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Career
Holly played Piper Galliwell in the aforementioned hit television series, which aired from 1998-2006. She also played the role of Ella Montgomery in the television series Pretty Little Liars.
Interestingly, the actress was brought to audition for the role in “All the Women Are Witches” by her friend Shannen Doherty, whose life was recently cut short.
At first the series was not taken seriously, but over time it became clear that it became one of the best.
Piper is a fictional character who is the middle of three sorceress sisters, but at the beginning of the fourth season, after the death of older sister Pru and the appearance of a previously unknown fourth sister, Paige Matthews, Piper becomes the eldest.
The star’s filmography also includes the following projects: “Lovers’ Dance”, “New York Stories”, “How the World is Protected”, “Ordinary People”, “Witchcraft”, “Sins of Silence”, “The Murder of Our Mother”, “Ocean’s 11” “Grey’s Anatomy” and others.
XOllie Marie Combs in the series “All Women Are Witches” (photo: Kinorium)
Personal life
In 1993, Holly began dating actor Brian Smith, and they got engaged in Las Vegas that same year. The ex-couple announced their divorce in 1997.
While filming the TV series All Women Are Witches, the actress met David Donor, with whom she legalized her relationship in 2004. That same year, their son Finley Arthur Don was born. In October 2006, Riley’s son Edward, and in May 2009, Kelly’s son James. Holly filed for divorce from her husband in 2011, citing irreconcilable differences between them.
Holly Marie Combs will turn 50 on December 3 (photo: facebook.com/HollyCombsOfficial)
Piper shares a variety of content on her Instagram and Facebook pages, including footage from filming. Also on its pages you can find many pictures from Shannen Doherty, whose life was taken by oncology.
The star’s blog on Instagram is followed by more than 960 thousand subscribers, and she mostly shares archival photos rather than fresh ones. However, on Facebook you can find relatively new footage dated 2020: then the actress appeared at one of the public events and gave a speech.
What Holly Marie Combs looks like today (photo: facebook.com/HollyCombsOfficial)
How has Piper’s role in “All Women Are Witches” influenced her perspective on personal growth and career challenges?
Guest 1: Piper, it’s such a pleasure to have you here today. It’s been years since we’ve seen you in the acting world, and we’re so excited about your upcoming projects. Can you tell us about your thoughts on how your role in “All Women Are Witches” has impacted your life and career?
Guest 2: Absolutely! Playing Piper Galliwell was a game-changer for me. I never thought the series would be as big of a hit as it was, but over time, it became clear that it resonated with audiences worldwide. The character herself went through so much growth throughout the show, from being the middle sister to becoming the eldest. It was challenging but also incredibly rewarding.
Guest 1: That’s wonderful to hear. Speaking of challenges, you’ve had quite the personal life as well. You were engaged to Brian Smith when you met David Donor on set. How did that change things for you?
Piper: Like any relationship, it was complicated. But ultimately, it taught me a lot about myself and how to navigate through difficult situations. I think everyone goes through their fair share of ups and downs in life, and those experiences shape who we become.
Guest 2: Absolutely. And you’ve also shared about dealing with loss, especially with the recent passing of your friend and co-star, Shannen Doherty. What kind of impact did that have on you?
Piper: Losing Shannen was heartbreaking. She was not only a dear friend but also someone who believed in me from the start of my career. Her passing was a huge loss for the entertainment industry, but also for her family and friends who loved her dearly. It really made me appreciate the importance of treasuring time with those you care about.
Guest 1: Well said. Your social media presence has been quite incredible as well, especially with the posts about Shannen. Have you considered using your platform to raise awareness for any specific causes or charities?
Piper: Yes, definitely. I think it’s important to use our platforms for good. I’m currently working on a few projects related to breast cancer awareness and research because it’s a cause that’s close
