Why did they switch out Naomi in Private Practice?

Why did they switch out Naomi in Private Practice?

Back in 2011, actress Audra McDonald, who played Naomi Bennett on the show, revealed she’d be leaving the series to spend more time with family (her daughter Zoe was 10 years old at the time). “I have spent four amazing years working with the best cast and crew on television at Private Practice,” she told TVLine.com.

Did they replace Naomi on Private Practice?

F.A.C.O.G. Dr. Naomi Bennett is a fictional character on the Grey’s Anatomy spin-off Private Practice. She was initially portrayed by Merrin Dungey in the backdoor pilot Grey’s Anatomy episode, “The Other Side of This Life”, but was replaced by Audra McDonald prior to the show’s first season.

Is Naomi in season 5 of Private Practice?

The fifth season of Private Practice premiered on September 29, 2011. It was announced on February 9, 2011, that Audra McDonald, who plays the character Naomi Bennett, will not return as a regular cast member in the fifth season, however she may return as a guest star or a recurring character.

Is Charlotte pregnant in season 2 Private Practice?

Charlotte became pregnant with triplets which both she and Cooper refer to as the ‘Cooplets’.

Does Naomi find out about Sam and Addison?

Sam begins seeing a well known doctor, Dr. Although she was with Pete, she kisses Sam back and Pete catches them. Naomi then finds out about their feelings for each other, and she decides to end her friendship with Addison. It is revealed that his daughter Maya is pregnant.

Why did Tim leave private practice?

Why did Pete leave Private Practice? We were disappointed to find out that the reason behind Pete’s exit was monetary. Shonda Rhimes, who created Private Practice as a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy, admitted that Tim Daly (the actor behind Pete) was a victim of budget cuts as the show declined in ratings.

Do Naomi and Sam get back together on Private Practice?

Three months later, Naomi returned to L.A. where Sam, oblivious to the fact that Naomi was pregnant, declared his love for her and that he had always loved her. Naomi revealed her pregnancy to him and the two reunited and re-married.