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Jenna Ortega

Actor Jenna Ortega is best known for her starring role in the hit Netflix show Wednesday .

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2002-present

Who Is Jenna Ortega?

Actor Jenna Ortega plays the lead role in the hit Netflix show Wednesday . Ortega, who is of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, has been acting since she was 9 years old. She successfully transitioned beyond her early Disney Channel stardom with roles in several horror films, such as X and Studio 666 . In this decade’s reboot of the Scream franchise, the bonafide scream queen plays Tara Carpenter. Her performance as Wednesday Addams earned her a 2023 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.

FULL NAME: Jenna Marie Ortega BORN: September 27, 2002 BIRTHPLACE: La Quinta, California ASTROLOGICAL SIGN: Libra

Born on September 27, 2002, in La Quinta, California, Jenna Marie Ortega has been acting since she was 9 years old when she landed her very first gig starring in a Colgate toothpaste commercial. Her parents, Edward and Natalie, supported Ortega’s dream of becoming an actor, though they “have no interest whatsoever in [Hollywood] or in the film industry,” Ortega said in an Elle interview .

Still, Ortega is grateful for the support she receives from her family saying, “they sacrificed a lot for me to do what I do.” Before she became famous, Ortega’s mom would drive her from their family home in California’s Coachella Valley to Los Angeles for auditions, a trip that would take hours of driving each way.

Natalie is an emergency room nurse, and Edward works in the California district attorney’s office. Ortega, who is of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, is one of six siblings.

After a brief appearance in Iron Man 3 , Ortega hit her stride with several large roles including a recurring one in The CW television show Jane the Virgin , the Netflix series You , the main character in Disney’s Stuck in the Middle , and the most recent entries in the Scream film franchise as Tara Carpenter. Her onscreen success wasn’t always the case, however, and Ortega has been vocal about having a hard time landing roles at times because she felt that casting directors didn’t think she had “the look they were going for.” Still, Ortega’s dedication to acting paid off as she began landing bigger and bigger roles in the mainstream media.

Ortega’s largest role to date is as the lead in Netflix’s Wednesday , in which she portrays the iconic Wednesday Addams in a modern, live-action take on the beloved The Addams Family series. Ortega’s portrayal of the titular character earned her Emmy, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations as well as an award for Best Performance in a Show at the 2023 MTV Movie and TV Awards. Other Hollywood heavyweights appeared alongside Ortega in Wednesday including Catherine Zeta-Jones , Luis Guzmán, and Ortega’s beloved offscreen friend Gwendoline Christie. In the show, Christie plays Principal Weems and towers over the 5-foot-1-inch-tall Ortega with her 6-foot-3 stature.

The former Disney child actor has also become somewhat of a scream queen, having landed several roles in slasher films including X , Insidious: Chapter 2 , and The Babysitter: Killer Queen . Ortega has also joined the long-running Scream franchise as a cast member in the reboot films.

Read more about Ortega’s major roles, including her upcoming appearance in Beetlejuice 2 :

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Ortega portrayed a young Jane Villanueva, alongside the adult version of the titular character played by Gina Rodriguez , across several episodes of this hit show on The CW. In flashbacks, Ortega depicts Jane as she maneuvers major obstacles in her day-to-day life. Ortega reprised this role across 30 episodes from 2014 to 2019.

Stuck in the Middle

Ortega played middle-child and aspiring inventor Harley Diaz in Disney’s Stuck in the Middle . Ortega starred in the series starting in 2016 until its cancellation in 2018. Stuck in the Middle  wasn’t Ortega’s only Disney role; she also voiced Princess Isabel in the animated Elena of Avalor series.

In season 2 of Netflix’s You , Ortega played Ellie Alves, the younger sister of a reporter who lives in the same building as obsessive serial killer Joe. Fans and showrunners alike enjoyed Ortega’s performance as Ellie so much that she was invited to return for season 4 but ultimately had to turn the offer down due to scheduling conflicts while filming Wednesday .

The Fallout

Ortega starred as a survivor of a mass school shooting in Max’s 2021 film The Fallout . Ortega’s performance was highly praised as Vada, a high schooler forced to deal with moving through the aftermath, trauma, and grief of the event.

Scream (2022) and Scream VI

Ortega portrays high schooler Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022) and recreates the famous opening scene in which a serial killer named Ghostface taunts her after she picks up a call from an unknown number. Ortega’s role in this movie—especially after her parts in other horror flicks like Insidious: Chapter 2 and the gore-filled X , which came out on the heels of 2022’s Scream —began to cement her status as a slasher film mainstay. Scream VI was released in March 2023 and saw Ortega reprise the role of final girl Tara Carpenter.

Ortega stars in the Netflix hit series Wednesday , which was the most watched premiere of 2022 . Ortega’s nuanced performance as Wednesday Addams was widely praised and helped secure a second season.

In the show, Ortega is enrolled at a school full of paranormal (and paranormal-adjacent) students after being kicked out of a regular public school because she intentionally maimed the swim team. Once Wednesday’s settled into her new digs–which she hates–she finds herself at the center of several mysteries and resolves to discover the truth. Ortega was hands-on with this character, making changes to scripts and even choreographing the much-loved dance sequence seen in the first season’s fourth episode.

At 20 years old, Ortega has also made waves with Wednesday on account of her 2023 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy. According to The Hollywood Reporter , this makes her the second youngest leading actress nominee in a comedic role after Patty Duke’s 1964 nomination at age 18

Beetlejuice 2

Nearly four decades after directing the cult-classic Beetlejuice , Tim Burton is getting behind the camera to direct the film’s sequel, Beetlejuice 2 . Ortega, who previously worked with Burton on Wednesday , will star in the flick as Lydia Deetz’s daughter alongside Winona Ryder and Micheal Keaton , who are confirmed to reprise their roles. Beetlejuice 2 is slated for a September 6, 2024, theatrical release.

Ortega’s net worth is reportedly in the neighborhood of $5 million. However, it’s unclear what Ortega gets paid for certain roles, including her salary for Wednesday .

Ortega is notoriously private about several aspects of her life, including who she dates. Opening up about her dating life in a March 2023 Armchair Expert podcast interview with Dax Shepard, Ortega said she’s not especially interested in dating at the moment because of how demanding her work schedule is and because of the vulnerability a relationship requires.

Ortega also told Elle that the idea of dating stresses her out and that at least for the moment, “I don’t need to think about that right now.” Still, that hasn’t stopped the rumor mill from churning. There’s been speculation that Ortega might have been romantically involved with actor Pete Davidson, but there’s no evidence to substantiate this claim.

She currently lives in Los Angeles.

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• Wednesday Addams
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• Goody Addams

• Brooklynn (voice)
• 47 episodes

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• Katie Torres

• Princess Isabel
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• 39 episodes

• Princess Buttercup
• executive producer

• performer: "Road Trip"
• performer: "Four Seasons: Winter: I. Allegro Non Molto" (uncredited)
• performer: "Conversations"
• performer: "Baby I Need Your Loving"
• performer: "Grown Up Enough"
• performer: "Let Love Light The Way"
• performer: "The Avaloran Birthday Song (Finale)"

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• 5′ 1″ (1.55 m)
• September 27 , 2002
• Coachella Valley, California, USA
• Parents Natalie Ortega
• Relatives Isaac Ortega (Sibling)
• Other works Rake-Scott Winant
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• 4 Magazine Cover Photos

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Jenna Ortega BIOGRAPHY

American actress Jenna Marie Ortega was born on September 27, 2002. Her first acting role was as a young Jane in the comedy-drama series Jane the Virgin on The CW (2014–2019), for which she won notoriety. She starred as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle from 2016 to 2018, for which she received an Imagen Award. She appears in the Netflix family film Yes Day (2021) and as Ellie Alves in the second season of the thriller series You in 2019.

EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION

The fourth of six children, Jenna Marie Ortega was born in Palm Desert, California, on September 27, 2002. Her mother is an emergency department nurse with Puerto Rican and Mexican ancestry, while her father is a former sheriff who works for the California district attorney’s office.

California’s La Quinta was where Jenna was raised . She asked her mother to allow her to pursue a career for three years, since she had wanted to be an actor since she was six years old. Her mother tried using school and football as diversionary activities for her. Ortega nearly gave up acting to take part in the former.

After enrolling in public school, she went to John Glenn Middle School and Amelia Earhart Elementary School . After winning a role in Stuck in the Middle (2016), she left school in the eighth grade to participate in Disney productions and later obtained a residence in Los Angeles.   Ortega used to spend her weekdays working in Los Angeles and her weekends at home.

She debuted in a movie in 2013 as the daughter of the vice president in the superhero movie Iron Man 3. Ortega made a supporting cast appearance in the horror movie Insidious: Chapter 2 in the same year. Both made good money at the box office, with the former being one of the all-time highest-grossing films.

Between 2014 and 2019, Ortega had recurring appearances on The CW comedy television series Jane the Virgin, playing a younger Jane Villanueva opposite Gina Rodriguez’s adult portrayal

Ortega starred as Harley Diaz, the middle kid among seven siblings and an ambitious inventor, on the Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle from 2016 until 2018 It was “one of the best days of my life,” she remarked, after landing the part. Inspired by her own family and her ties with her brothers, Ortega thought that becoming a star on the show was similar to her own life 

The Netflix thriller series You cast Ortega as Ellie Alves in 2018, and the second season premiered on December 26, 2019 Similar to the previous season, this one also garnered favourable reviews

She published her first novel, It’s All Love, in 2021. Subsequently, Ortega portrayed a resolute adolescent who longs for greater autonomy from her parents in the Netflix comedy film Yes Day (2021).

Ortega hailed the Netflix comedic horror series Wednesday (2022) a “new chapter” in her career after she was cast as Wednesday Addams in May 2021. In order to honour Gomez Addams’s ethnicity, the creative team looked for a Latina to play the part.

In Scream VI, Ortega played Tara Carpenter once more. She claimed that, in contrast to the last movie, where she “was screaming and crying the entire time,” her character in this one had more individuality . Ortega took into account a number of the characteristics of Tara when constructing her personality, such as her sense of humour, favourite colour, and style of clothing and makeup.   Scream VI, which was released in March 2023, made over $169 million after spending between $33 and $35 million.

In Wednesday’s second season, Ortega is returning to the role of Wednesday. Having been “naturally already very collaborative” in the first season, she also became an executive producer, which she regarded as a “natural progression” . Ortega assisted in managing the characters, costumes, and screenplay.

Jenna Ortega has an estimated net worth of $3 million .

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Jenna Ortega is going to be everywhere in 2023 – here's everything you need to know about the Wednesday star

By Fiona Ward

If you've been binge-watching Netflix series Wednesday since its November release, you'll already be very familiar with Jenna Ortega – our very own modern day Wednesday Addams and the latest cult actor on our radar.

The 20-year-old star may have found extra fame on Netflix's latest must-watch show, but she's actually been in the biz since she was a child actor, and was the main character in Disney's Stuck In The Middle when she was just 12.

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These days, she's got tens of millions of Instagram followers and made The Hollywood Reporter 's Rising Stars list for 2022 – with plenty more exciting roles in the pipeline (including another in the Scream horror franchise). So what else do we know about Jenna Ortega? Read on to find out:

Jenna Ortega is 20 years old

As of 2022, Jenna is 20 – she was born on 27 September 2002 (so yes, she's a libra). 

She was born in California and has Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage

Jenna was born in the Coachella Valley in Southern California. She is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent – her father is Mexican and her mother is Mexican and Puerto Rican. In 2016, she talked about her heritage in an essay for POPSUGAR , describing herself as : “75 percent Mexican and 25 percent Puerto Rican,” and adding: “My great-grandma on my mother’s side migrated from a small ranch near Sinaloa, Mexico. She came to the United States as an illegal immigrant in hopes to make a better life for her four daughters.”

Of her Puerto Rican family, she said her maternal grandfather was “born in Puerto Rico, moved to New York with his family… then moved to California.”

Speaking to Elle , Jenna revealed that her heritage was one of the main reasons she took the role in Wednesday . “I wasn’t looking to do TV again, but a big part of the reason why I said yes is because of the representation factor,” she said. "I know the feeling of growing up and not being able to relate to the people onscreen or never really seeing myself… Wednesday is such an iconic character, and such a badass. It’s really important that her history as a young Latina was shown for the first time — the heritage being shown as normal. It’s nice that there are hints and touches of her heritage there, but it’s not overwhelming. That’s the way life should be.”

“Heartbreak is always a catalyst for a new path.” 

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Jenna Ortega has five siblings

Jenna was has five brothers and sisters – she was the fourth born. Her siblings are named Isaac, Mariah, Mia, Aaliyah and Markus (the latter of whom are twins).

Jenna's mum, Natalie, often shares sweet pictures of the family on Instagram .

Jenna is good friends with Olivia Rodrigo

The two former Disney stars are close pals in real life! Having previously met on the Disney Channel comedy series Bizaardvark when they were 16 and 15, Jenna surprised Olivia by presenting her with her Best Music Documentary prize at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.

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Then, Olivia interviewed Jenna for The Face in November 2022, in which they revealed they had been firm friends for ten years.

Jenna Ortega also had major roles in Jane The Virgin and You

Wednesday isn't the only fan-favourite series that Jenna has played a part in. You may not have realised that she played Young Jane in telenovela satire comedy Jane The Virgin – and she was mighty cute, too.

She tweeted of the series finale in 2019: “Still can’t believe Jane the Virgin has finished its run. To be a part of this beautiful story from beginning to end & working w/those I look up to has been one of the greatest blessings. Forever grateful for the cast/crew and ofc, jane gloriana villanueva.”

It doesn't end there, because you may also recognise Jenna from another cult Netflix show – none other than the creepy You , starring Penn Badgley.

Jenna played teenager Ellie Alves in series 2 of the show.

Jenna Ortega is a modern day Scream Queen

Jenna has starred in numerous horror movies. As part of the modern Scream franchise, she plays Tara Carpenter, and is set to reprise her role in the sixth movie.

She also starred in X , The Babysitter: Killer Queen and Insidious 2. During her interview with Olivia Rodrigo for The Face , she explained why she is drawn to the darker genres. “I love things that are a bit off-putting, things when the closer you look, really aren’t that pretty,” she said. “I love things that are disturbing. They’re interesting and there are so many routes and variations of storytelling that you can do with stuff like that. Also, to play a character that is always in a victim position, it’s a nice challenge for me to give them some personality that makes them different from one another.”

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Jenna cut a fringe for her role in Wednesday

She told Elle : "For Wednesday , we were doing hair and makeup tests at Tim [Burton]’s house, and at one point we tried clip-on bangs. Tim really liked it, but there was just something off about it. So I looked over at the hairdresser and asked, ‘Do you want to just cut bangs?’ I felt really lucky, because we were on the same page about everything. It was nice to be doing this version of Wednesday, and I’ve kept the fringe. There’s something about bangs that feels so much like myself. I don’t care about the extra work that goes into them. I’ll go the extra mile for these bangs.”

Jenna has been honest about her breakouts and acne

The Neutrogena ambassador also told Elle: “I do a lot of horror films, and my skin cannot stand stage blood. I have instant breakouts every time. That’s why I started doing more than the bare minimum with washing my face and staying hydrated. I use the Neutrogena Stubborn Texture Daily Cleanser , because it gives me a deeper clean while still being gentle on my skin. It takes off all the stage dirt and oils, and I know my skin really likes it. And I use sunscreen every day.”

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Jenna Ortega: 21 facts about the Wednesday star you need to know

Find out Jenna Ortega's age, height and everything else about her career to date here.

1. Who is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega is an American actress who is best known for her roles in Wednesday, Scream and You. However, she got her breakthrough on the Disney Channel. Here’s everything you need to know about the talented young actress. [Getty]

2. How old is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega was born on 25 September 2002. This makes her 20 years old and a Libra. [Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage]

3. How tall is Jenna Ortega?

According to her IMDb, Jenna Ortega is 5' 1". That’s 1.55 metres. [Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage]

4. What is Jenna Ortega's ethnicity? She has Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage

Jenna Ortega is of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage.Speaking to Deadline in 2022, Jenna said: "Being Latina has always been really, really lovely for me. It’s something that I’m very proud of. I grew up in a community surrounded by all kinds of Hispanics, which was really wonderful because I never grew up with any sort of shame or any sort of fear of my culture." [Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Spotify]

5. Where is Jenna Ortega from? What is her hometown?

Jenna Ortega was born in La Quinta, California which is situated in the Coachella Valley. Jenna grew up there and is still based in and around California for her acting work. [Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images]

6. How did Jenna Ortega start her career in acting? How was she discovered?

According to a 2018 Forbes interview, Jenna Ortega was discovered by a casting agent on Facebook. In her early career, Jenna appeared in CSI: NY, Days of Our Lives and Iron Man 3. [Photo by Oliver Walker/FilmMagic)]

7. Jenna Ortega has five siblings

Jenna Ortega is one of six siblings. She has three sisters and two brothers. [Photo via Jenna Ortega Instagram]

8. Who plays Ellie in You season 2?

Jenna Ortega plays Ellie, Joe’s neighbour in the second season of You. Ellie is a film enthusiast and a bit of an amateur sleuth. She is also Delilah's younger sister. [Photo via Jenna Ortega Instagram]

9. Jenna Ortega played young Jane in Jane The Virgin

Jenna Ortega played a young version of Jane Vlillanueva on the CW’s Jane The Virgin. According to her IMDb, she appeared as “young Jane” in 30 episodes of the hit show. [Photo via CW screenshot]

10. Who plays Harley in Stuck in the Middle?

Jenna Ortega landed her breakout role on the Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle. Jenna played the lead character, Harley Diaz. Haryley was the middle of seven children and a young engineering prodigy. The show lasted for three seasons. [Everett Collection Inc / Alamy Stock Photo]

11. How old was Jenna Ortega in Stuck in the Middle?

Jenna Ortega was 12 years old when she got her big break as Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle on the Disney Channel. The show ran for three seasons and Jenna was 15 when it ended. [Everett Collection Inc / Alamy Stock Photo]

12. Who plays Wednesday Addams in Wednesday on Netflix?

Jenna Ortega plays the iconic role of Wednesday Addams in Wednesday on Netflix. The new Tim Burton series is a reimagining of Wednesday's teenage years and her attempts to stop a supernatural killing spree while studying at Nevermore Academy. Luis Guzmán and Catherine Zeta-Jones also star in the series. [Netflix]

13. Can Jenna Ortega play the cello?

Jenna Ortega plays the cello as Wednesday Addams in Wednesday on Netflix and she can actually play the cello in real life. Speaking to Wired, Jenna said: "I learned to play the cello for Wednesday. I started working on the cello about two months before we started shooting. I probably couldn't play too well now. It is something that I want to continue to pursue. [Netflix]

14. What shows has Jenna Ortega been in?

Besides Wednesday, You and Stuck in the Middle, Jenna has also been in Disney Channel shows like Bizaardvark and Elena of Avalor. [Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic]

15. Who plays Tara in Scream?

Jenna Ortega plays Tara Carpenter in the 2022 Scream reboot. Fans have praised Tara's standout performance in the film. Scream is the fifth movie in the iconic franchise and Jenna will reprise her role in Scream 6 in 2023. [Paramount Pictures]

16. What movies has Jenna Ortega been in?

As well as Scream, Jenna Ortega has starred in films like Iron Man 3, The Babysitter: Killer Queen and The Fallout. Jenna also received critical acclaim for her performance as Lorraine in the A24 horror film X in 2022. Britanny Snow and Kid Cudi also star in the movie. [RON STUDIOS / Album / Alamy Stock Photo]

17. Can Jenna Ortega sing?

While Jenna Ortega may be an iconic Disney Channel actress, she is not a singer by trade. When asked by Wired if she can sing, Jenna said: "Poorly. I've sang for jobs before in the past and I'm happy to but I would never want to make a career out of it. I would love to be a musical composer." [@jennaortega via Instagram]

18. Who is Jenna Ortega dating?

Jenna Ortega currently appears to be single. However, she could be dating someone in private. [@jennaortega via Instagram]

19. Is Jenna Ortega related to Kenny Ortega?

No. Despite the shared surname, Jenna Ortega is not the daughter of High School Musical director Kenny Ortega. Speaking to Wired, Jenna said: "I would love to be related to him. [When I met him] I think we were making jokes about him possibly being a cousin or an uncle. But I only met him once, so I feel a little weird calling a stranger an uncle." [@jennaortega via Instagram]

20. What is Jenna Ortega's net worth?

Jenna Ortega reportedly has a net worth of roughly $3 million. This is likely due to her high-profile work on Disney Channel and Netflix shows as well as film roles. [@jennaortga via Instagram]

21. Is Jenna Ortega on Instagram and Twitter?

You can follow Jenna Ortega on Instagram and Twitter via @jennaortega. Speaking to InStyle in 2021, Jenna said: "I delete Instagram from my phone probably twice a week. I try to stay away from it as much as possible." [via Instagram/Jenna Ortega]

22. Does Jenna Ortega have TikTok?

Yes. You can follow Jenna Ortega via @jenna0rtega on the platform. She has over 8.3 million followers and often shares hilarious videos. [@jenna0rtega via TikTok]

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Jenna Ortega Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

Jenna Ortega is an American actress who has been cast in a variety of roles such as Princess Isabel in  Elena of Avalor and  Elena and the Secret of Avalor , Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle , Brooklynn in Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous , Ellie Alves in  You , Zoe Leon in  Rake , Gabriella Espinosa in  Big City Greens , Mary Ann in The Little Rascals Save the Day , Princess Buttercup in  Home Movie: The Princess Bride , Vada in  The Fallout , Young Jane Villanueva in  Jane the Virgin , Annie in Insidious: Chapter 2 , Darcy in Richie Rich , and Phoebe Atwell in  The Babysitter: Killer Queen . Jenna has also gained praise for her activism work and she topped PopSugar ‘s “20 Under 20” list in 2020.

Jenna Marie Ortega

Palm Desert, California, United States

Coachella Valley, California, United States

Nationality

She went to Amelia Earhart Elementary School and John Glenn Middle School in La Quinta, California. However, in 8th grade, she dropped out for her acting project.

• Mother – Natalie Ortega (Emergency Room Nurse)
• Siblings –  Markus Ortega (Younger Brother), Mia Ortega (Older Sister), Isaac Ortega (Older Brother), Aliyah Ortega (Younger Sister), Mariah (Sister)

Jenna Ortega has been repped by –

• Coast to Coast Talent Group
• MLC PR, Public Relations Agency, United States

In 2023, she had a net worth of $5 million as per CelebrityNetWorth.com.

5 ft 1 in or 155 cm

55 kg or 121 lbs

Boyfriend / Spouse

Jenna has dated –

• Isaak Presley – Jenna was rumored to be dating American actor and singer Isaak Presley in the past. According to Isaak’s birthday message on her 15 th  birthday on Instagram, the two have known each other since 2014. They were often seen hanging out together.
• Jacob Sartorius (2017) – In the summer of 2017, as per some of the tweets , singer Jacob Sartorius was rumored to be dating Jenna.
• Asher Angel (2018) – It was RUMORed that she had a fling with actor Asher Angel in September 2018.

Race / Ethnicity

Multiracial (White and Hispanic)

She is of Mexican American descent on her father’s side while she has Mexican and Puerto Rican ancestry on her mother’s side.

Sexual Orientation

Distinctive features.

Dimpled Smile

Brand Endorsements

Jenna has been seen in commercials for –

• Burger King
• Fruity Pebbles
• NASDAQ OMX Group

In February 2024, Jenna starred in the “Super Bowl” commercial for  Doritos .

Her religious beliefs aren’t known but she is very religious .

Best Known For

• Playing Young Jane on The CW’s rom-com  Jane the Virgin
• Her role as Harley Diaz on the Disney Channel sitcom  Stuck in the Middle for which she bagged the 2018 Imagen Award for “Best Young Actor – Television”
• Playing the lead role as Wednesday Addams / Goody Addams in the Netflix horror comedy series Wednesday

Jenna first appeared in Iron Man 3  for her role as Vice President’s daughter in 2013.

First TV Show

In 2012, Jenna made a guest appearance in an episode of the CBS sitcom Rob .

Personal Trainer

She never exercises. Jenna confirmed this via a tweet on August 26, 2016 –

I’m always wearing workout clothes but I never workout…😂

Jenna Ortega’s Favorite Things

• Food – Chocolate cake, Pizza
• Sneakers  – Adidas, Converse, Ugg, Vans
• TV Shows – Cooking shows
• Disney Movie – The Lion King (1994)
• Comedy Movie – White Chicks (2004)
• Stores – Forever 21, Tilly’s, H&M, Zara
• Ice Cream – Ben & Jerry’s
• Ice Cream Flavor – Anything with Chocolate
• Emoji – Face with tongue out
• Netflix Series – Stranger Things

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• Ortega has 2 dogs named, Anna and Brooklyn.
• At the age of 6, she started taking interest in acting.
• By the age of 8, she was giving auditions for various roles.
• Her professional acting career started at the age of 9 in 2012.
• Jenna is the third youngest in her family of 6 children.
• In her free time, she likes playing soccer, tumbling, cheerleading, and reading.
• She takes fashion inspiration from Angelina Jolie , Beyoncé , Selena Gomez , and Lupita Nyong’o .
• She is a night owl.
• In 2020, she started providing vocals to the character of Brooklynn, a famous travel vlogger and a camper at Camp Cretaceous, in the Netflix animated science fiction action-adventure series,  Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous .
• Besides English, Jenna knows a little bit of Spanish due to her bilingual mother.
• On January 5, 2021, she released her first book titled It’s All Love: Reflections For Your Heart and Soul which contains her personal stories and quotes about growing up in Hollywood, losing close family members, and much more.
• Alongside Maddie Ziegler , Shailene Woodley , Julie Bowen , John Ortiz , Niles Fitch , and Will Ropp, she co-starred as Vada Cavell in the 2021 high school teen drama film,  The Fallout .
• She appeared as Katie Torres in the comedy-drama film,  Yes Day , in 2021.
• She doesn’t like to watch herself in her projects.
• She was the sixth most searched person on Google in 2023 globally.
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The 21-year-old actor snatched her first Emmy nomination this year, for her work as the titular character in Tim Burton’s “Wednesday,” the breakout series starring the reclusive daughter of the original “Addams Family” characters. That made her the youngest Latina acting nominee and the second-youngest for lead actress in a comedy series. But Ortega’s feat in the horror genre was far from over, as she starred in Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett’s “Scream VI,” a domestic best for the horror franchise at the box office. However, she dropped out of a planned seventh film, citing other commitments, shortly after her co-lead Melissa Barrera was fired from the sequel by Spyglass Media Group for sharing posts and articles that criticized Israel’s operations in Gaza as a result of the ongoing Israel-Hamas War, which Spyglass deemed hate speech. Ortega will work with Burton again in the highly anticipated “Beetlejuice 2,” alongside returning stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder and Catherine O’Hara. The year also saw Ortega named a brand ambassador for Adidas’ first new label in 50 years and as the face of Dior’s Gris Dior fragrance. 

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Jenna Ortega is an American actress and voice actress who has gained popularity through her work in both film and television. She is known for her roles as Harley Diaz in the Disney Channel series “Stuck in the Middle,” as Young Jane in “Jane the Virgin,” and as Elodie Davis in “You.” Ortega has also appeared in movies such as “ The Fallout ,” “Max Winslow and the House of Secrets,” and “ Iron Man 3.” In addition to her acting career, Ortega is also known for her activism and has been involved in various charitable causes. Recently, she went viral for her fascinating dance in Wednesday Netflix series.

Jenna Ortega played the role of Wednesday Adams in Tim Burton ’s Netflix series, Wednesday. And it’s going insanely viral since it released on November 23. People are going crazy over her dance from the Netflix series.

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Jenna Ortega Education

Qualification: Schooling

School: Local High School, Coachella Valley, United States

College: Local Private College, California, United States

Jenna Ortega Career

Profession: Actress

Known For: For her role as Wednesday Adams in Wednesday (Netflix series)

Film debut : Rob (2012)

Net Worth: US$ 1 Million Approx

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Father: Edward Ortega

Mother: Natalie Ortega

Brother: Isaac Ortega

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Sister: Mia Ortega

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Marital Status: Single

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Jenna Ortega is an American actress, born on 27 September, 2002 in Coachella Valley, Palm Desert, California, United States.

How old is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega is 21 years old as of March 2024.

How tall is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega is 5 feet 0 inches (1.54 m).

Jenna Ortega is most famous for her acting career. She has appeared in several popular TV shows and movies, including Disney Channel’s “Stuck in the Middle” and “Elena of Avalor”.

The exact salary that Jenna received for her role in the first season of “Wednesday” is unknown. However, considering her level of fame at the time and the initial pay rate of the cast members of “Stranger Things,” which was reported by The Hollywood Reporter [2] , it is estimated that Jenna’s earnings for each episode were likely to fall within the range of $20,000 to $60,000.

Wednesday Addams is a fictional character created by cartoonist Charles Addams. Her age is never explicitly stated in the original comics or subsequent adaptations, but she is typically portrayed as a young girl or teenager.

Jenna Ortega was born and grew up in the Coachella Valley, which is located in California. Her father is of Mexican descent, while her mother has a mixed ancestry of Mexican and Puerto Rican.

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Jenna Ortega was beautiful and gorgeous actor. She in adult horror movie X and even she in horror movie Scream 5, Also she play Wednesday in Netflix Series “Wednesday.” And especially in voice of Princess Isabel in my all-time favorite Disney Channel Elena of Avalor. And also play Harley in Stuck in the Middle. That could be my 2nd crush dream beautiful girlfriend beside my dream beautiful girlfriend Jade Pettyjohn. Jenna Ortega was a beautiful and gorgeous actor in flims Scream 5 and X and TV Show Wednesday, Stuck in the Middle and my all-time favorite disney channel show Elena of Avalor.

hey Jenna honestly I really love you and your movies are so good like the fallout or scream5 and hopefully scream6 too I’m a big fan and love every part of your life and really proud of you for all of your accomplishments and hope you’re doing well and I want to be just like you one day you’re doing so well in life. Yours truly sofia.

I love her so much, she is so beautiful and talented. I really wish I was her!

Hello if your Jenna Ortega and your reading this I just wanna I am a HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE HUGE FAN. Your my favorite actress and your such a hard worker. I can’t believe you put so much effort into Wednesday and I also love how you love a lot of things I love, like the color black I’m insanely obsessed with it and your love for horror. I’m usually pretty creepy and my friends think it’s too much, kinda like how they smile too much. I just want you to know you are AWESOME and your so beautiful and kind and it would be a dream come true to meet you.

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Jenna Marie Ortega, (simply known as Jenna Ortega), is an American actress. She was born on September 27th, 2002, in Coachella Valley, California, being the fourth of six children.

Her attract to acting came to be when she was 6 years old, and she began when she was 9. Her first ever appearance on television was a guest appearance in the sitcom "Rob" in the episode "Baby Bug". She has an estimated net worth of $5 million dollars, as to having her own show on Disney Channel, being apart of the Scream franchise, portraying Young Jane in the CW original Jane the Virgin and many more.

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Who is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega is a famous American actress singer-songwriter and model. She started her childhood career with the role of Annie in the horror film Insidious: Chapter – 2 (2013), and Iron Man 3 (2013).

She won acclaim for her role as Young Jane in the CW comedy-drama series Jane The Virgin (2014 -2019). She is a social worker who is active in LGBT rights and discrimination. Continue reading to know more about Jenna Ortega.

Jenna Ortega Biography / Wiki

Jenna Ortega was born on 27 September 2002 in Coachella Valley, California. Her age is 19 years in 2022. Her father’s name is Edward Ortega, who is a businessman. Her mother’s name is Natalie Ortega who is an actress and is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent.

She has 6 siblings whose names are  Aaliyah Ortega, Isaac Ortega, Mia Ortega, Mariah Ortega, and Markus Ortega . She has American citizenship and believes in Christianity. She got her early education from the local school.

She was fond of acting since childhood. So she started acting as a child artist at the age of 11. Joined local high school for higher education.

Jenna Ortega’s Net Worth

According to Celebrity Net worth , Jenna Ortega’s net worth in 2023 is $5 million . Earning this amount at such a young age is a surprise, but she is a teenage actress. So she is absolutely true that she is the owner of $5 million . She has earned the most from films and a large part of the amount is also associated with a television career.

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Today we are going to discuss Jenna Ortega’s relationship. Jenna’s name is associated with many celebrities, but Jenna rubbished it as a rumor and said that she is not dating anyone right now. But recently there was a rumor that she is dating Asher Angel who has done films like Shazam. The rumor hit the headlines when the two were spotted at the annual Halloween party . They appeared as a couple.

Jenna Ortega Physical Stats & More

The physical height of Jenna Ortega is 1.55 meters or 5 feet 1 inch . Her body weight is 52 kg 114 lbs. Her eye color is dark brown and her hair color is light brown. Her attractive body measurement is 30:23:32. She looks like a very beautiful model with her perfect slim body.

Jenna Ortega, who aspired to become an actress since childhood, started her career at the age of 6. With the support of her parents, she began auditioning and soon made her acting debut with a guest appearance in the episode (Baby Bug) .

In 2013, she played the role of the Vice President’s daughter in Iron Man 3 and then got a chance to work in a horror film. Thus his popularity as a child artist began to grow and he continued to act in various films.

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Jenna Ortega is an American actress who established a reputation for her representations in well-known television shows like ‘Jane the Virgin’ and ‘Stuck in the Middle’. Beginning her career as a child artist at the age of eight, she has been able to carve out a great position for herself in the entertainment world.

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Her debut responsibility was that of a ‘Girl’ in an episode of the Television series ‘Rob’. It was followed by other projects such as the TV shows ‘CSI: NY’ and ‘Rake,’ as well as also worked for the films ‘Iron Man 3’ and ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’.

Her big break came when she landed up playing ‘Young Jane’ in the widely praised as well as Golden Globe winner satirical romantic drama TV series ‘Jane the Virgin’. She had also won worldwide audience hearts by characterizing a young engineering prodigy, Harley Diaz, the main character in Disney Channel’s single-camera situational comedy TV series ‘Stuck in the Middle’.

She can also be seen as Nina in ‘Know It All Nina’ and Darcy, one of the lead characters in Netflix’s sitcom Television series ‘Richie Rich’. Her other famous works ‘Disney Channel’ endeavor effectively provides voice-over as Princess Isabel inside the channel’s computer-animated TV series ‘Elena of Avalor’.

Actress Jenna Ortega Childhood and Early Life

Jenna Marie Ortega was birthed in Coachella Valley, California, on September 27, 2002. She is her parents’ fourth child, and she is belonging of Mexican as well as Puerto Rican descent.

She grew up in the Coachella Valley in Southern California with her four siblings, two sisters named   Aliyah and Mia, as well as two brothers whose names   Markus and Isaac.

Ortega’s interest in acting began when she was only five years old, but her mother dismissed it as a child’s passing fancy. When her mom and dad saw that she was serious about pursuing it, they made contacts with agents, which led to her getting opportunities for auditions.

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Jenna ortega education.

She finally completed her Early education at a Local High School in Coachella Valley, United States.

After that, she participated at a local private college in California, United States from which she is currently pursuing her graduation. She has always wanted to be a famous actress in the American television and film industry since she was a child.

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At the age of nine, this young Jenna Ortega you made her acting debut as a ‘Girl’ in the 2012 American sitcom Television show ‘Rob. She did appear in the sixth episode of the series, titled ‘The Baby Bug,’ which aired on February 16, 2012, and was watched by approximately 10.65 million people.

After ‘Rob,’ she played Aimee Moore in the ninth season of such widely known American police procedural Television series ‘CSI: NY,’ in one of the show’s unique episodes titled ‘Unspoken,’ which aired on October 19, 2012.

She made her big-screen debut in the widely acclaimed box-office hit ‘Iron Man 3’, a sequel to ‘Iron Man’ and ‘Iron Man 2’. She played the Vice President’s daughter in the 2013 film, which was the second highest-grossing film of the year.

She was next seen in ‘Insidious: Chapter 2’, a supernatural horror film directed by James Wan and starring Patrick Wilson as well as Rose Byrne, which was published on September 13, 2013. The movie was a box office success, and she portrayed Annie.

She appeared as Zoe Leon in the 2014 American comedy-drama Television show Rake. That same year, she landed the iconic character of Mary Ann in the American direct-to-video comedy film ‘The Little Rascals Save the Day,’ which was released by ‘Universal Pictures’ on April 1.

The comedy TV series ‘Know It All Nina,’ which premiered on May 2, 2014, featured her in the title role of Nina, where she highlighted her comic abilities with great élan.

Elena Mendoza appeared in the Will Eisenberg-directed TV short ‘The Massively Mixed-Up Middle School Mystery,’ which was released on August 1, 2014.

While still in her adolescence, Ortega landed the regular character of Young Jane (age 10) in the widely acclaimed as well as highly regarded American satirical romantic comedy Television show ‘Jane the Virgin’.

The first episode of ‘Jane the Virgin’ aired on ‘The CW’ on October 13, 2014. The sequence has earned Ortega a lot of attention and praise for her portrayal of the central character’s younger version at the age of ten. Ortega’s version is the most frequently seen of the four younger Janes seen only in flashbacks.

In the situation-specific comedy ‘Richie Rich,’ she portrayed Darcy, the central character’s best friend. Her singing video was featured on the video streaming site Netflix series, which aired for two seasons, beginning on February 20, 2015, as well as ending after a long time on May 22, 2015, each with 21 episodes.

‘After Words,’ produced and directed by Juan Feldman and film stars Marcia Gay Harden, was released on August 21, 2015.

One of her most notable roles to date, which has brought her much fame and recognition, is that of Harley Diaz in Disney Channel’s American single-camera sitcom Television program ‘Stuck in the Middle,’ which was published on February 14, 2016.

‘Stuck in the Middle’ is about the Diaz family, particularly Ortega’s played main role character Harley, an engineering genius who is the middle child of the Diaz family’s seven children. The new season of the critically acclaimed series debuted on February 3, 2017.

She has won hearts by providing voice-over as Princess Isabel through Disney Channel’s American computer-animated Television show ‘Elena of Avalor,’ which premiered on July 22, 2016.

She went on to reprise her role as Princess Isabel in the American computer-animated television film ‘Elena as well as the Secret of Avalor,’ which was released on November 20, 2016.

Jenna0rtega, Ortega’s TikTok handle, has over 12.3 million followers.

With in 2016 Disney sequence Elena of Alavor, she portrayed Princess Isabel. Jenna Ortega played role as Ellie Alves on the online video streming site the Netflix series You in 2018.

She portrayed the character Vada in the 2021 movie The Fallout. She played fantastic role in the Wednesday as Adams in the Netflix series Wednesday, which was published in 2022.

Jenna Ortega Net Worth

Jenna Marie Ortega In 2023, his net worth is $4 million. If you want to know Jenna Ortega’s previous earnings. Jenna Ortega’s net worth in 2022 will be $3.75 million. Her net worth expected in 2021 seems to be $3.5 million.

Jenna Ortega’s Personal Life

In her spare time, she enjoys tumbling, cheerleading, and soccer, in addition to reading as well as spending time with friends and family. She also spends time with her pit bull dogs, Brooklyn and Anna, in her spare time.

She currently resides in Coachella Valley, Southern California, with her family.

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Jenna ortega boyfriend and ex-boyfriends.

Like Wednesday, it appears that the 20-year-old is currently single. There have been rumours about dating partners in the past, but none of them have been confirmed. Ortega was connected to Shazam!

Actor Asher Angel in October 2018 after they started attending the Venom premiere together. Rumors intensified after the couple attended Really Jared’s 7th Annual Halloween Party and then as couple Ariana Grande as well as Pete Davidson. Neither of them said anything.

Jenna Ortega is a very talented girl from an early age. She started acting in her teenage and very soon come into the limelight. She has also earned too much money for living a luxurious lifestyle.

How rich is Jenna Ortega?

Jenna Ortega’s has also very worth is estimated to be $4 million. Jenna Ortega has established herself as a prominent figure in her field. She has accomplished so much at such a young age. Jenna began her career as a child actress when she was ten years old.

Is Jenna Ortega in a relationship?

Many fans believe she is still in a relationship with her Wednesday co-star Percy Hynes White, whom she met at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards, where Ortega had been nominated for Outstanding Television Starlet in a Musical/Comedy Series. But she made reference to White as her “friend” on the red carpet.

How old was Jenna Ortega in her first movie?

According to IMBD, she began her career when she was nine years old, as well as she decided to land her first (minor) position in the 2012 series The Baby Bug.

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• Jenna Ortega delivers a standout performance in the coming-of-age drama The Fallout as Vada, showcasing her versatility and depth as an actress.
• Ortega's physicality and vulnerability brings life to Vada's character, offering a unique take on trauma and coping mechanisms.
• Ortega's chemistry with her co-stars elevates the film, highlighting the importance of relationships and healing after tragedy.

Jenna Ortega is one of the most in-demand young actresses working in Hollywood today, becoming a young scream queen with her roles in X and the Scream franchise, and her interpretation of Wednesday Addams in the horror comedy series Wednesday brought her an even greater level of fame. Joining forces with Tim Burton once again, Ortega stars alongside Winona Ryder and Michael Keaton in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice , which comes to theaters later this year. Ortega thrives in the horror-comedy space, but has no trouble traversing genres, recently giving a standout performance in the erotic thriller Miller's Girl , but one of the best examples of her versatility is her role in the 2022 coming-of-age drama The Fallout . Ortega's lead role as Vada, a sixteen-year-old girl whose life is completely upended when she survives a school shooting, is by far one of her strongest and most layered performances, bringing depth, physicality, and humor to her character.

The Fallout

High schooler Vada navigates the emotional fallout she experiences in the wake of a school tragedy. Relationships with her family, friends and view of the world are forever altered.

Release Date January 27, 2022

Director Megan Park

Cast Jenna Ortega, Maddie Ziegler, Julie Bowen, John Ortiz

Runtime 1 hr 32 min

Genres Drama

Who Does Jenna Ortega Play in 'The Fallout'?

Written and directed by Megan Park in her feature directorial debut, The Fallout follows Ortega's Vada, a spunky high school student forced to reckon with the trauma and survivor's guilt of surviving a school shooting. Before the shooting takes place, we get to know Vada only briefly — an intelligent, sarcastic teenage girl who cares deeply for her best friend Nick ( Will Ropp ) and little sister Amelia ( Lumi Pollack ). Despite its serious and exceedingly relevant subject matter , The Fallout isn't totally humorless, and this is largely thanks to Ortega's performance, which incorporates a surprising amount of physical comedy. Vada is silly and energetic, and compared to the rigidity of her performance as the stone-faced Wednesday Addams, Ortega brings a kinetic physicality to Vada that you won't find in her other roles.

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Vada tries to project a sense of maturity, but the moments where she embraces her teenage angst bring levity to the film. One of the ways Vada copes with her trauma is by experimenting with drugs, namely marijuana and ecstasy, which provide her with an escape from the constant emotional numbness she experiences after the shooting. When Vada smokes marijuana for the first time, she begins pacing frantically and goes on an impassioned rant about trophy hunting. Then she takes ecstasy at school, and she can't hide her erratic behavior. Not even attempting to pay attention in class, she smiles to herself no reason, flails her arms around in slow motion, and chews on a pen so hard that it explodes in her mouth. Eventually, she heads for the bathroom, tip toeing and wriggling down the stairs like a small child as she texts Nick for help. Ortega embraces her physicality in these scenes, but ultimately showcases Vada's bittersweet vulnerability since they come as a result of her trauma, using drugs to escape reality and experience some brief happiness.

Jenna Ortega Elevates the Performances of Her Co-Stars

A significant part of Vada's story revolves around Mia ( Maddie Ziegler ), whom she befriends after hiding with her in a bathroom stall during the shooting. Bonding over their shared trauma, they make an unlikely pair but quickly forge a sweet friendship, helping each other through the most difficult period of their lives. Ortega has great chemistry with Ziegler, who has far less acting experience, but benefits from working alongside a more seasoned actress like Ortega, who carries the film with ease . Vada is charismatic and outgoing, while Mia is more reserved and soft-spoken, but slowly comes out of her shell as the girls develop feelings for each other. Spending time at Mia's house provides Vada an escape from the prying eyes of her family, who can't understand what she's going through and ask too many questions she doesn't know how to answer. Vada's body language around Mia is much more relaxed, but her nerves and giddiness are the clear hallmarks of a teenage crush , which is heartwarming to watch develop.

Vada's fractured relationship with her little sister Amelia is equally important in her journey, and the moment in which the two sisters finally reconcile is a definite highlight of the film. While Vada experiences nagging survivor's guilt, Amelia carries guilt of her own, believing she put her sister in danger during the shooting. It was a text from Amelia that prompted Vada to leave class and go to the bathroom just before the shooting, and she, like their parents, isn't sure how to act around Vada in the aftermath. Amelia breaking down and confessing her fears to her sister is what finally inspires Vada to make amends with those she pushed away after the shooting, an important step in her healing journey. It's a touching moment of sisterly love, played beautifully by Ortega and Pollack.

Jenna Ortega Embodies Vada’s Trauma in 'The Fallout'

Ortega's performance as Vada is the driving force of The Fallout , which would be a lesser film with someone else at the helm. For all her funny moments, her depiction of the lasting effects of Vada's trauma is even more impressive. In the weeks following the shooting, Vada has little energy, is constantly shivering, and feebly tries to hide her persistent feelings of guilt, fear, and emptiness. During a phone call with Nick in the days after the shooting, he asks if she's okay, a question she is clearly tired of answering. Her voice slightly cracks as she whispers, "I'm just tired" in response, a moment that embodies the way Vada tries to mask her vulnerability from others, even from the people she loves. Ortega's performance also shines during both of Vada's visits to a therapist, which clearly mark her journey to acceptance, showing a noticeable shift in Vada's demeanor and readiness to discuss painful subjects. While she's cagey and defensive in her first session, when she returns after making amends with her family and Mia, she's finally able to vent her anger and bitterness towards the shooter and how the event completely turned her life upside down.

In The Fallout , Ortega brings a sense of relatability to Vada that is essential for a film that is meant to resonate with an entire generation scarred by the catastrophic effects of gun violence in schools in the United States. She drew from her own experience in public school and researched real victims of school shootings, telling Deadline in 2022 that she was inspired by the survivors of the Parkland shooting in 2018 and the March For Our Lives movement they then spearheaded. Ortega impressively communicates Vada's internal struggles and vacillating emotions of anger, numbness, and grief, in one of her most down-to-earth performances. It's a far cry from Wednesday Addams or Tara Carpenter, and a part of her filmography that is often overlooked, but undoubtedly one of her strongest, most nuanced performances to date.

The Fallout is available to stream on Max in the U.S.

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• Jenna Ortega praised for pronouncing Rihanna's name and 'correcting 95% of us'

Rihanna herself has confirmed Jenna is correct

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There really isn’t much not to love about Jenna Ortega.

Smashing onto the scene with hit after hit like Wednesday , joining – and then leaving – the Scream franchise , and now fronting Beetlejuice 2 , there’s a lot Jenna Ortega does right.

One of those things is the pronunciation of music icon Rihanna , whose name apparently everyone has been getting wrong – except Ortega that is.

At the 2023 Golden Globes , Ortega was presenting the award for Best Song in a Motion Picture .

Rihanna, who hasn’t realised new music in what feels like forever, was nominated for her song Lift Me Up , which featured in Marvel’s Black Panther 2: Wakanda Forever .

“I’m gonna get to original song in a minute, we got artists like Taylor Swift and Rihanna competing for that award,” she said.

“I know, I’m very excited.”

And as per usual, something most people wouldn't notice was picked up on by eagled eyed TikToker @sugeneshin_ , noticed that Ortega had pronounced Rihanna's name differently to how they thought it was pronounced - and took to the video sharing platform to discuss.

Not only did they admit they had been pronouncing RiRi’s name wrong the whole time, but it turns out they weren’t alone as people in the comments confessed to doing the same thing.

But how do we know Ortega isn’t the one pronouncing it wrong?

Well, we know Ortega’s pronunciation was on the money because Fenty Beauty , Rhianna’s make up brand, commented on the post saying: “Miss Wednesday understood the assignment.”

Plus, the queen herself also confirmed that the way Ortega said it is, in fact, the right way, telling Showbiz Tonight that 'Ree-an-nah' is right.

Others were shocked they had been saying it wrong the whole time, with one person commenting: "I've been pronouncing it wrong my whole life?!??"

While another said: "Dang...so I've been saying her name wrong my whole life?!! I feel embarrassed now. I had NO idea that was how you correctly pronounce her name!"

And a third added: "Now everyone is gonna pronounce the way she said rihannas name after seeing this video."

Meanwhile a fourth commented: "Damn i always said ree-aw-nuh not ree-ah-nuh."

Others were adamant they had been saying it correctly the whole time, while a few people pointed out that, depending on where you live in the world , it's often pronounced differently.

Many Brits commented to say they already pronounced Rihanna's name the correct way, with a fifth adding: "In the uk we pronounce it the same as Jenna."

And a second added: "Pov everyone in britian [sic] already saying it right."

For those who don’t know Rhianna’s first name is actually Robyn – so, do with that what you will.

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