Jennette McCurdy Facts

Jennette McCurdy’s memoir about her acting career and stage mom showed just how horrible Hollywood can be for child stars.


March 9, 2026 | Sasha Wren

Jennette McCurdy’s memoir about her acting career and stage mom showed just how horrible Hollywood can be for child stars.


Jennette McCurdy’s memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died has one of the most shocking titles imaginable. Though Jennette seemed to be living every little girl’s dream as a Nickelodeon child star—behind the scenes, her life was a downright horror story.

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