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May 19, 2025 51 mins

Jennette McCurdy, made a lasting impact on Nickelodeon for her portrayal of the sassy, fun and lovable character Sam Puckett. But while Jennette was lighting up TV screens across the globe, her own homelife was far from glamorous. This week we dive into Jennette's abusive relationship with her mother, we cover how Jennette started acting, her difficulty battling an eating disorder, and her best-seller memoir titled 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'.

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CW: eating disorders


Timestamps

03:40 Im Glad My Mom Died

12:15 Childhood and upbringing

26:04 Acting journey

37:43 Mental health and eating disorder

47:25 Nickelodeon


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Produced by Ras & Sakunera

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