25 is never a retirement age for an actress. Even if the person has won recognition and fame by handling great roles before that age. The years of youth are the days of dreaming of career heights. Perhaps the years of becoming more seriously active in acting, fully understanding and embracing the career. But the United States was shocked to hear that the actress Jeannette McCurdy, who proved her talent through web series in her childhood, completely quit acting at the age of 25. Even though he moved away from acting, he couldn’t keep up with his family. It was not to live a life of oblivion. To live another active life. To be active in directing and writing.
To release new music albums. To seek other avenues of self-expression than acting. Now 30 years old. ‘Munnadi’ has come up with a book which is the result of 5 years of work. It has also achieved a record by selling two lakh copies in two weeks.
I am glad my mother died autobiography. The culmination of two years of solo stage shows under the same name. The book contains things that have been said many times on the stage. And more than that. A new chapter of revealing, shocking truths.
McCurdy started acting at the age of 6. But it was not by choice. It was being forced. You are the only support for the family. From that day the boy started hearing that you should not lose this job. That too from my mother.
After the first series became a hit, the acting career came under Amma’s control. Mother strictly controlled the lifestyle and even food. Life went through strict regimens, regulating body weight and ensuring organ beauty. Years lived for someone. The tragic years of the McCurdy boy. Self-cursed childhood. The days of hating your own looks. A life that looked at fame with fear, and felt that every new role was chained.
The child was also a victim of physical abuse on the sets of the popular web series. Threats to not speak out were met with misbehavior. He is described as The Creator in the book. A self-proclaimed creator of many famous actresses. A person who was proud to be behind the global fame of many. After being tortured by that guru-like person, he did not know who to rely on anymore. Adolescence attacked together by helplessness and pity.
No child in the world is ready to be a star at such an immature age. Becoming a star without being mentally, emotionally and psychologically prepared is a disaster. Although there are more than enough to support: McCurdy says. Their tragedy was intensified by the fact that there was not a single person who had left more than enough. There is also the fact that those who were supposed to support them were constantly harassed.
The competition is not just between senior players. Among the child stars. It also faced pressure. He was forced to use drugs at a young age. Had to drink alcohol. The first kiss scene had to show passion and emotion. Crying in my mind. Forced to say obscene words. He was offered money not to divulge anything.
During her time on the children’s show, she was offered up to $300,000 not to reveal anything that happened there. There is still a heat of moral outrage when asked why no one thought of the children who starred in the show when it was made for children.
In 2018, Dana Schneider, the creator of McCurdy’s longest-running show, left the company. He denied all the allegations. But a magazine predicted that if the stars come out one by one, there will be a second wave of Me Too in America.
Mak left the acting scene in 2014. Any other person who acted as much as her would surely have found it difficult to lead a different life successfully. But Mac is lucky. She gave up acting and focused on directing and tried a new visual culture and warned about the dangers that await child stars. Through show and writing.
Mother’s name was Debra. Whenever Mac told her that she was not interested in acting, Debra reacted with emotional outbursts.
You can never give this up. This is our world. Here is the opportunity. This is our last chance: they will say, sitting with tears in their hands. Debra finally died of cancer in 2013.
I don’t know who I would be without my mother. I lived for my mother. Now mother is on her way – Mak writes. It was difficult to cope. But the news was comforting. The news that the mother died!
Mak is redefining the mother-daughter relationship. Its impact and fervor is what attracts readers to the book. Many readers say they haven’t read such an honest book in a long time. A 30-year-old woman says she feels completely free and relieved after her mother’s death. The shock it causes is boundless. The intensity of the words and the honesty of the experience are worth reading. This is evident in the reception of Mack’s book.
The refuge of mother is lost. Even feminist values are called into question when talking about that loss. If she can’t depend on her mother, who else should a girl depend on? The foundations of the family system are also shaking. Alone. Mak tells him that he is alone. Alone but not weak. And that another life awaits. Makin’s life story calls to prepare for it. Not gently; vehemently.
English Summary : I’m Glad My Mom Died | Book by Jennette McCurdy