Jennette McCurdy
Jennette McCurdy is a former child actress known for her roles in Nickelodeon's iCarly and Sam & Cat.
Despite her success, McCurdy felt unfulfilled and ashamed of much of her work.
She quit acting in 2017 to pursue writing and directing, creating short films and a pilot.
McCurdy has written for publications like the Wall Street Journal and performed a sold-out one-woman show.
She hosts a podcast called "Empty Inside" where she discusses uncomfortable topics with guests.
Her memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, details her experiences with an abusive mother and the challenges of being a child actor in Hollywood.
