TMC
07-10-2021, 05:06 PM
Jennette McCurdy reveals her late mom 'introduced' her to anorexia at 11-years-old while opening up about the pressure to 'look young' as a child star (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-9774903/Former-Nickelodeon-star-Jennette-McCurdy-reveals-late-mom-introduced-anorexia-11.html)
Jennette McCurdy opened up about her past battles with bulimia nervosa and anorexia, which she revealed began at the young age of 11
The 29-year-old star claimed her late mom suggested she restrict her diet to delay puberty
'My mom was the person that introduced me to anorexia, actually,' the former actress recalled
A year later, the iCarly alum said she heard the word 'anorexia' for the first time when a doctor expressed concern over her weight loss
Following the loss of her mom at 21, Jennette said she developed bulimia and was purging five to ten times a day
Jennette McCurdy opened up about her past battles with bulimia nervosa and anorexia, which she revealed began at the young age of 11
The 29-year-old star claimed her late mom suggested she restrict her diet to delay puberty
'My mom was the person that introduced me to anorexia, actually,' the former actress recalled
A year later, the iCarly alum said she heard the word 'anorexia' for the first time when a doctor expressed concern over her weight loss
Following the loss of her mom at 21, Jennette said she developed bulimia and was purging five to ten times a day