Jennette McCurdy Says She Doesn’t Want Kids — But Froze Her Eggs “Just in Case”

Jennette McCurdy is being open about her future — and it doesn’t currently include having children.

The actor and author of I'm Glad My Mom Died appeared on the January 7 episode of the popular podcast Call Her Daddy, where she spoke honestly about her childhood, relationships, and thoughts on motherhood.

McCurdy, 33, is no stranger to tough conversations. During the interview, she revisited her complicated upbringing and the allegedly abusive relationship she had with her late mother, Debra McCurdy, which she has previously detailed in her bestselling memoir.

As the conversation wrapped up, podcast host Alex Cooper asked McCurdy a direct question: how did her childhood shape her views on becoming a mother?

McCurdy didn’t hesitate.

“I don’t want kids if that’s what you’re asking,” she said plainly, before turning the question back to Cooper.

Cooper shared that while she didn’t want children in her twenties, her feelings have changed with time. McCurdy found that perspective interesting, noting that many people seem to know early on whether or not they want kids — and usually stick with that decision.

Still, McCurdy made it clear that she’s leaving room for possibility.

“I know I don’t want kids at this point in my life,” she explained. “I’m also open to wanting kids at some point.”

That openness is why, in September 2025, she decided to freeze her eggs.

“I didn’t want to change my mind 10 years from now and it be too late,” she said, adding that she doesn’t know for sure if her feelings will ever change — but wanted to keep her options open.

McCurdy also shared that she and her boyfriend have talked about the topic. Neither of them wants children right now, but they’ve agreed to stay open and figure things out together if their views shift.

The former iCarly star also walked listeners through what the egg-freezing process was like. At first, she was scared off after a doctor described it as “terrible” and “awful.” But about a year and a half later, in the summer of 2025, she decided to get a second opinion.

This time, the experience felt completely different.

“The doctor was much more comforting,” she said. “I felt much safer in that environment, and I thought, ‘Okay, I’m gonna go for it.’”

Despite warnings that the process could be emotionally intense, McCurdy said it was surprisingly smooth.

“For me, it was not that,” she explained. “It was really straightforward and simple.”

She credited a supportive nurse who came to her home every night to help with the process, saying it would have been far more stressful if she had to manage it alone.

McCurdy’s honesty once again struck a chord with fans — offering a clear message that it’s okay not to have all the answers, and that choosing flexibility over pressure is a decision in itself.