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Jennette McCurdy shared why she was "jealous" of Ariana Grande while being a Nickelodeon star.  In her new memoir, "I’m Glad My Mom Died," McCurdy, 30, got candid about her "Sam & Cat" co-star. McCurdy referred to Grande as a "burgeoning pop star" who "regularly" missed filming. According to McCurdy, Grande was absent "to go sing at award shows, record new songs, and do press for her upcoming album," while she was left to "angrily hold down the fort." Jennette McCurdy shared why she was "jealous" of Ariana Grande while filming their Nickelodeon show "Sam & Cat." (Photo by Jesse Grant) "Sam & Cat" aired for only one season during 2013-2014, and after the show's cancellation, Nickelodeon offered the former actress $300,000 to keep her experiences at the network private, McCurdy said.

Getting honest. Over the years, former Nickelodeon stars have opened up about their journey as child actors at the network — and not everyone had the same experience.

“Zoey 101” actress Alexa Nikolas is the latest child star to criticize Nickelodeon.

Kel Mitchell is praising fellow Nickelodeon alum, Jennette McCurdy, for releasing her shocking tell-all, "I’m Glad My Mom Died." "Everyone has a different story and the way that they want to tell their story and express themselves – and to get it out – that’s definitely important," the 43-year-old told Page Six on Tuesday. "I remember what she went through when her mom passed around that time," the comedian recalled.

Josh Peck has praised Jennette McCurdy's new memoir. The Drake & Josh actor praised his fellow Nickelodeon child star's memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, on Instagram to celebrate its release earlier this week.

A journey to healing. Jennette McCurdy‘s attempts to work through her trauma following her time in the spotlight take center stage in her new book, I’m Glad My Mom Died.

Jennette McCurdy is opening up about her friendship with Miranda Cosgrove. In her new memoir, , the 30-year-old former actress reveals her first impression of her  co-star and shares why she didn't sign on to be a part of its recent reboot. The show ran for six seasons, which aired between 2007 and 2012.After landing the role of Sam Puckett when she was 14, McCurdy was «fascinated» to learn of Cosgrove's «independence,» something McCurdy wasn't accustomed to, given her abusive relationship with her now-late mom.«She walked alone to pick up food from a different nearby restaurant each day — alone! What’s that like? Then I’d always hear when she came walking back into the studio because she’d be playing Gwen Stefani or Avril Lavigne from her Sidekick.

Sharing her side of the story. Jennette McCurdy has gotten honest about being a child star on Nickelodeon — and the experience wasn’t always positive.

Jennette McCurdy is opening up about her childhood trauma.  McCurdy revealed she was "exploited" when she was a child actor on Nickelodeon’s "iCarly" and "Sam & Cat."  She says her overbearing mother and the television industry were both to blame, as they "failed to protect her," according to the New York Times.   "My whole childhood and adolescence were very exploited," McCurdy said.

Reflecting on her part. Jennette McCurdy addresses her personal and professional life in her upcoming memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died — which includes her tumultuous time on Nickelodeon.

Reconsidering the past? Some actors aren’t proud of every project they’ve been a part of — even the ones that skyrockets their careers.

Jeanette McCurdy brought laughs to a generation of kids as “iCarly” sidekick Sam Puckett, but at the time she was starring in the hit Nickelodeon sitcom her real-life teenage years were far darker, including a painful struggle with bulimia that she credits to her mother.

Jennette McCurdy might have skipped out on the iCarly revival, but fans can rest easy knowing that she was written off in the most Sam Puckett-y way possible!

Ethan Shanfeld Before Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove) was the original influencer, racking up internet views, producing skits with co-host Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) and booking some of pop’s biggest acts to perform on her web show “iCarly.”From spaghetti tacos to PearPhones, Gibby (Noah Munck) to T-Bo (Boogie), and Random Dancing to Messin’ with Lewbert, “iCarly” was one of Nickelodeon’s most unique, memorable and successful series.In celebration of the

A summer of new TV — and some reboots, because it is 2021 after all. Beginning this month, some of the most-anticipated shows of the year will debut. However, many include familiar faces!

When the “iCarly” gang reunite for the Paramount+ revival, they will be short one character: the titular Carly’s BFF Sam Puckett.

Jennette McCurdy will not be appearing in the upcoming reboot of iCarly, and there’s going to be an explanation why on the show.

The cast of the “iCarly” reboot jumped to their co-star Laci Mosley’s defense as she received racist backlash on Instagram.

“iCarly” actress Jennette McCurdy is speaking further about her decision to quit acting.

Don’t expect Sam to sign on for the upcoming iCarly revival, y’all!

Jennette McCurdy is done with acting.During the latest episode of her podcast,, the 28-year-old actress revealed she quit acting a few years ago, admitting, «I resent my career in a lot of ways.» McCurdy first rose to fame in 2007 for portraying Sam Puckett on Nickelodeon's  later reprising the role for alongside Ariana Grande.«I quit a few years ago because I initially didn't want to do it.

It’s official: Jennette McCurdy will definitely not be returning for the iCarly reboot on Paramount+. The revival was confirmed in Dec. 2020, with Miranda Cosgrove, Nathan Kress and Jerry Trainor all slated to return. During an interview with Anna Faris, Jennette explained why she is sticking to her decision not to return to acting, and will not be reprising her role of Sam Puckett.

It’s not good news for those hoping Jennette McCurdy will join the “iCarly” reboot.