Miranda Cosgrove isn’t just a familiar face from the hit show iCarly; she’s also someone who’s had to face the chilling reality of dealing with a stalker. In a candid conversation, the 30-year-old actress shared the harrowing details of an incident that shook her to the core.
The ordeal reached a terrifying climax when a man, fixated on Miranda, resorted to extreme violence. He not only targeted her but also took the life of another woman who bore a resemblance to her. Recounting the nightmare, Miranda revealed, “That’s another reason why I go back and forth to my parents’ house so much.” The sense of security shattered, she found solace in the presence of loved ones, admitting, “I just don’t feel super safe in that house.”
For years, the trauma lingered, casting a shadow over her sanctuary. “For two years after it happened, I wouldn’t really stay there,” she admitted. Even when she found companionship, the fear persisted, albeit to a lesser degree. “Then I got into a relationship and because that person was there with me, I was less scared. But I don’t really like being there on my own that much,” she confessed.
Seeking refuge elsewhere, Miranda embarked on a quest for a new home, a haven untouched by the haunting memories. However, the search proved futile thus far. Despite the ongoing journey for peace of mind, the scars of the past remain etched in her consciousness.
The chilling encounter left an indelible mark not only on Miranda but also on the innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. Years later, fate intertwined their paths once more, this time under vastly different circumstances. At an event for Kitten Rescue LA, Miranda found herself face to face with the woman who had endured the horror alongside her. “This girl came up to me,” Miranda recounted, her voice tinged with emotion. “And she was like, ‘I didn’t know if I should tell you this here or how to say this, but I’m actually the girl that was at your house that got shot at.’”
Reflecting on the psychological toll of such traumatic events, Miranda empathized with others who have endured similar trials. She expressed admiration for Richard Gadd, whose play “Baby Reindeer” delves into his own harrowing stalker experience. “I feel like if that were me, having to go back through your most terrible experiences and then try to act them [out], that’d be so hard,” she mused, acknowledging the immense emotional weight such endeavors carry.
