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  The Guardian

  Trauma memoir puts spotlight on mums turning daughters into child stars

  In a new book, ‘iCarly’ star Jennette McCurdy reveals how being pushed into acting by her mother at six led to anxiety and self-loathing

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  The Telegraph

  The shocking memoir that exposes the dangers of child stardom

  It’s a path so well-trodden it’s become its own clichéd Hollywood story arc: a child star is born, becomes the shiny new plaything of TV and film studios, wins the hearts of millions for their precocious talent, then... plot twist. It all goes wrong and we find out the truth about what they have been suffering behind the scenes, usually when it all breaks down in public – overdosing, drink driving, shaving their hair off, checking into rehab, dying tragically young. Rarely is there a happy endin

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  The Independent

  Jennette McCurdy says her brothers ‘understand’ and ‘support’ her memoir

  The actor’s memoir, titled, I’m Glad My Mom Died, is dedicated to her siblings

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  The Independent

  Fans say Ariana Grande was ‘sexualised and infantilised’ in Nickelodeon show after resurfaced clip goes viral

  The criticism comes after Jennette McCurdy’s allegations of on-set mishandlings and exploitation by Nickelodeon

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  The Independent

  Josh Peck says sobriety is still ‘the bedrock of my life’ 14 years after entering rehab

  ‘It’s something that I still do regularly to this day,’ actor said

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  Josh Peck thinks Jennette McCurdy is 'incredibly brave'

  Josh Peck thinks Jennette McCurdy is "incredibly brave" for speaking out in her new book and picked up a copy of his fellow child star's tell-all memoir as soon as he could.

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  Josh Peck praises co-star Jennette McCurdy's new memoir

  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. Sharing a picture of the duo hugging at an airport, Josh wrote in the caption: "My friend Jennette wrote a book and it’s out today. She’s brave, funny and thoughtful in ways few are. Get it today!" In the comments underneath the post, Jennette replied, "Love you my friend! thanks for the kind

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  Jennette McCurdy shares celebratory news after surprise memoir release

  Jennette McCurdy, best known for her role in the hit show, ICarly, released her explosive new book. Titled, I'm Glad My Mom Died, the memoir delves deep into the former actress' past with her life as a child actor and her relationship with her mother. MORE: Goldie Hawn looks happy and relaxed in sun-soaked photo with famous family Now, the success of her latest project has been announced - and it's good news! The memoir sold out on Amazon after one day of being released in the States, as well as

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  The Independent

  Jennette McCurdy defends title of her book ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’: ‘I mean it sincerely’

  “I get that it’s attention-grabbing, but it’s also something that I mean sincerely,” McCurdy said this week in an interview

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  The Independent

  Jennette McCurdy: The most shocking revelations from star’s memoir

  ‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ includes claims of exploitation, anorexia, co-star feuds, and more

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