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The Creator, an unnamed producer of the iCarly show, is portrayed as a powerful figure who controls Jennette’s life at Nickelodeon. The Creator has no regard for Jennette’s well-being and focuses on exploiting her for his own gain. He demands to see photos of Jennette in a bikini, asks her for massages, and forces her to have her first kiss on camera, criticizing her for not performing to his standards. At a dinner, he tries to persuade her to drink alcohol even though she is underage. His behavior reflects a callous attitude towards Jennette’s personal boundaries, his disregard for her emotional comfort, and his tendency to abuse power. The Creator also has a stronghold over Jennette’s career, offering her a role in her own show but only if she will comply with his as-yet-unspecified demands. This power dynamic leaves Jennette feeling trapped and desperate to please him, mirroring her unhealthy relationship with Mom. The Creator’s transgressions at Nickelodeon are blatant enough that Jennette is offered hush money to keep quiet about his behavior, which she turns down. The Creator represents yet another figure of authority in Jennette’s life who abuses their power in order to exploit and control her.

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