Miranda Cosgrove Confirms Lasting Friendship with Former iCarly Co-Star Jennette McCurdy

Miranda Cosgrove, who rose to fame alongside Jennette McCurdy and Nathan Kress on the Nickelodeon hit iCarly, reflects on their enduring bond despite changes over the years. While Cosgrove acknowledges they are not as close as before, she emphasizes their shared experience growing up together and continues to consider them family, appreciating that they navigated the pressures of child stardom and homeschooling side by side. Cosgrove also expresses understanding of McCurdy's decision to step away from acting and pursue writing after revealing personal struggles in her memoir about her mother's alleged abuses. Though they don't hang out as much, Cosgrove feels confident she could reach out to McCurdy if needed and supports her career shift. She also discusses the complexities of child acting, highlighting how parental involvement can complicate young actors' experiences. Meanwhile, Cosgrove pursued psychology at the University of Southern California to explore other interests, even if she hasn't found another passion as compelling as acting.