Jennette McCurdy Talks How She Broke Free From Her Mother’s Tyranny

Jennette McCurdy became popular when she starred in “iCarly.”

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She started acting when she was eight years old.

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McCurdy never wanted to be an actress initially.

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Debbie, McCurdy’s mother abused her by forcing her into acting against her wishes.

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Debbie died of breast cancer in 2013.

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After Debbie’s death, McCurdy went for therapy to help her recover from the abuse.

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She left acting to start a stand-up comedy show.

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In "iCarly," McCurdy was Carly’s best friend and also a co-host.

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Apart from iCarly, she also featured in a series of TV shows before her mother died.

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