Jenna Ortega, Hollywood’s reigning scream
queen, has risen from her early roles in Disney and the MCU to become a powerhouse in the horror genre. Her journey from child star to icon reflects relentless dedication and passion. As her career has flourished, so has her insight into the complexities of social media. Ahead of the new Wednesday
season, Ortega got real about her character and life’s truths, just ahead of Season 2 dropping in August and September.
Before Wednesday Addams could shake the world, Jenna Ortega reflects on one standout trait of her character that she wishes she could embrace in real life.
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday wish: one mysterious quality that she wishes to adapt
These days, social media lets people hide behind screens and say things they might never say face-to-face, creating a growing gap in real human interaction. Reflecting on this, Ortega, in a recent Harper’s Bazaar interview
, said, “I mean, God, if you could speak to everybody like Wednesday,”
it would be a whole different world. She respects that kind of fearless honesty and hopes more people could embrace it.
Ortega further added that while most people go out of their way to avoid letting others down, Addams carries none of that pressure. “She doesn’t care,”
Ortega emphasized, pointing out how Addams moves through the world with unapologetic boldness. She also found it ironic that the ultimate outsider is now splashed across cereal boxes and T-shirts—an outcome that, in her eyes, Wednesday would probably find absolutely unbearable. But admiration aside, Ortega did not shy away from pointing out the one thing about Wednesday
that bothers her.
Jenna Ortega rose to global fame with Wednesday,
earning major award nods—Golden Globe, SAG, and Emmy. But behind the spotlight, she confessed the success left her “unhappy”
and fearful of being creatively boxed in.
Jenna Ortega reveals the surprising toll Wednesday took on her career
During the same conversation with Harper’s Bazaar, Jenna Ortega opened up about the challenges of playing a schoolgirl in Wednesday
while navigating life as a young woman. Standing just over five feet tall, Ortega explained how the schoolgirl costume adds to the struggle of being taken seriously. She described the experience as frustrating, saying, “There’s just something about it that’s very patronising.”
Combined with her height, which causes others to literally look down on her, earning respect has been a constant battle.
Jenna Ortega says “I was an unhappy person” amid “Wednesday” fame and “there’s something very patronizing” about the schoolgirl costume. pic.twitter.com/69KXsturBc
— Harish Chandra (@HarishChan20246) May 29, 2025
Jenna Ortega also expressed the pressure women face to maintain a flawless image, saying if they change, they are often unfairly judged as having “sold her soul.”
She highlighted how growth and experimentation are natural, especially during life’s defining moments. Adding to her concerns, Ortega recently also revealed that her lines were cut from a Marvel movie
, fueling her desire to embrace Wednesday Addams’ raw honesty. In a world full of masks, it is that fearless truthfulness that she hopes will guide her journey.
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