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1. Jennette McCurdy says she turned down $300,000 to not speak about her experiences at Nickelodeon

Jennette McCurdy has "never seen any of the shows that I've been on," and after reading about her experiences making them, it's not hard to understand why. The iCarly alum is out with a memoir next week called I'm Glad My Mom Died, which explores her complicated relationship with her late mother and struggles with anxiety and eating disorders as a child actress. The book, according to The New York Times, also describes the "embarrassments and indignities" she allegedly endured at Nickelodeon, including "being photographed in a bikini at a wardrobe fitting and being encouraged to drink alcohol by an intimidating figure she simply calls the Creator." After the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat ended, McCurdy says she turned down a $300,000 offer from Nickelodeon to not publicly speak about her experiences there, an allegation Nick declined to comment on. "My whole childhood and adolescence were very exploited," she told the Times. "It still gives my nervous system a reaction to say it."

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.