“I want new women”: The Allegedly Wild, Sexist Reason A. J. Cook Had to Leave Criminal Minds Still Makes Me Mad 14 Years Later

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“I want new women”: The Allegedly Wild, Sexist Reason A. J. Cook Had to Leave Criminal Minds Still Makes Me Mad 14 Years Later

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The shocking reason A. J. Cook was fired from Criminal Minds not only infuriated fans but revealed a disturbing truth about sexism in Hollywood. Even after 14 years, this story continues to leave a bitter taste in the mouths of fans who witnessed it all unfold.

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Here’s why we still can’t get over it.

The Shocking Exit: CBS's Sexist Decision to Fire A. J. Cook and Paget Brewster

When A. J. Cook and Paget Brewster were suddenly fired from Criminal Minds in 2007, the official reason sounded like a bad breakup line: “It’s not you, it’s me.

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