Jennette McCurdy defended her ‘abusive’ mom for years

Jennette McCurdy defended her ‘abusive’ mom for years

Jennette McCurdy would defend her mom, Debra McCurdy, in therapy sessions because she didn’t understand the latter was being “abusive.” “Initially when I went to therapy, I did have my mom still on the pedestal and every time, I felt defensive immediately,” Jennette, 30, said in a pre-recorded interview aired on Monday’s episode of “The…

‘Zoey 101’ star Alexa Nikolas protests ‘unsafe’ work environment at Nickelodeon

‘Zoey 101’ star Alexa Nikolas protests ‘unsafe’ work environment at Nickelodeon

Actress Alexa Nikolas, who is best known for starring in Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101,” staged a protest outside of the company’s headquarters in Burbank, California on Thursday. The 30-year-old who appeared on the hit show alongside Jamie Lynn Spears, said she “didn’t feel safe” during her stint on the series, and detailed the alleged abuse she…

Jennette McCurdy is ‘courageous’ for writing book

Jennette McCurdy is ‘courageous’ for writing book

Nickelodeon icon Kel Mitchell says Jennette McCurdy is “courageous” for writing about her time at the network in her book, “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,” Mitchell, 43,…

Jennette McCurdy on what made her ‘pissed’ at Ariana Grande

Jennette McCurdy on what made her ‘pissed’ at Ariana Grande

The “Sam & Cat” claws are out. Jennette McCurdy says her dislike for Ariana Grande began soon after they started filming their Nickelodeon show when she realized the pop star allegedly got permission to pursue outside opportunities. “I booked two features during ‘iCarly’ that I had to turn down because the ‘iCarly’ team wouldn’t write me out of episodes…