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

Listen to this episode from The Louis Theroux Podcast on Spotify. 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 McCurdyhttps://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  iCarly Netflix linkhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70136153 Sam + Cat Netflix linkhttps://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80027564 Sam + Cat – Dumpster SceneSam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away Ron Howard - Happy DaysHappy Days | Richie Loses It Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith ShowAndy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-2-6-wrestling Attachment Theoryhttps://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337 New York Times profile of Dan Schneiderhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nickelodeon.html  Credits: Producer: Paul Kobrak Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri Production Manager: Francesca Bassett Music: Miguel D’Oliveira Show notes compiled by Millie Chu  Executive Producer: Arron Fellows A Mindhouse Production exclusively for Spotify www.mindhouse.co.uk  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices