Though the series ended in 2021, Showtimes 11 seasons ofShamelessremain beloved by their fans.

Who is Fiona Gallagher from ‘Shameless’?

She refuses to be seen as a victim of circumstances and the dysfunction that has haunted her family.

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But theres only so much the eldest daughter can endure.

What Happened to Fiona on ‘Shameless’?

At the start of Season 8 ofShameless, everything is going swimmingly for Fiona.

Veronica “V” Fisher (Shanola Hampton) and Fiona Gallagher (Emmy Rossum) sit next to each other on the front porch of a house in ‘Shameless’ (2011-2021).

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Unfortunately, shes also unable to get back the money she already invested.

At one point, she even gets into a chase with the police.

How very Frank of her.

Emmy Rossum as Fiona Gallagher crouched next to William H. Macy as Frank under a table in Shameless

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With everything she worked for down the drain,Fionas relationship was next on the chopping block.

Understandably, shes shocked.

This is the last straw for Fiona.

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After reaching absolute rock bottom, Fionas life has nowhere to go but up.

Why Did Emmy Rossum Leave ‘Shameless’?

The apparent resolution didnt last long, though.

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“The opportunity to play Fiona has been a gift.

There are few characters female or otherwise as layered and dynamic.

She is a mother lion, fierce, flawed and sexually liberated.

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A scrappy, feisty, fiercely loyal Chicago family makes no apologies.

She is injured, vulnerable, but will never give up.

She is living in an economic depression but refuses to be depressed.

I knew it the second I read the pilot script, this was different, this was special.”

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There is much more Gallagher story to be told.

I will always be rooting for my family.

Try not to think of me as gone, just think of me as moving down the block.

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What Roles Has Emmy Rossum Played Since ‘Shameless’?

In 2019, Rossum appeared in the filmCold PursuitalongsideLiam Neeson her only film role to date since her departure.

Rossum made a guest appearance in the final season ofMr.

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Robot, the acclaimed series created byRossums husband,Sam Esmail.

The actress has also made achievements off-camera.

In Summer 2021, Rossum and Esmailwelcomed their first child together, a daughter.

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Then in Spring 2023,the couple welcomed a son to their family.

As of now, Rossum has continued to flex her skills both in front of and behind the camera.

“Think of all the luck you got.”

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Where Are Emmy Rossum’s ‘Shameless’ Cast Mates Now?

William H. Macy has also continued his impressive acting career, playingRichard Fuiszin Hulu’sThe Dropout.

Overall, Emmy Rossums reason for departure very much mimics that of her character on the show.

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