Jennette McCurdy – American actress, singer, and writer, best known for playing Sam Puckett on iCarly and for her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died. She speaks candidly about the struggles of child stardom, her complex relationship with her mother, and reclaiming her own voice. Today, McCurdy focuses more on writing and directing than acting.
🎬 Began acting at age 8 with small TV roles. 🍔 Her iCarly character Sam Puckett became iconic for her love of food and sarcasm. 🎤 Released several country singles and signed with Capitol Records Nashville. 📖 Her 2022 memoir became a New York Times bestseller. 💔 Wrote candidly about her mother’s control and pressure. 🎭 Directed short films and worked in theatre projects. 🧠 Advocates for therapy, sharing her struggles with eating disorders. 🌍 Her story encouraged many former child stars to speak about trauma. 📺 Declined to return for the iCarly reboot, saying she was done with acting. 🎤 Hosted the podcast Empty Inside, tackling tough topics from art to grief. 😄 Once joked her main role now is “being a person without a wig and ketchup on my face.”