Jennifer Aniston to star in TV project based on child actor Jennette McCurdy’s memoir

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Jennifer Aniston is set to take on a new role in a television series inspired by Jennette McCurdy's memoir, "I’m Glad My Mom Died," which has been recognized as a No. 1 New York Times bestseller. The announcement, made by Apple TV+ on Tuesday, indicates that Aniston will portray the character of McCurdy's mother, who is described as overbearing and narcissistic. The dramedy will explore the complex and codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress, navigating the pressures of fame from her hit children's show, and her mother, who revels in her daughter's celebrity status. This project marks an expansion of Aniston's collaboration with Apple TV+, where she has already found success with the critically acclaimed series "The Morning Show."

Jennette McCurdy gained fame for her role as Sam Puckett on the popular Nickelodeon sitcom "iCarly." Her memoir, published on August 9, 2022, delves into her experiences in the entertainment industry and the challenges she faced growing up as a child star. The memoir's success on the bestseller list highlights the resonance of her story with audiences. In addition to starring in the series, McCurdy will also take on the roles of writer, producer, and showrunner, collaborating with Ari Katcher on the project. Aniston, who has been a prominent figure in television and film, continues to build her portfolio by producing and starring in compelling narratives that reflect contemporary issues in the entertainment world.

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Source URL: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/07/01/entertainment/jennifer-aniston-jennette-mccurdy-glad-my-mom-died

Jennifer Aniston is expanding her relationship with Apple TV+ beyond “The Morning Show.”

The streamer announced Tuesday that Aniston will next star in a new series based on “I’m Glad My Mom Died,” Jennette McCurdy’s “unflinching No. 1 New York Times bestseller memoir of the same name.”

“‘I’m Glad My Mom Died’ is a heartbreaking and hilarious recounting of Jennette McCurdy’s struggles as a former child actor while dealing with her overbearing, domineering mother,” a press release from Apple TV+ states. “The dramedy will center on the the codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress in a hit kid’s show, and her narcissistic mother who relishes in her identity as ‘a starlet’s mother,’ set to be played by Aniston.”

McCurdy found fame starring as Sam Puckett in the Nickelodeon sitcom “iCarly.” Her memoir was published on August 9, 2022 by Simon & Shuster and spent more than 80 weeks on the New York Times best seller list.

She is set to write, produce, and showrun the new series with Ari Katcher and Aniston will serve as an executive producer.

Aniston stars as Alex Levy on “The Morning Show” and is also one of that show’s producers. The series, whose fourth season launches on September 17, is based on a nonfiction book “Top of the Morning” by CNN chief media analyst, Brian Stelter.

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