Hollywood's Worst Stage Mother

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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[denisesaenz]

I’m glad she was able to save herself with the help of therapy. So many child actors become addicts or die young. I hope she finally found happiness in life.

[katerynaberidukhova]

Growing up in a hoarding situation messes with your life in ways you can't predict. I grew up in one of those (not hardcore, but bad enough that the rooms had bags of clothing stacked all over the floor so that there were walkways one'd have to use) and now I throw things out with abandon because I'm terrified of becoming a hoarder myself.
Parents who push you into things you don't want and treat you as a glorified accessory to show off are even worse.

[doreenalexander]

2 years at number 1 on the NY Times Bestsellers List! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[terajewelc]

This book is A MUST READ! So elegantly tragic. Proud of you Janet! And thank you for sharing your story. And thank you for following YOUR DREAMS.

[ElaineWood-ft]

This poor girl endured Mommy Dearest on steroids. How awful for her!

[kathykerby]

I read her book. Incredibly sad. Hope she finds happiness.

[chelleluvseeyore]

Her mom was mentally sick, which transferred into her being physically sick. It doesn't excuse what she put her daughter through and I'm glad she has been able to heal with therapy and I hope she has many who are close to her to continue being by her side.

[northernmemaw]

I recognized her from iCarly, but never knew her name. Such a sad story. Thank you for sharing her story.

[gazellehelene]

It’s sad to hear how she suffered behind the scenes, even at the hands of her mom. So many children with sad childhoods, especially in Hollywood. Even when Hollywood first started, they mistreated the children and their parents were enablers, like Judy Garland’s mom.

[heyokaempath]

Her mother was a toxic narcissist. So was mine. 😢

[erikaellis]

The creator is Dan Schneider - it’s well known and he should be in prison

[CT-Records]

Great job on the video and the commentary guys. Heartbreaking. Everyone who was a child at the beginning of this story is essentially a victim to Nickelodeon and Hollywood. I shudder thinking I used to watch shows like Drank and Josh, Amanda Show, and All That for entertainment as a kid, now knowing what kind of things were going on behind the scenes. Truly skews one's whole perspective of the entertainment industry and the television age.

[RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

How sad that she hated acting, because the reality is, she was very, very good at what she did. I really liked her show.

[broeheemed]

Her mother is a stone-cold amateur compared to DUIna Lohan, who was given a million-dollar house by her used-to-be actress daughter - no mortgage - then obtained massive home equity loans to fuel her party life, blew through it all, and the house was foreclosed on. Anyone who saw her completely blotto on the Dr. Phil show will understand.

[rozsheehy]

I kind of hate to say this, but I'm glad my mother is dead too. She did nothing but put me down, made me feel useless, and gave me PTSD. I tried so hard to be her friend but she wouldn't let me. Sometimes I wonder why I kept trying, I guess it's because you only get one mother and I desperately wanted her to love me. She disparaged me every chance she got, and it hurts my heart to know that she didn't love me. I, out of us 4 kids, look JUST like my dad who left her, every time she looked at me she saw him. I don't blame him for leaving her, but he left me too. She passed last year and I've yet to cry about it. I just don't feel it. She broke me, with joy in her heart. Yes, she was that cold and cruel.

[tootsiequilt]

I started watching iCarly with my granddaughter. I actually liked Jennette's character better than the other girl. I sensed a sadness inside her and wanted to hug her and tell her everything will be okay.

[starlingswallow]

I know what this is like: feeling like a robot, living every single day doing things you don't want to, hiding your voice deep inside, a voice that ends up becoming an inner scream that never ends and no one hears, not even yourself, because you've gotten so used to numbing it out and ignoring it.
Acting on the outside like everything is perfectly fine, that you're happy, and the dread that builds up in your stomach becomes a black hole, sucking anything into it that could shed some light on your depression, sadness, and terror. 😢
I never felt like I'd be free. I've been free for 6 years now!! My mind is now my own and so is my life. Mindfulness and meditation has helped me along with prayer ❤
I always thought death would be my only escape and my only option for peace. Leaving was the hardest, scariest thing I've ever done for myself!!!!

[QueenofMarine]

It's really awful that her father didn't step in to protect her. It doesn't matter that he wasn't her "real" father, he was her dad, the only one she'd ever known, he was raising her and her siblings and he had a responsibility to love and protect his kids, even if that means from the abuse of their own mother. What she went through is heartbreaking and it's really awful that she didn't have a single adult in her life who was willing or able to step in and help.
So many child stars, especially those with abusive parents, end up completely spiraling out of control. It's a testament to her strength and determination that she was able to come through all of that and become a healthy, successful adult.

[kungfupanda]

Almost every child actor/entertainer is the sole source of income for the family - that never goes well. 💔

[shrewss]

Jennette doesn't deserve the life she grew up with and the happiness I feel seeing her living healthy and free now is beyond words. I just hope she continues being an author and pursue her dreams