Jenna Ortega
Jenna Ortega is an American actress celebrated for her compelling roles in television and film. She first gained attention as a child actor on *Jane the Virgin* and solidified her status with the lead role in Netflix’s *Wednesday*, where she redefined Wednesday Addams by blending dark humor with nuanced emotional depth. Her influence in Hollywood stems from her focus on horror and coming-of-age stories that resonate deeply with Gen Z viewers. Fans return to her work because she tackles social issues with authenticity, making her a key figure who channels youth perspectives into mainstream narratives.
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Jenna Ortega Almost Quit Acting Before Landing Her Role on ‘You’
‘It just felt like a good time to call it quits,’ Ortega said before booking ‘You.’
26 Best Actors in Their 20s: Hollywood's Rising Stars
From Zendaya to Tom Holland, Anya Taylor-Joy to Jacob Elordi, this is our definitive list for the best actors and actresses in their 20s right now.
‘Absolutely Fabulous’ Star Joanna Lumley Promoted to ‘Wednesday’ Series Regular
The ‘Absolutely Fabulous’ icon steps deeper into Nevermore as Hester Frump, with that chilling basement twist setting up a major Season 3 storyline.
Jenna Ortega Warns AI Could Become 'Mental Junk Food' in Film
Ortega says AI threatens artistic humanity and she hopes audiences grow sick of machine-made content.
Luis Guzmán Says Working With Jennifer Lopez Was Just 'OK'
The actors co-starred in Steven Soderbergh's 1998 crime comedy 'Out of Sight.'
Jenna Ortega Recalls Some 'Horrific' Fan Interactions: 'People Feel So Entitled'
The 'Wednesday' actor said she's been called a "cunt whore" in front of her mother before because she didn't stop to talk to a fan.
Jenna Ortega Says Her ‘Schoolgirl Costume’ in ‘Wednesday’ Is ‘Very Patronizing’
The actress expressed frustration with still being seen as a child star.
The Weeknd Says His Best Album Is ‘My Dear Melancholy’: ‘There Was No Fillers'
On the latest episode of Complex's "GOAT Talk," the Weeknd reflected on the process of making his 2018 EP with co-star Jenna Ortega.
The Weeknd Shouts Out 'A Goofy Movie' Multiple Times on Latest 'GOAT Talk' With Jenna Ortega
The Weeknd and Jenna Ortega star in 'Hurry Up Tomorrow,' out Friday.
Jenna Ortega Says She ‘Definitely’ Misses the Anonymity She Had Before Fame
The 22-year-old explained that Netflix’s 'Wednesday' is the show that changed her life.
Jenna Ortega Left 'Scream' Franchise Because It 'Didn’t Seem Like the Right Move' for Her Career
The 22-year-old actress appeared in 2022's 'Scream' and 2023's 'Scream VI.'
Watch the New Trailer for the Weeknd’s ‘Hurry up Tomorrow’
The psychological thriller will hit theaters on May 16.
Jenna Ortega Recalls One of Her ‘First Jobs’ on ‘Iron Man 3’: They Took All My Lines Out'
Ortega spoke about 'Iron Man 3' during a sit-down with 'Entertainment Tonight.'
'Hurry Up Tomorrow' Trailer: The Weeknd, Jenna Ortega, and Barry Keoghan Lead New Thriller
The film is set for a theatrical release this May and follows The Weeknd’s acclaimed new album of the same name.
Everything We Know About The Weeknd Album 'Hurry Up Tomorrow'
It's The Weeknd's final album under his pseudonym.
Jenna Ortega Advocates for Women Being Cast as Leads in Original Films: ‘I Don’t Want to See Jamie Bond’
Jenny Ortega made the comment during a recent interview with MTV.
Jenna Ortega Shuts Down Johnny Depp Dating Rumors: ‘It’s So Insane to Me'
Depp formally denied the speculation that he was dating the 21-year-old actress after gossip blog DeuxMoi linked them last summer.
