Why Did My Wife and Kids Change Claire?

According to former Claire actress Jazz Raycole, she was responsible for the decision to leave.

The producers wanted a different thing, they wanted someone a little bit older.

My Wife and Kids Claire Recast

I wasn’t ready for that."

I really thank God for that because I got to grow and travel."

What Has Jazz Raycole Been Up to Since My Wife and Kids?

Claire in My Wife and Kids

The actress has been vocal that acting is her calling.

I was like I want to make people feel that, feel my art, my work."

Since leaving the ABC comedy, she has continued to act fairly regularly.

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Raycole has 45 total credits to her name with most of them coming after theMy Wife and Kidsrecast.

Her other prominent roles include appearances on The CW’siZombie,Jericho, andThe Quad.

All five seasons ofMy Wife and Kidsare now streaming on Netflix.

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