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S1 EP6: Jennette McCurdy discusses child stardom and her memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'

76 min • 10 juli 2023

Louis meets former child actor and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy. Calling in from Missouri, whilst on her book tour, Jennette talks to Louis about the process of writing her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, her complicated feelings towards child stardom and how she’s managed to forge successful relationships since.

Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and death. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/

Links:

I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821/ref=asc_df_1982185821/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=570436685930&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2627304235139422921&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046360&hvtargid=pla-1530068095877&psc=1&th=1&psc=1

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