Emmy Rossum

Shameless exemplified pretty much everything America didn’t want to admit was a problem with their society, taking place on the south side of Chicago. Emmy Rossum led the charge, as the wild, yet caring Fiona Gallagher, landing up to $350,000 an episode before her departure.

It was only after nine years on the show that Fiona would be written off. With the help of a tear-jerking Facebook post, Rossum explained her extremely personal reasons for leaving, and while difficult, she has no remorse about moving on.