Jeanette Mccurdy

Jennette McCurdy was born on June 26, 1992, in Long Beach, California, and raised in Garden Grove, California. She began her acting career at the age of eight in 2000 on the sketch comedy show *Mad TV*, and subsequently appeared in various television series such as *CSI: Crime Scene Investigation* (2002), *Malcolm in the Middle* (2003–2005), and *Zoey 101* (2005). A significant turning point in her early career was her role as Sam Puckett in the hit Nickelodeon sitcom *iCarly* (2007–2012), which garnered her four Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards and established her prominence in children’s television. She reprised this role in the spin-off series *Sam & Cat* (2013–2014) alongside Ariana Grande.

Beyond acting, McCurdy pursued a musical career, independently releasing her debut single, “So Close,” in 2009. She signed with Capitol Nashville and released her debut EP, *Not That Far Away*, in 2010, followed by a self-titled EP and album in 2012. Her single “Generation Love” reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. In 2014, she created, wrote, and starred in her own web series, *What’s Next for Sarah?*, and later starred in the Netflix sci-fi series *Between* (2015–2016). In 2018, McCurdy made the decision to step away from acting, focusing instead on writing and directing. Her directorial debut was the short film *Kenny*.

A pivotal moment in her career as a writer came in 2022 with the release of her memoir, *I’m Glad My Mom Died*, which quickly became a New York Times Bestseller. The book details her experiences as a child star, her complex relationship with her mother, and her struggles with eating disorders. Following the memoir’s success, she secured a two-book deal with Penguin Random House. She is currently adapting her memoir into a television series, serving as a showrunner. McCurdy also hosts two podcasts, *Empty Inside* (2020) and *Hard Feelings* (2023), further diversifying her creative endeavors and engaging with audiences on personal and professional topics.