Jennette McCurdy Interview - Portrait Magazine, January 2008

Jennette McCurdy Interview
Interview by Eleni
Interview date: December 2007

Name: Jennette McCurdy
Career: Actor
IMDb page: www.imdb.com/name/nm1390614
Official Site: www.jennettemccurdy.com



Jennette

How did your acting career start?
I went to see the movie Star Wars: Episode 1 and after it was over, I turned to my Mom and said, “Mom, I want to be in the movies.” She said that an actor was the kind of person who can just get out there and put shyness aside and do whatever you need to do. I said, “No, I’ll do it if I need to do it. I won’t be shy.” I bugged her for over a year, asking, “Whatever happened with that agent? Did you get me an agent yet?” And, finally, I got one.

What are the best parts/worst parts of acting?
Best part is portraying different characters. There is no worst part.

What future projects can we expect you in?
An Independent film “Proving Ground”

Coolest celeb you’ve met?
Harrison Ford & Josh Hartnett

Who do you most want to work with?
Johnny Depp & Tom Hanks

How do you balance your acting and your regular life? Do you still have time to be a regular kid?
My family always keeps me grounded. I do have to squeeze in activities at random times.


ICarly


The ICarly cast

Best moment during filming:
My birthday on set with bagpipers playing Happy Birthday to me.

Most embarrassing moment on set:
Tumbling down stairs in the loft on set

Ever had a Crush on someone on set?
No

Favorite person you work with:
Dan Schneider

Favorite episode filmed:
“I Dream of Dance” episode

Can you give us a hint on what happens to your character in the future?
Sorry, the writers keep that a secret.

If you could write an episode of ICarly, what would happen?
The cast would switch bodies & personalities. I would like to be Spencer.


Favorites

Food- Spaghetti, Pink lady apples, pancakes
Candy- Hershey’s bar
Ice cream- Cookies & cream
TV show- Project Runway
Website- iCarly.com
Male actor- Johnny Depp
Female actress- Meryl Streep
Band- Daughtry


What do you look for in a guy?
Humour, and good personality

Are you single?
Yes

Describe your ideal date-
Group setting with friends

Who would be your perfect date [celeb crush]?
Johnny Depp

Describe your style-
Sporty/ Funky

Ever had any fashion disasters?
No

Got any beauty tips?
Always wear Tinted Lash Conditioner. It keeps your eyelashes healthy and helps make them grow

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Honest, Friendly, Determined

If you were a super hero, who would you be?
Superman

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
New York City

Are you home schooled?
Yes

Describe a typical day in your life-
On a typical day, my mom will wake me up around 7:00am (later than Monday-Wednesday because we only rehearse on those days..I have to get up at 5:00am then!!) with a mug of hot cocoa or a piece of wheat toast. I’ll work on some homework on the way up to the studio. After getting my wardrobe, hair and makeup done, I go straight to filming. I film, film, and film some more until lunch, which is usually about 2:15pm. I have half an hour lunch, then I squeeze in about an hour of school before filming some more. I’ll get off work at about 7:00pm, and do more schoolwork on the way home. My mom makes dinner when we get home, then she drives me over to an ice rink from 9:30-11:30pm, where I do an hour of figure skating and an hour of ice hockey. After that, I’m pretty tired. I head straight to bed when I get home.

If you were stuck on a desert island with only three things, what would they be and why?
Notebook & Pen so I can write and My Mom because she is the smartest person I know

Tell me a secret![random fact about you]
– I loath whipped cream!

Do you have a myspace?
No, I don’t have a page

How can fans contact you?
P.O. Box 6355,
Garden Grove,
CA 92846-6355