> At a Glance
> – Jennette McCurdy told Call Her Daddy she does not want children
> – She still froze her eggs in September 2025 to keep options open
> – The 33-year-old says she and her boyfriend are aligned on possibly changing their minds
> – Why it matters: Her candid talk highlights how reproductive choices evolve after trauma
Jennette McCurdy’s latest podcast appearance flips the usual script: she’s firm about not wanting kids yet pragmatic enough to preserve the option.
A Firm Stance-With a Safety Net
> Alex Cooper asked how McCurdy’s childhood shaped her view of motherhood.
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> > “I don’t want kids if that’s what you’re asking.”
The I’m Glad My Mom Died author added that most people “know early on and stick with that,” but she booked the egg-freezing procedure to avoid future regret.
Inside the 2025 Decision
Motivated by the fear of a 10-years-from-now change of heart, McCurdy:
- Started consultations in 2024, balked at the first clinic’s grim tone
- Switched doctors in summer 2025, found a “comforting” team
- Completed retrieval in September 2025 with nightly at-home nurse visits
- Experienced “straightforward, simple” cycles instead of predicted mood swings
She and her boyfriend have “discussed it,” both leaning child-free yet open to “being in that process together” if minds shift.
Key Takeaways
- McCurdy’s egg-freezing choice is insurance, not a reversal
- The process felt easier than online horror stories suggested
- She wants others to know ambivalence about parenthood is valid
- Her story underscores planning for uncertainty after a turbulent childhood
