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UPI
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Jennifer Aniston to star in adaptation of Jennette McCurdy's memoir
July 2 (UPI) -- Friends and The Morning Show actress Jennifer Aniston has signed on to star in Apple TV+'s adaptation of Jennette McCurdy's best-selling 2022 memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died. Aniston, 56, will also executive produce the 10-episode series, alongside McCurdy and Ari Katcher, who will also write the program. "I'm Glad My Mom Died is a heartbreaking and hilarious recounting of McCurdy's struggles as a former child actor while dealing with her overbearing, domineering mother," Apple TV+ said in a press release on Tuesday. "The dramedy will center on 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, 33, is known for her roles on the Nickelodeon show iCarly, Sam & Cat, Malcolm in the Middle, Zoey 101, True Jackson, VP and Between. Jennifer Aniston stars in a new series based on Jennette McCurdy's best-selling coming-of-age memoir. Written, executive produced and showrun by McCurdy and Ari Katcher. Aniston, Sharon Horgan and Merman, LuckyChap, Jerrod Carmichael and Erica Kay to executive produce.... Apple TV (@AppleTV) July 1, 2025 "So excited + honored that i get to create, write, and show-run this show and work with this incredible group of people," McCurdy wrote on Instagram Tuesday. Victoria Justice commented on the post: "Wowowowowow jennette!!! Congrats, this is incredible." Jennifer Aniston turns 56: a look back
The Independent
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
This Friends actor is set to star in I'm Glad My Mom Died – read the book behind the series
Adults of a certain generation will instantly recognise Jennette McCurdy. The child star played Cat in the Nickelodeon show iCarly and appeared alongside Ariana Grande in Sam & Cat. But it was her 2022 memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died, which revealed a darker side to her fame. In the boldly titled book, she recounts her dysfunctional childhood of emotional and physical abuse at the hands of her narcissistic mother. Expertly balancing humour and heartache, the memoir lasted more than 80 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and garnered critical acclaim. Unsurprisingly, the rights to the book were snapped up by Apple TV. Now, it's been announced that Jennifer Aniston is set to star in the 10-episode series inspired by McCurdy's memoir. While other details are thin on the ground, Apple TV describes the upcoming show as a 'heartbreaking and hilarious recounting of Jennette McCurdy's struggles as a former child actor while dealing with her overbearing, domineering mother. 'The dramedy will centre on the codependent relationship between an 18-year-old actress in a hit kids' show, and her narcissistic mother who relishes in her identity as 'a starlet's mother.'' The adaptation will likely stay true to its source material, with McCurdy signed on as co-writer, executive producer and showrunner alongside Ari Katcher. Excitingly, Aniston and Bad Sisters' Sharon Horgan are also listed as executive producers. With the rest of the cast yet to be announced, it could be years until the TV adaptation arrives on our screens. In the meantime, here's everything you need to know about McCurdy's memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died. Part exposé on the perils of child fame and part reckoning with the relationship with her mother, I'm Glad My Mom Died secured a spot in my review of the best memoirs and autobiographies. The provocative opening of the book sees McCurdy at her mother Debra's hospital bedside. She's got cancer and is in a coma - in a bid to wake her, McCurdy whispers, 'Mommy, I am... so skinny right now.' What follows is the Nickelodeon star recounting her dysfunctional childhood with her cruel and narcissistic mother, who failed at her own acting career. Despite her comic roles on screen, behind the scenes, McCurdy was depressed and anxious, suffering from disordered eating and alcohol abuse in her teens. In the book, McCurdy reveals how her mother forced her to diet and wouldn't let her shower alone until she was 18 years old. It wasn't until her mother died in 2013 that she understood the abuse she had suffered. This could be a depressingly sad memoir in anyone else's hands, but McCurdy's skill for storytelling and dark humour balances the bleakness of her story. Ultimately, it's about abuse masquerading as love. McCurdy's narration of the audiobook adds further depth to her story – it's well worth a listen.
Daily Mail
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Man conned by deepfake of Jennifer Aniston reveals he was 'relentlessly' targeted by AI-generated videos
A British man has revealed he was scammed out of nearly $300 by an AI deepfake of Jennifer Aniston. Paul Davis, 43, from Southampton, England, who unemployed man and suffers from depression, said he was 'relentlessly' targeted by AI-generated videos – including ones that featured Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and even the iconic Friends star. Davis said he was sent an image of what looked like Jennifer Aniston's driving license before she told him she loved him and asked for money. Sadly, he believed the message was real and sent the money in the form of non-refundable Apple gift cards. He said: 'I've got fake videos from Jennifer Aniston asking me for £200 ($274) and saying she loves me. I've paid and I was bitten. Once bitten, twice shy.' The scam is part of a worrying online trend, where advanced AI technology is used to create convincing fake videos of celebrities, designed to con victims into handing over cash or personal details. Paul said he'd been receiving dozens of messages every day, with scammers trying to fool him into thinking he's won a 'special prize', from cash to a luxury Range Rover. Some of the videos even feature AI versions of Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg saying: 'This is not a scam, believe me,' insisting he's a 'genuine person'. The fake messages are often accompanied by doctored certificates or phony ID cards. Davis went on: 'It's been going on for about five months. I thought people would get into trouble for this, but these people seem to be having a laugh and getting away with it. 'Someone I know has spent over a grand on Apple gift cards for scammers.' Struggling with his mental health and unable to work, he said the the scams were taking a toll on him. 'I can't keep taking that sort of hit,' he added. Conversations: Messages between Paul and Jennifer Aniston Deepfake: Davis has also received scam messages from an AI version of Elon Musk, claiming he has won $500K Dr Jennifer Williams, an AI expert at the University of Southampton said that this is a classic phishing scam, but with a terrifyingly modern twist. She said: 'The scammer would input details like the victim's name (obtained from various sources) into an AI model to generate the image, refining it until it appears convincing. 'The goal is to get the victim's home address under the guise of 'delivering' prizes like a car or a non-existent Facebook Mastercard.' Once a relationship is established, scammers often request victims to purchase gift cards – and then send them the codes. Dr Williams warned people to stay vigilant and watch for telltale signs such as odd phrasing, highly pixelated images, and suspicious wording like 'don't be afraid' – all designed to provoke an emotional response. She also said to be wary of different pixelation patterns around names, which can indicate they were digitally altered. And perhaps, most importantly, Facebook does not give away large sums of money or luxury vehicles.
Daily Mail
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Friends stars Jennifer Anniston and Courteney Cox reunite as they prove 30 year friendship is stronger than ever in sweet snap together
Jennifer Anniston and Courteney Cox proved their friendship is still as strong as ever after 30 years as they posed in a sweet snap together on Monday. The pair, who met playing Rachel and Monica on iconic sitcom Friends, cuddled up to each other in the candid snap. Both embracing their natural beauty the actresses went makeup free for the casual meet up as they appeared to be in their kitchen making a drink. And fans went wild for the snap as they took to the comments declaring: 'Rach and Mon Forever'. Others penned: '4th picture : Rachel and Monica ❤️'; 'I love that she hangs out with Courtney and Lisa all the time it fills my heart Hahha'; 'a beautiful reminder that something's remain the same'; 'MONCHEL fornecer!' Over the decades they have both spoken warmly about their enduring bond, with Jennifer describing Courteney as 'fiercely loving' and 'ridiculously loyal.' 'There's absolutely no judgment in Court. You'll never feel scolded. She's extremely fair, ridiculously loyal and fiercely loving,' Jennifer gushed a decade ago. 'I've slept in her guest bedroom a lot. Without giving away too much of my private stuff, all I can say is she's been there for me through thick and thin,' she told More. Meanwhile last year Jennifer paid tribute to Courteney as she celebrated her 60th birthday. Jennifer raved of her 'magical' and 'ferociously talented' friend as she penned: 'Celebrating this powerful, magical, mystical, interesting, interested, ferociously talented girl today!!! 'My sweet CC @courteneycoxofficial… she's funny like no other, STUNNING on the inside and out. Independent in the most gorgeous way, cares for everyone even if she doesn't know you.' 'Terrified of dogs even though I've never known her NOT to have at least two of them ☺️ Fiercely loyal to the end. She'll redecorate a room like nobody's business. Spot a smudge on a window from a mile (literally) away. 'She doesn't care what other people think!! I can't imagine a world without her. It's one of my great honors to call her one of my best friends for life… Happy happy birthday CC. I love you!' For Jennifer's birthday, Courteney wrote: 'Happy Birthday my sweet Jenny Louise. Also don't know why I call her that…but I sure do love you.' Back in April the pair reunited for a cosy dinner with Courteney's boyfriend Johnny McDaid as the actress shared a sweet photo dump. The Scream star glowed as she posed for a selfie at the dinner table with her boyfriend and pal. Jennifer, who donned a brown top and gold hoop earrings, looked incredible as she nestled into Courteney's beau for the snap. Elsewhere in the photo dump, Courteney posted a hilarious snap of a turkey hat on her head, recreating the iconic moment when her character Monica in Friends did the same thing.
Daily Mirror
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
'I was conned out of cash by 'Jennifer Aniston' - she told me she loved me'
A fraudster pretending to be Friends star, Jennifer Aniston, reportedly scammed a man out of £200 after claiming she desperately needed the cash for 'Apple subscriptions' A heartbroken Friends fan claims he was cruelly scammed out of £200 by a fraudster pretending to be Jennifer Aniston. Paul Davies from Southampton, says he thought he was chatting to the Rachel Green legend on social media before 'Jennifer' asked to him to hand over the cash so she could pay for her "Apple subscriptions". Paul says he was targeted by a flurry of AI scammers pretending to be Hollywood stars in a worrying new wave of deepfake fraud. The Brit, 43, revealed how he was swamped by swathes of very convincing clips - he thought were from celebrities - including Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk. However, when 'Jen' sent him her driving licence as proof of her identity, he says he fell for it, not least because she told him she 'loved him'. Speaking to The Sun, he said: 'I've had fake videos from Jennifer Aniston saying she loves me and asking for £200. I believed it – and I paid.' The savage scam saw him send £200 worth of non-refundable Apple gift cards to the alleged American sweetheart as Paul admitted: 'I got bitten. 'Once bitten, twice shy.' During their exchange on social media, 'Jennifer' sent a slew of sweet messages to Paul while also warning him not to contact Facebook because "you don't want problems". The cruel con is sadly part of a worrying wave of deepfake, AI generated videos, which often forge someone's face, voice or entire likeness. Paul claims he's been hounded by droves of deepfake videos, often promising he's won a huge prize, endorsed by a fake celebrity. One video even showed a fake Zuckerberg declaring: 'This is not a scam - believe me' while flashing a phoney ID. 'They make it look so real,' Paul said. "It's been going on for five months. I thought someone would get in trouble for this, but they seem to be having a laugh – and getting away with it.' Paul, who admits his mental health has been greatly affected by the scam, says he's sharing his story to protect others. It comes after another unsuspecting Facebook user fell foul of a scammer pretending to be Brad Pitt. They conned a French woman out of nearly £700,000 by pretending to be the Fight Club star, despite actually living in Nigeria and never stepping foot in front of a camera. Interior designer Anne, 53, was conned into funding a fake cancer treatment for the so-called star after receiving AI-generated selfies and love messages. The sham romance lasted over a year, costing Anne her fortune, her marriage, and her mental health. Eventually a crack team discovered the scammer's identity, his Nigerian home, along with, sadly, 34 other victims.
