Where is jennette mccurdy now

While her directorial debut Kenny is available to watch on YouTube, Jennette has directed several more films. These films tackle subjects that range from grief to disordered eating. Unfortunately, Jennette is no stranger to either subject. Her mother died after a year battle with cancer in Prior to her death, Jennette had written an article in the Wall Street Journal to give advice on living with an ill parent.

In , Jennette wrote a personal essay for the Huffington Post detailing her eating disorder, from which she had been in recovery for two years. Jennette pointed to a childhood in Hollywood and a parent who also struggled with disordered eating as two major factors in the development of her own struggle. Their discussion spanned the inauthenticity of talk shows, rejection and early acting gigs. She asked if McCurdy has ever felt rewarded by a character she played. In sharing their early career stories, McCurdy recalled a memory from when she was 10 years old.

Acting was always difficult for McCurdy and by the time she got her nerves under control and started to gain traction in her career, her mom died. Home TV News. Mar 2, pm PT. By Haley Bosselman Plus Icon. Per IMDb , the series' pilot episode was filmed but it has never been publicly released. After "iCarly," Alexander reprised his role on the show's spin-off, "Sam and Cat.

However, in recent years he has shifted his attention from the entertainment industry to his journalism career. He then received a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University. Alexander is currently working as a Wall Street reporter at Business Insider covering financial organizations.

Actress and comedian Mary Scheer was already established in the entertainment industry before taking on the role of Freddie's overprotective mom, Marissa Benson. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App. Click here to learn more.

A leading-edge research firm focused on digital transformation. View on Instagram. She reflected on the feeling of being recognized for her roles, saying, "My friends at 15, they're not like, 'Oh, cool, you're on this Nickelodeon show. And I imagine there's a very different experience to be had with acting if you're proud of your roles, and if you feel fulfilled by them. Although she didn't completely rule out an eventual return to acting, she did say that it will likely be some time.

News of Jennette's decision to take a break from acting comes as iCarly prepares for its return.