Her saying « I now shampoo my own hair » is left unnoticed but it’s the most profound thing she said. I bet her mom was a beast. She owned her daughter by interfering with the most intimate yet trivial things such as bathing or taking a shower on your own. She simply tried to control Jennette every way she could. Remind me of one scene from the movie Black Swan with Nathalie Portman. Nina’s mom cut her daughter’s nails and bathed her. Her mom dreamed to be a ballerina and she lived through her daughter like Jennette’s mom dreamt to be an actress and she forced her daughter to be one. So dark and so sad that a mom can’t offer her child love and acceptance.

Being the daughter of a narcissist is a special hell, not reserved for child actors. I feel for her. I can appreciate how she feels finally free…my freedom has not yet come. I have no siblings, so my experience has been very different, but narcissistic parents consume their children, no matter how many they have.

Finally an interviewer who can respect Jenette and ask the questions on a careful and deep way. I fell like most the interviews i watched with her they are always trying to poke her and kind of judging instead of respecting her experience with everything awful that happened. :) Good work abc!

She has grown so much and I am so proud of her. I was very upset when she wasn’t on the icarly reboot but now I am very happy she didn’t for her own sake and mental health

I'm around halfway through the audiobook and dear LORD. The fact that she is even halfway healthy is a miracle and a testament to the 'self-work' she has done in therapy. People who are insensitive or naïve enough to think parents can't ruin their kids' emotional and physical wellbeing need to read this book. It's very full on but it gives a great explanation of how enmeshment and parental abuse work.

I just hate to admit that I can relate to her in a way. I hate to admit that I feel her so much.

“I’m happier now. And I shampoo my own hair” dark! but my goodness, so eloquent. I love her so much.

It makes sense how she paused on the last question like that, proves that she's never thought of her mom's reaction to what Jennette is like right now. I'm so glad Jennette is at a place in life where she's not pressured to act in front of a camera and be exposed to the public like that. I love Jennette for being so honest and it's amazing that she's healing a lot because of her book.

My heart goes out to her and anyone who can relate to “motherly” abuse. Your past does not define you. Your future does. You are loved and cared for and wanted. You matter. And I hope everyone heals from their pain and let it go or find peace within yourself for yourself.

just finished the book. it was so deep how heavy things were for her so proud of her for choosing her integrity and power. she definitely shined a light at a dark industry even as how she described it it was dark

Someone forcing their child to take showers under their supervision until they are 17 is a different type of evil. the sad thing is, I relate to her experiences a lot as my "mother" is too narcissistic/abusive. I haven't spoken to my "mom" for a year.

I really enjoyed how much respect this interviewer had for Jennette. He was so sweet and careful with his words. If this was an hour long I would have watched it. I hope they stay in touch he was truly so kind to her.

Her mom was abusing her and it took a lot of courage to write that book and we find out things about her that we never knew. She’s a strong woman who knows what’s next for her.

He did an excellent job interviewing her. I don’t know her, But I’m so Proud of her. 🙏🏼

I'm gonna buy the book😍😍😍 It is very fascinating. I feel for her. Her mother was a straight up toxic and abusive person to her. There were several moments where I was horrified by how her mom treated her. I can't blame her for never wanting to act again. Her heart was never into it. She was living her mother's dream.

What a strong human being. Most ppl can't reach that place for decades and miss out on life. Definitely want to read this book now.

I got rid of my abusive mother over 4 years ago. I smoked cigarettes for 16 years. For some reason, I quit cigarettes less than a week after getting rid of my mother in my life. Funny how less stress can help your life out.

Someone somewhere is going to read this book and relate to their experience with their mother. They'll know they're not wrong for feeling a certain way after enduring abuse. I wish Jennette a good healing journey and the courage it takes to be honest about experiences as traumatic as these is truly inspiring.

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more clever, polarizing and artistic book cover in a while. Good for her and I hope she’s able to heal and grow more and more!

The way this interview ended touched my heart 💗it was so good to see her say she was happier and then how they were laughing

So proud of her, even if she never goes back to acting she'll always have solid supporters like me following her journey and wishing her the happiest life available to her✨🌼

Great interviewer! Loved how sincerely interested he was in the material and hearing Jennettes perspective. I can’t wait to read this book and hear her story fully through.

It’s a very sad feeling for anyone on this position. I’m happy she’s healing.

I grew up my whole life watching her, loving iCarly, following her closely, I saw her episode of Cupcake Wars for her country music album. And knowing that at that time she'd been suffering anorexia, and here she was on Cupcake Wars, promoting something someone expected her to do, eating these desserts that those bakers had made just for her, knowing that she was probably feeling so much guilt if she truly enjoyed having those cakes, it's really hard to think about and to watch that content the same way again. I'm glad that she's a lot more honest and authentic now. Now, she feels a lot more real. I respected her back then, now I'm in my twenties younger than her by only six years, and I respect her a hell of a lot more now.

I am halfway through the book and her writing is so captivating and the way you see the manipulation in the eyes of a child is so hearbreaking.

I hope a lot of people buy this book, especially younger people going through what she has gone through. Mental health therapy is something most people are afraid of dealing with, especially younger people and they think drugs are their temporary answer. She shows a better way through a controlling parent.

I've read some people talk about their abuser dying and feeling like a curse was lifted. Even though Jennette didn't know she was abused, I feel like it happened. She was finally able to understand who she was.

This interviewer was amazing❤️

“After having achieved the goal we’ve/she had set… she didn’t feel satisfied…” - ouchie. I felt that. Hit waaaay to close to home. 👀

Excited to read this and proud of her for all of this. Very scary to come out and share your life in a way that is very real and easily judged. So many people I’ve come across meet parental abuse with “but they love you deep down and you should know that,” some don’t. And it’s okay to make peace with that as an adult so you can move on in life in the healthiest way possible and not repeat the cycle. Family’s unconditional love is not a real thing, it’s a guise for abuse. We all deserve love, but you also need to hold up your end of the deal. Hope her future is bright and free.

she’s so well-spoken and eloquent

Blood is NOT always thicker than water

McCurdy's character on 'iCarly' (Sam Puckett) was obsessed w/food and had a less-than-ideal mother -- these were recurring comedic elements on the show. One wonders whether this was coincidence or something more, something sinister perhaps...

she's so mature and wit and I'm a huge fan!!

It's amazing how this young lady is strong and brave enough to share her experiences. I know this is helping other sufferers and that this can help them.

Wow great interview...I'm glad she is now free to spread her own wings...God bless

Will - thank you all around. Great interview. Very emotional. It helped me. God bless you with safety as you pursue your career.

I was immediately unimpressed with the title of her book but decided to pay attention to one of her interviews and oh my gosh...She endured A LOT! I never heard mention of her father, but her mom put her through it, she has no reason to lie, it's the truth. I went through a lot with my mother as well, and can absolutely relate in so many ways. I am so proud of and happy for her for doing this for her younger self and for the woman she is now...Also, for people like me who still do not have the courage to discuss those dark times...Thank you Jennette ♥️♥️

What a smart, strong, and inspiring woman! She certainly went through a lot but I am so happy to know that she had the courage to be her own person. I look forward to reading the book and to Jennette's future endeavors. I really hope that she has all the love and support from her friends and family. I may not know her personally, but I feel so proud of the person she has now become! I appreciate this interview. Great job, Will Reeve. 😊

Never heard of her but glad she is working through her issues.

The instant that last question was asked about what she would want her Mom to know, I verbally said "oh wow...that's going to be tough to answer" ---and turns out it was. I thought she was going to say "I'll have to get back to you on that one." - but she answered it and her answer was the most simple, yet the most complicated path to arrive at to answer. All respect to this young lady. Now that she's done this hard work of sifting through the rubble and knocking down the walls of her life to understand it, you can sense that she'll be able to achieve any goal or challenge l she decides to pursue. Well done Ms. McCurdy. All the best to you.

She is so well spoken

Woah this is blowing up😧 the fact that it made ABC news!!! Hope this shines light on Dan Schneider! Dan Schneider, karma is a bitch!!

Will buy the book definitely.

What a great interview. I truly value interviews where the questions aren't rude or condendscending but legit curiosity about their subjects!

I have yet to find a Disney kid star who is like a happy and well-adjusted adult

icarly was my absolute favorite show growing up it makes me so sad to find out what was going on behind the scenes :(

I’m going to buy the book. 🙏🏼

Happy for you, Jennette!

I love Jennette McCurdy ❤️

I'm so sorry to hear.. for her.

Given the fact that McCurdy has spoken about her recovery from eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia), her current appearance is notable. While she may be 'naturally thin', she nonetheless looks emaciated (see recent photos from her Instagram & her recent interviews on GMA and Nightline). McCurdy doesn't seem to have GAINED much weight since the time she was in 'iCarly' and 'Sam & Cat', and in fact, she may be larger/heavier in photographs from that time than she is now. This is not what one might predict for someone who has RECOVERED from eating disorders. It seems intuitive that many women/girls with anorexia or bulimia will experience a noticeable weight gain after they have recovered. Given the fact that people with such ailments may look to McCurdy's experiences for guidance or support, her current appearance is worthy of discussion. While it is unclear how the interviewer could have broached the topic during this particular interview, one wonders whether he was considering such issues while looking at her.

Thank you for writing this book Jennette!

She's been through ALOT you can tell in her eyes I feel so terrible for her to be very honest yet she is a stronger woman 👠 than people may precieve her as!

Stay sweet stay strong stay 😊 happy

This man should actually be fired it’s like writing a book report you know nothing on. He has no idea what she was talking about with the shampoo at the end.

Jeanette is not alone. It happens to other girls, too, and it's very confusing and difficult and embarrassing to admit and to deal with, especially as you get older and have kids of your own. I would never do to my daughter what was done to me by my mother. I also developed an eating disorder and addictions from it that took years to work through. Thank you for sharing your journey 🙏

I could just tell as the show went on The tone of her voice she was tired of a lot of things and fed up but she definitely made the show better❤️

That’s Christopher Reeves’ son interviewing her! I even recognized his dad in him before he said his parents both died young.

I feel the truth in her own words, the experience she went through sounds rough and real, means that she is recovering from years of abuse

I think her mom was a narcissist, they know no bounds when it comes to their evil, controlling, depraved souls

I honestly feel for Jeanette Because of what I understand her

Really good questions from Will Reeve.

I can’t wait to buy this book soon !! Jeanettes bravery is awesome. All women and girls who step up with the truth in the world deserve the utmost respect. She’s so mature and is a great role model for how to carry yourself through life with that attitude. Cool to grow up with her and be that tomboy tough and grow up to understand femininity and maturity alongside that same role model. Love you Jeanette 💖💖💖

Wow she is just so mature and wise it is beautiful to see this come out of such a tragedy good job Jeanette I am so proud of you and I am so sorry you had to endure all of that by your own Mother's Hands I know exactly how that feels..

I feel for her glad she is trying to help others ❤️ praying for her

love her

I know some former child actors. They all have almost the exact same story. It's crazy.

I am just so proud of her

amazing interview

Great interview! An insightful guest and a respectful interviewer; it also appears he actually read the book.

I want to read this!

I want to read this book so bad!

She is so courageous and deserves her happiness.

I read it. It’s very sad. Very funny at times too

I just realized this is Christopher Reeves son.

Where is the audiobook narrated by her? I just love her book so much. Definitely not one I'll soon forget.

love that this was a refreshing interview; most I've seen were asking the same repetitive questions designed to get a quick headline. This interviewer def did his research and asked thoughtful questions!

It's extremely sad to hear that her mother was pretty much manipulative and using her just to help the family which isn't right. I honestly wish the mother could've got help with whatever she was struggling with because using your own child as a puppet to provide for the family is just evil! She truly ruined her daughter's life just to make money which was clearly the whole point of why she got her into acting in the first place. It wasn't about Jennette making her as an actor to achieve success it was for her mom to make money which was dark. I'm glad she is doing fine now. I can definitely see Jennette becoming an author. The way she talks and expresses herself is beautiful. I hope to see her inspire and touch a lot of people with her book and many others she create. My heart goes out to her❤

I have plans to order and read this book. I just can’t help but feel sorry for Jennette. Her mother was indeed a pain in the ass for forcing her to be famous, not accepting that acting was something that Jennette wanted to pursue all her life. I can’t wait to read it!

I want to give her a hug

this is an incredible interview

Good interview

You can see this guy did his research with the questions. Bravo!

Buy her book support her to be brave and honest

Iam SO SO PROUD OF HER.

I’m sooo proud of her. 💕

She’s a very strong girl.. never was such a fan of her shows or characters but as a person she seems great and didn’t deserve what she was put through with her own mother. 😢

She is infectious.. I would love to see her act I think she could become a legend (more so then she already is)

Your gonna be fine baby you got this kid 🥰

I don't like how the person interviewing her is all business as usual when she's talking about a serious topic this is a lot to talk about and it takes a lot of courage especially if your whole life revolves around pleasing an abusive person

So many Karens in these comments.

Una muy buena entrevista, preguntas muy profundas, jennette con una increíble habilidad de habla y una grandiosa historia de superación, estot muy orgullosa y feliz por ella.

Sad she went through this. I’m concerned about someone I know having a narcissistic mother bht I don’t want to jump to conclusions. Can anyone else share their experience with an overbearing/narc mom if you’re comfortable??

I hope she wasn't asked to deliver her mother's eulogy.

A definite must get,I'm going to get this.

la amooo

I completely understand what kind of mom she had because mine could fit in the same box. I call it the "Coraline's mom syndrome" (if you haven't seen that movie I recommend it, it's called Coraline) and it's like having two moms in one body where the normal one loves you, want you to have a better life than she had, want to take care of you, want and wish your own good... but on the other side there's this eye-buttoned mom who want you besides her all the time, thinks she knows exactly what you want and what you need, thinks she should take all of your decisions so you won't make a single mistake and at that minimum sign you let her know you wanna be free, and she's suffocating you and you wanna be you not a better representation of the things she lacks... she lose it. Just like Jennette I also wanted to be a writer and I've had the dream to write a book that would be similar to hers, but I guess I'm not ready to face some things yet because I still have my mom by my side... My biggest fear is have to wait till she's no longer here to be free (because I can't afford neither therapy or live on my own) and end up with a lot of resentment. I'm so ready to heal but the problem is she isn't 😕

Jennette McCurdy deserves better. Same with Alexa Nikolas.

First good interviewer I've seen with her.