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Jennifer Aniston Plays Jennette McCurdy’s Abusive Mom in Memoir Adaptation

Jennifer Aniston will play Jennette McCurdy’s late mom, Debra McCurdy, in the Apple TV+ adaptation of 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'

I’m Glad My Mom Died detailed Jennette’s complicated relationship with her abusive mother and the road to recovery following Debra McCurdy ’s death in 2013. According to the synopsis, the dramedy will center on “the codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress in a hit kids’ show, and her narcissistic mom who relishes in her identity as a starlet’s mother.” In her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, Jennette broke down the years of alleged abuse she faced at the hands of mother Debra McCurdy.

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