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What Happened to Karen on Shameless?

Promiscuity, attempted murder, and brain damage: What all happened to Karen on Shameless?
Ishita ChatterjeeBy Ishita ChatterjeeJanuary 9, 2024No Comments4 Mins Read307 Views
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Over the years, we have diligently followed multiple shows airing at the same time. But sometimes, we either drop a series or just forget what happened to the characters in it. 

Currently, many are reminiscing about the show Shameless and wondering what happened to Karen on the show. 

In “Shameless,” Karen Jackson, played by Laura Wiggins, was once Lip Gallagher’s turbulent girlfriend. They eventually separated, and Karen married Jody, becoming a mother to Hymie. Mandy, Lip’s vindictive girlfriend, struck Karen with her car during Karen’s attempt to reconnect with Lip. After a coma, Karen was calmer but had memory issues. In the season 3 finale, Sheila disclosed Jody’s plan to move to Arizona with Karen and Hymie for her rehabilitation, culminating in an emotional farewell as Karen left the show.

Explained: The Fate of Karen in Shameless

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In the early seasons of the popular Showtime series “Shameless,” viewers were introduced to Karen Jackson, portrayed by Laura Wiggins. 

Karen played a central role in the tumultuous life of Lip Gallagher, portrayed by Jeremy Allen White as his promiscuous and unpredictable girlfriend.ย 

Her character underwent a significant transformation over the course of the show, leaving a lasting impact on the Gallagher family and fans alike.

Karen’s initial portrayal depicted her as a complex character who juggled caring for her agoraphobic mother, Sheila (Joan Cusack) while displaying a manipulative streak that often led her to treat Lip poorly. 

karen di shameless ini ๐Ÿคฏ๐Ÿคฏ pic.twitter.com/G1ybPiFMgC

— pale spectre (@octhaviansl) January 4, 2024

Her tumultuous relationship with Lip took a particularly shocking turn when she engaged in a scandalous affair with Lip’s father, Frank (William H. Macy), who also happened to be Sheila’s boyfriend at the time.

Adding to the intrigue, Karen married Jody (Zach McGowan) while potentially carrying Lip’s child. 

Despite Lip not being the father, Karen showed no interest in raising the child named Hymie, who Sheila ended up caring for while Karen made a hasty departure from home.

Karen’s reappearance in season 3 marked a pivotal moment in the show’s narrative. 

karen from shameless might just be the most insufferable tv character iโ€™ve ever encountered… that ho is a TRAINWRECK pic.twitter.com/LCcHyYSrmq

— . (@lMLEGITS) January 22, 2022

She sought to rekindle her relationship with Lip, who understandably harbored reservations about her return. However, her return was met with a shocking twist when Mandy (Emma Greenwell), Lip’s vengeful girlfriend, struck Karen with her car.

Remarkably, Karen survived the devastating car crash but was left with severe injuries. Due to this, she was placed in a medically induced coma.ย 

Lip visited her in the hospital, where he received a surprising revelation from Sheila: someone had used his phone to text Karen, and she seemed excited about it.

Karen’s doctor, meanwhile, advised Sheila and Jody to engage in activities that Karen used to enjoy in the hope of stimulating her recovery. 

"She could never find who she wanted to be through Lip." – Laura Wiggins on Karen Jackson #Shameless pic.twitter.com/NxeXqGMJZh

— Shameless News (@ShamelessNews) January 14, 2016

Jody, noticing a subtle twitch in Karen’s finger, followed the doctor’s advice and performed oral s*x, ultimately causing Karen to awaken.

Upon her awakening, viewers witnessed a significant change in Karen’s personality. She appeared calmer and happier, shedding her former selfish persona. 

However, Karen’s memory had been significantly affected, and she could only recall events from before the accident. Her chances of making new memories or fully recovering seemed bleak.

In a poignant moment, Lip shared the truth about Mandy’s involvement in the accident with Karen. Although Karen initially acknowledged the revelation, moments later, she claimed not to remember who had hit her. 

laura wiggins – karen jackson pic.twitter.com/xi6E0Mgh65

— a โ™ช (@n0ahsebastians) January 19, 2021

This deeply angered Lip, leading him to end his relationship with Mandy in a heated confrontation.

Towards the end of season 3, Sheila made a heart-wrenching decision to help Karen’s recovery. 

She revealed that Jody planned to relocate to Arizona with Hymie and Karen in the hopes of providing a better environment for Karen’s rehabilitation.ย 

The season finale saw Sheila bidding farewell to Karen, acknowledging that it was time to let her go. The two exchanged their goodbyes, and Jody drove away with Karen, marking her final appearance on the show.

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Laura Wiggins, the actress who portrayed Karen, hinted at her character’s fate, suggesting that she wouldn’t return for season four. As it turned out, her prediction was accurate, and Karen Jackson’s character was never seen again on “Shameless.”

It wasnโ€™t even revealed if she was alive or dead in the later episodes and seasons of the show. 

Overall, Karen Jackson’s character in “Shameless” underwent a remarkable transformation throughout the series. 

karen jackson

-BITCCHHHHH
-selfish
-cheated on jody w multiple people
-didn't want her baby
-made hymie's grandma take him away from sheila pic.twitter.com/zMVXgkD1I6

— jade (@ntosaturn) November 26, 2016

Her tumultuous relationships and the dramatic events surrounding her served as significant plot points, leaving a lasting impact on the show’s narrative and viewers’ perceptions of her character. 

What did you think of the way Karenโ€™s character was written in the show? Do you think the writers did her justice?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments below. 

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Ishita Chatterjee is a full-time entertainment writer and part-time dreamer. Her dreams are populated with questions of whether Disney was right in canceling American Dragon Jake Long or if the DCU will ever reach the heights of the MCU. When she's not thinking about superhero franchises and cartoon characters, she's busy scrolling social media for the latest pop culture trivia or media. Armed with an M. A. in English Literature, she aims to make entertainment journalism fun and frothy. Along the way, she hopes Disney will revive their old-school cartoon shows.

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