Jennette McCurdy has opened up about her personal life over the past few years. After taking a hiatus from the spotlight, the former iCarly star and I’m Glad My Mom Died author shared her difficult childhood in her 2022 memoir. Now, four years later, the Nickelodeon alum is recalling a past relationship she had with an older man ahead of the release of her 2026 novel, Half His Age. The unnamed former boyfriend met her when she was 18.
Now, however, Jennette appears to be in a healthy relationship with a new boyfriend, whom she briefly talked about during a January 2026 interview on Alex Cooper‘s “Call Her Daddy” podcast.
Below, learn everything that Jennette has publicly said about her past relationships.
Jennette has not disclosed the identity of her current boyfriend. She prefers to keep her personal life away from the spotlight. However, she mentioned him during her January 2026 “Call Her Daddy” podcast while discussing her thoughts about having children.
“I know I don’t want kids at this point in my life,” she pointed out. I’m also open to wanting kids at some point. … [My boyfriend and I] have discussed it, and neither of us really want kids [sic], but we are also open to changing our minds and being in that process together.”
It’s unclear how long Jennette has been in her current relationship.


