Speculation once surrounded whether Kate Mulgrew intended to leave the series Star Trek: Voyager in 1999, according to a report published October 7. Mulgrew portrayed Captain Janeway, the central character of the series.
In 1999, an article in the Sun-Sentinel titled "Mulgrew wants to abandon ship" suggested the actress intended to depart the show. During a press conference at that time, Mulgrew stated she felt privileged and happy to be part of the show and expressed love for her character, the cast, and the crew. She noted that after five years, she felt there was not a bad apple in the group.
Initial rumors suggested tension on set caused by Mulgrew's feelings toward Jeri Ryan, who plays Seven of Nine. Other rumors suggested she wanted to spend more time in Cleveland with a politician who would eventually become her husband. During her press conference, Mulgrew remarked that because Ryan was new, she would put her aside. The network CEO at the time, Dean Valentine, responded sarcastically to her comments, stating Ryan would receive a promotion.
Following the initial reports, Mulgrew provided clarification to refocus attention on the series. She stated she had no intention of leaving the show before its time, noting she was contractually bound to a sixth season and expressed that the door was wide open to a seventh season.
Star Trek: Voyager episodes can be watched on H&I from Sunday through Friday at 11 PM Eastern/Pacific.
