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Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Friends' Actress Tapped for Explosive Memoir Series, Fans Expect a 'Stellar Performance' Given Uncanny Real-Life Parallel
'Friends' Actress Tapped for Explosive Memoir Series, Fans Expect a 'Stellar Performance' Given Uncanny Real-Life Parallel originally appeared on Parade. Hollywood icon will star in Apple TV+'s upcoming series adaptation of Jennette McCurdy's explosive memoir, I'm Glad My Mom Died. The casting announcement has sent ripples through the entertainment world and social media, with fans immediately drawing parallels between Aniston's own well-documented relationship with her late mother and the series' deeply personal subject matter. McCurdy's memoir, which candidly details her tumultuous life as a child star on Nickelodeon's iCarly and her fraught, often abusive relationship with her mother, has captivated millions since its release. The book's raw honesty and challenging themes quickly made it a bestseller. Now, with Aniston stepping into a lead role, anticipation for the series has reached a fever pitch, particularly among those who have read McCurdy's powerful account. Reactions on Reddit highlight both the book's impact and the perceived suitability of Aniston for the project. "No one else would be allowed to make her story into a movie," one user commented, acknowledging McCurdy's involvement in the adaptation. They added, "And personally I'm not surprised, it's riveting and sad and there are lots of tragic biopics that get made. Movies like this do well." The raw emotional depth of the source material resonated deeply, with another fan sharing, "oof, this one's going to be a tough watch. reading it was hard enough. i'm firmly seated though!" Many online echoed the sentiment that Aniston's personal history makes her uniquely qualified for the role. "I have actually read the book Aniston's mom wrote about their relationship and all I can say is that Jennifer knows first hand what it's like to grow up with a mother who is a narcissist. I think she will do it justice," a Redditor wrote, referencing Nancy Dow's memoir about her relationship with Jennifer. Another added, "With Jen's own relationship with her mom….this is gonna be a stellar performance." The consensus among many is that Aniston's lived experience with a "tumultuous relationship with her emotionally abusive mother, that ended in no contact," will allow her to deliver a "fantastic" and nuanced performance. Fans also recalled Aniston's previous roles, noting her capacity to portray complex mother figures. "She was a great narcissistic mom in Dumplin, she really sold it and sold the redemption arch of the story. I'm actually excited to see her in this!" one comment highlighted. While some initially "did not picture her as the mother," many now believe she "can do it well." The series promises to be a powerful and potentially heart-wrenching viewing experience. "This book was an absolutely brutal read. I hope Jeanette makes bank," a fan expressed, reflecting the intense emotional journey the story presents. The casting of Aniston, a beloved figure with a deep understanding of the themes involved, suggests an adaptation poised for critical acclaim. "Best tactical move Jen has made in years," one user proclaimed, adding, "I'd just engrave the Emmy already," signaling high expectations for her performance and potential awards recognition. 'Friends' Actress Tapped for Explosive Memoir Series, Fans Expect a 'Stellar Performance' Given Uncanny Real-Life Parallel first appeared on Parade on Jul 1, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 1, 2025, where it first appeared.
News.com.au
28-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘When they ask if Disney Channel paid me well': Former Child Star shares pay reality
A former child star has shared the jaw-dropping amount he makes in residuals from a popular Disney channel show. Ryan McCartan, 31, starred in Liv and Maddie, a successful tween show that ran from 2013 to 2017. Usually, famous people shy away from discussing money, but he took to Instagram to reveal how much he still makes from the hit show. Residuals are an extra payment made to actors when re-runs are aired. It is separate from the salary they're paid initially. The star really aimed for transparency when he took to Instagram and shared his recent residual cheque of $41 cents. 'When they ask me if Disney Channel paid me well,' he joked. Thankfully, McCartan isn't relying on his measly residual paycheques to get by. Instead, the actor is currently starring in the musical version of The Great Gatsby on Broadway. The 31-year-old also has a million followers on Instagram and describes himself as a 'role model to tens of theatre kids' but he perhaps still most famous for his past relationship. He previously engaged to fellow former Disney star Dove Cameron. The pair met on the Liv and Maddie show and got engaged in 2016 after two years of dating, but they called off their engagement in the same year. McCartan announced their break-up on X and said, 'Dove has decided this relationship isn't what she wants' and added that the pair still loved each other and asked fans to be sensitive because it was a 'painful' time. Cameron also tweeted about their break-up, saying it was an 'intense' time and adding that there was still lots of love between the pair. Later in an interview with Seventeen magazine she admitted it was her first ever real relationship. 'It was on-screen and off-screen. A lot of what I went through in that first relationship, the very low-lows, I did not make public.' 'I was under the impression that I had to make everything look perfect all the time and my partner definitely put that in my ear,' she said. Cameron also said that while fans thought they were sharing 'loads' of their relationship online, she felt like she'd hardly shared anything. Meanwhile, McCartan went on the podcast, allegedly, and said the break-up was 'really hard' and 'plain out sucks,' but he understood that time would heal everything.
