Jennifer Aniston's latest announced role is nothing short of iconic.
In the TV adaptation of Jeanette McCurdy's incredible, best-selling memoir I'm Glad My Mom Died, she is set to play a “narcissistic” mum. The series (and memoir) recounts McCurdy's experiences as a Nickelodeon child star, exploring a toxic, co-dependent, abusive relationship with her mother, as well as her experiences with eating disorders, addiction, unhealthy relationships – as well as anxiety and shame.
Aniston has opened up before about her own difficult relationship with her mother, which has undoubtedly informed her inspiration behind her upcoming role. In an interview with Elle, she described her mother's focus on dieting and beauty left an impact on her as a person, as well as what she felt she didn't want to be herself.
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"She was missing what was [actually] important. I think she was just holding on and doing the best she could, struggling financially and dealing with a husband who was no longer there. Being a single mom in the '80s I'm sure was pretty crappy," Aniston reflected.
The 10-episode series will be written, executive produced and showrun by McCurdy herself and Aniston will also executive produce, as will Bad Sisters' Sharon Horgan and Margot Robbie's production company LuckyChap.
This comes ahead of Aniston's imminent return to our screens for the fourth season of The Morning Show in September, which will feature a two-year time jump after the events of season three in 2023.
Here's everything we know so far about the I'm Glad My Mom Died TV series.
I'm Glad My Mom Died plot
The plot synopsis for the Apple TV+ series adaptation of McCurdy's memoir reads as follows:
“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. 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.”
The book itself zeroes in on McCurdy's relationship with her mother, and the ways that it affected and infiltrated other areas of her life.
“I’ve been so touched by how much the emotional thrust of the story has connected with people, which I see as being my relationship with my mum,” McCurdy said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter after the book was released. “That’s an important and complicated relational dynamic to explore, and to see that people are responding to it has been amazing. And to see people responding to the humour of it and the aspect of exploring eating disorders and complicated grief, it’s really been incredible.”
I'm Glad My Mom Died cast
Aniston is the only confirmed cast member so far – we are beyond excited to hear who will play McCurdy's character.
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I'm Glad My Mom Died release date
No release date has been confirmed yet – we are hoping for 2026 but shall keep you posted.
I'm Glad My Mom Died trailer
It's sadly too early in the production and pre-production process for a trailer. We'll keep this article updated when one drops, though.
