While filming "Sam & Cat," Ariana Grande was also trying to launch her music career. As a result, Jennette McCurdy believes her costar received special treatment that allowed her to pursue other endeavors while also working on the show. In her memoir, "I'm Glad My Mom Died," McCurdy recalls having to turn down other projects due to her commitment to "Sam & Cat," but Grande was allowed to miss episodes whenever needed.
"The week where I was told Ariana would not be here at all, and that they would write around her absence this episode by having her character be locked in a box. Are you. Kidding me," McCurdy wrote, per Variety. "So I have to turn down movies while Ariana's off whistle-toning at the Billboard Music Awards? F***. This."
As Grande's music career took off, McCurdy began to resent the fact that she was stuck working on a kids' show for Nickelodeon. "And I frequently make the mistake of comparing my career to Ariana's. I can't help it," McCurdy explained. "I'm constantly in the same environment as her, and she doesn't exactly try to hide her successes."
So when "Sam & Cat" was canceled after one season, McCurdy was more than fine with it.
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