Lori Rom

 "Lori Rom – The First Person to Play Phoebe Halliwell

When it comes to Phoebe Halliwell, most viewers think of Alyssa Milano – with her shiny brown hair, bold style, and emotional heart. But few people know that the first person to be cast as Phoebe was Lori Rom.

Lori Rom played Phoebe in the original pilot (the first pilot episode filmed to introduce to the television network). She was a young, promising actress, and gave a performance that was considered steady and true to the character's spirit at that time.

However, before the first episode officially aired, Lori Rom withdrew from the project for personal reasons. Some sources said it was for family or mental reasons, but the details were never officially announced. After Lori left, Alyssa Milano was hired to replace her, and the rest is history.

To keep things consistent, the entire pilot was re-shot with Alyssa Milano as Phoebe – and she quickly imbued the character with the energy, charm, and emotional depth that fans have come to love throughout eight seasons."