‘My Name Is Earl’ Star Jaime Pressly Reportedly Kicked Out of Hotel After Disturbance

Jaime Pressly reportedly caused a disturbance at a California hotel, resulting in her being asked to leave.

Per a report published by TMZ on Monday, August 31, the My Name Is Earl actress was staying at the Signia by Hilton San Jose ahead of her appearance at GalaxyCon. Witnesses told the outlet that Pressly was spotted speaking loudly and using expletives while on her phone in the hotel lobby for around half an hour, and allegedly appeared under the influence.

During her call, Pressly was reportedly heard saying “Mommy loves you” and telling someone on the other line, “You are the best husband I have ever divorced, and you are good to our kids.” (Pressly shares her eldest son, Dezi, with her ex Eric Cubiche, and twin boys, Leo and Lenon, with Hamzi Hijazi.)

Pressly was reportedly approached by security guards after a bystander complained about her behavior, though she allegedly ignored them and gave them the finger. After finishing her phone call, Pressly supposedly approached a woman attending a wedding at the hotel, touched her arm, and complained about the guards. During a second phone call, security again approached her and said, “We’re done.”

After stepping outside to smoke, Pressly reportedly re-entered the hotel while holding hands with a valet employee and headed to the bar for a drink, but was ultimately escorted away by security. Pressly allegedly left the hotel of her own accord, and sources told the outlet her behavior stemmed from family matters.

Pressly, for her part, has not publicly commented on the alleged incident, though her GalaxyCon appearance was reportedly canceled.

Pressly is best known for her role as Joy Turner on NBC‘s My Name Is Earl, which ran for four seasons from 2005 to 2009. Her performance earned her two Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series, and she took home the award in 2007.

Pressly’s other notable projects over the years include Jack & Jill, Not Another Teen Movie, I Love You, Man, I Hate My Teenage Daughter, Jennifer Falls, Mom, and Welcome to Flatch.

Last year, Pressly guest-starred on a Season 3 episode of CBS‘s Elsbeth, and most recently appeared on Season 2 of the Netflix sitcom Leanne, which premiered on Thursday, August 27.

“Don’t miss the new season of Leanne on @netflix OUT TODAY! #lol #comedy #dontmissit,” she captioned a Thursday Instagram post featuring the show’s poster. Fans shared their excitement for Pressly’s latest acting role in the post’s comments, with one person writing, “Love that you’re in Leanne, the accent fits right in. hope you become a regular.” Another added, “I didn’t know you’re on this show!! Finally a new show I can watch!! Jaimie knows how to entertain!! Now I can stop watching Mom on repeat lol.”

Someone else said, “I absolutely loved your character!! sad that you didn’t have more screen time.” A different person posted, “Loved it when you came on screen! I was like that’s Jaime. Hope you do more episodes.” A separate commenter stated, “You were a surprise. Loved your character hopefully another season with you.”

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