In a recent interview, Jerry Trainor, who co-starred with Jennette McCurdy on “iCarly,” praised his memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” for its vivid portrayal of his challenges during the show’s original run.
Trainor praised McCurdy for her courage in sharing her truth. The memoir reveals McCurdy’s difficult early experiences in the entertainment industry, including his mother’s unusual beliefs about bathroom breaks and personal hygiene.
Read on to learn more.
Jerry Trainor Praises Jennette McCurdy’s Memoir
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In an interview with E! news, Jerry Trainor expressed his deep admiration for Jennette McCurdy’s 2022 memoir “I’m Glad My Mother Died.”
The memoir gives fans an honest look at the challenges McCurdy faced during the original run of “iCarly,” including her battle with an eating disorder and the alleged abuse she suffered from her late mother, Debra McCurdy, who died of cancer in 2013.
During the conversation, Trainor revealed that she wasted no time digging into the memoir, eager to understand McCurdy’s journey. “I read it right away,” he said. “It’s heartbreaking, but it’s also brilliant and funny. I feel very proud that he can tell the truth.”
Trainor added, “She’s very strong and very perceptive, and you can see it in the writing how smart she is. It’s something he’ll have to deal with for the rest of his life, but he’s great. He used it, and he became stronger because of it.”
Jennette McCurdy Details Childhood Struggles In Memoir
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In her memoir, McCurdy recounts her early experiences in the entertainment industry, including auditions arranged by her mother, Debra, with child talent agent Barbara Cameron.
During the audition, Cameron expressed interest in signing McCurdy’s brother, Marcus, but cited McCurdy as uncharismatic. However, Debra, a devout Mormon, encouraged the child star to pray for Barbara’s acceptance and supported her participation in the agency.
As part of the deal, McCurdy was required to attend acting classes, a condition he disliked. At the age of six, he got his first job as a background actor. However, acting as his representative, his mother informed him that she would only take his salary and “needs”.
Although the specifics of this “need” were not explicitly defined, McCurdy found the experience stressful and unpleasant. “Today is stressful and not fun, and if given the choice. I will choose not to do such things again,” he wrote, per E! News.
Mother Believes Bathroom Breaks Are ‘Unprofessional’
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Describing his challenging childhood experiences, including incidents involving his mother, McCurdy revealed one particular incident that occurred when he was just eight years old. Per E! NewsDebra has instilled in herself the belief that taking a bathroom break is unprofessional, creating anxiety about this basic bodily need.
However, there was a time when McCurdy couldn’t take it anymore and cried for permission to use the toilet. Even in distress, his mother insists on accompanying him and even insists on wiping him on his back.
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Another aspect of McCurdy’s childhood that she shares in her memoir involves her mother’s approach to personal hygiene. Until the age of 12, McCurdy described the rain as horrible because his mother would constantly bathe him. Debra went further, performing what she called a “breast and ‘front butt’ exam” on McCurdy, explaining that she was checking for possible cancerous lumps.
During this uncomfortable exam, McCurdy said she “usually just tried and thought about Disneyland while Mom was having the exam” and felt a “huge wave of relief” when the exam was over.
Jennette McCurdy Teases Acting Comeback
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McCurdy was the only member of the original “iCarly” cast who chose not to return for the show’s 2021 revival. Despite her doubts, the “Sam & Cat” cast recently hinted at the possibility of a return. Previously, he had shared that he had left his acting career.
However, since the publication of his memoirs, McCurdy has begun to think about returning to acting. In an interview with E! News in October, she shared her new perspective, stating, “I think just through writing the book I’ve gotten to a place where I think there might be a way to explore acting that doesn’t carry the baggage that I carry with me. for so long.”
He added, “Maybe if I write something for myself. I think that’s probably the only way I can try to explore it again.”
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