Jennette McCurdy is an American writer, director, podcaster, and former actress and singer who has a net worth of $5 million as of 2023. She is best known for her roles as Sam Puckett on the Nickelodeon sitcoms iCarly and Sam & Cat, as well as for her music career and her web series What’s Next for Sarah?
How Jennette McCurdy Became Famous
Her Early Life and Career
Jennette McCurdy was born on June 26, 1992, in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in a musical family, as her mother was a singer and her father was a salsa percussionist. She started acting when she was six years old, after being inspired by Harrison Ford in Star Wars. She appeared in several TV shows and movies, such as Mad TV, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Malcolm in the Middle, Hollywood Homicide, and The Last Day of Summer.
Her Breakthrough Success
Jennette McCurdy’s breakthrough success came in 2007 when she was cast as Sam Puckett, the sarcastic and tomboyish best friend of Carly Shay (Miranda Cosgrove) on the Nickelodeon sitcom iCarly. The show was a huge hit, attracting millions of viewers and winning several awards. McCurdy earned $50,000 per episode and became a teen idol. She also reprised her role as Sam on the spin-off series Sam & Cat, co-starring Ariana Grande as Cat Valentine, from 2013 to 2014.
McCurdy also pursued a music career, releasing her debut single “So Close” in 2009 and her debut album Jennette McCurdy in 2012. She mainly sang country pop songs and toured with Miranda Cosgrove and other artists. She also released an EP titled Not That Far Away in 2010, which reached #3 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.
McCurdy also created and starred in her own web series, What’s Next for Sarah?, which premiered on YouTube in 2014. The series was a comedy-drama that parodied her experiences as a former child star. She also wrote, directed, and produced two short films: 8 Bodies in 2017 and Strong Independent Women in 2019.
How Jennette McCurdy Makes Money
Her Music Sales and Royalties
Jennette McCurdy makes money from her music sales and royalties. She has sold over one million records worldwide and has received gold certifications for her singles “Generation Love” and “Don’t You Just Hate Those People?”. She also receives royalties from her songs whenever they are played on the radio, streamed online, or used in movies or TV shows.
Her Endorsements and Merchandise
Jennette McCurdy makes money from her endorsements and merchandise. She has signed deals with brands like Birds Eye, Nintendo, NFL Rush Zone, and others. She also has her own line of clothing and accessories called The Jennette Collection, which sells online and at select stores.
Her Acting Projects and Podcast
Jennette McCurdy makes money from her acting projects and podcast. She has appeared in several films and TV shows, such as Pet, Between, Little Bitches, Bling Empire, The Death of Vibeke Oestergaard, and others. She also hosts her own podcast called Empty Inside, where she interviews celebrities and discusses topics such as mental health, eating disorders, relationships, and more.
FAQ
What is Jennette McCurdy’s net worth?
Jennette McCurdy’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of 2023.
How much did Jennette McCurdy make per episode of iCarly?
Jennette McCurdy made $50,000 per episode of iCarly.
How old is Jennette McCurdy?
Jennette McCurdy is 31 years old as of 2023. She was born on June 26, 1992.
Is Jennette McCurdy married?
Jennette McCurdy is not married, but she has dated several actors, such as Graham Patrick Martin, Max Ehrich, Andre Drummond, Jesse Carere, and others.
Why did Jennette McCurdy quit acting?
Jennette McCurdy quit acting because she felt ashamed of her past roles and did not enjoy the industry. She said on her podcast: “I resent my career in a lot of ways. I feel so unfulfilled by the roles that I played and felt like it was the most cheesy, embarrassing… I did the shows that I was on from like 13 to 21… I feel like I’m not proud of any of the work that I did.”
