Jennette McCurdy Opens Up About Nickelodeon Hush Money & Her Abusive Childhood
Child actress Jennette McCurdy recently had her first on-camera interview about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother. In her new memoir, “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” McCurdy reveals secrets about Nickelodeon and the “hush money” they allegedly offered her. She also dives into her childhood and how she coped with the death of her abusive mother. Here are the must-see moments from McCurdy’s interviews.
First On-Camera Interview About Her Memoir
Jennette McCurdy went on Good Morning America to discuss her memoir, how she coped with her abusive mother's death and her work as a child actress on Nickelodeon.
McCurdy Declines Nickelodeon’s Hush Money
McCurdy says she is "proud" of her decision to decline $300,000 in "hush money" from Nickelodeon, which would have prevented her from speaking about her experiences at the network, specifically with a man she refers to in her memoir as “The Creator.” Read an excerpt from Vanity Fair.