmy Kimmel Live!, theMomstar revealed that she once had a scene partner, pre-COVID-19, who had a very unusual request for her during one of their kissing scenes.“He was such a germaphobe, he wouldput Neosporin on his lipsand ask me to put it on mine, too, before he would kiss me,” said Janney, 61.

Allison Janney Says 'Mom' Getting Canceled After 8 Seasons Was 'a Shock': 'I Have My Own Theories'

Anna Faris and Allison Janney onMom.Photo: Robert Voets/Warner Bros. Entertainment Allison Janney is bowing out as Bonnie Plunkett this week when the final episode ofMomairs after eight seasons on CBS. The seven-time Emmy Award winner, 61,reflected on the sitcom’s endingduring a recent interview withCBS Sunday Morning. “Yeah, it was a shock,” Janney said of the show announcing its end. “I have my own theories, but I’ve been told not to express them.