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EntertainmentJenna Ortega reveals love triangle intentions for Wednesday Addams

Jenna Ortega didn’t want Wednesday Addams to be in a love triangle. She advocated for her character to have more platonic relationships and focus on personal growth instead. Ortega didn’t believe her character would be in a love triangle. “I told [the writers] very early on that I didn’t want her to be in the […]

CelebrityInside Jenna Ortega's $826K home, with photos

Jenna Ortega has been acting since her childhood. However, she further made waves now that she’s all grown up. Ortega has starred in Scream, The Fallout, X, and television series Wednesday. She is also a Kids’ Choice Award winner and a Golden Globes nominee. With several acting performances, have you ever wondered how a rising […]

EntertainmentNetflix's Wednesday breaks long-standing Stranger Things record

Not sure Jenny Ortega’s breakout Wednesday character would relish being voted most-popular in anything, but that’s where her hit Netflix show stands after the company tweaked the metrics it uses to rank its programming. With the new ranking formula, Wednesday takes over the number one spot on the top 10 English-language show list from Stranger […]

EntertainmentJenna Ortega drops major tease for Wednesday Season 2

Wednesday Season 2 is coming (eventually), but in the meantime, the series’ lead Jenna Ortega has teased fans of a major tonal shift in the forthcoming second season of the popular Netflix show. Speaking to Variety in a co-interview with Elle Fanning, Ortega revealed that Wednesday Season 2 will feature less romance and lean into […]

CelebrityJenna Ortega's mom boldly chimes in on her daughter's recent smoking video

In May, actress Jenna Ortega caused a stir on the internet when photos and videos of her smoking a cigarette surfaced, quickly going viral. The incident sparked a range of reactions, from general disappointment to humorous memes, Glamour shares. Amidst the online buzz, it seems Jenna’s mom, Natalie Ortega, has decided to join in on […]

EntertainmentJenna Ortega's viral smoking video has Twitter going bonkers

A fresh controversy has erupted in Hollywood, and its focal point is none other than rising star Jenna Ortega. The 20-year-old actress, renowned for her portrayal of a gothic high school girl in the popular Netflix series Wednesday, found herself at the center of attention after a video of her smoking went viral, leaving fans […]

EntertainmentWillem Dafoe joins Michael Keaton, Jenna Ortega in Beetlejuice 2 cast

Beetlejuice 2 just keeps adding A-listers to its cast, as Willem Dafoe has now joined the cast that’s led by a returning Michael Keaton and franchise newcomer Jenna Ortega. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news of Dafoe joining the cast, adding that he will be playing a “law enforcement officer in the afterlife.” This news […]

EntertainmentMichael Keaton, Jenna Ortega-led Beetlejuice sequel gets another major casting update

The star-studded cast of Tim Burton’s upcoming Beetlejuice sequel continues to grow, as Monica Bellucci is the latest to join the cast consisting of Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and Michael Keaton. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Bellucci is currently in talks for the Beetlejuice sequel. Should it become finalized, she would play Beetlejuice’s […]

EntertainmentJenna Ortega tabbed for key role in Beetlejuice sequel

Warner Bros. announced that actress Jenna Ortega will play a key role in the highly anticipated sequel to Tim Burton’s 1988 film Beetlejuice. Ortega, who has worked with Burton on his latest project Wednesday, will portray the daughter of Lydia, played by Winona Ryder in the original film, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Winona Ryder […]

EntertainmentScream VI star confirms plans to return for seventh film

Scream VI has been such a resounding success for Paramount that a seventh installment in the meta-slasher franchise is inevitable. You can expect stars like Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera, Mason Gooding, and Jasmin Savoy Brown to return in a seventh installment, but one actor from Scream VI has thrown his name into the hat of […]

EntertainmentStriking writers use Wednesday star Jenna Ortega as fodder on hilarious picket signs

Writers on strike have found a new target for their playful mockery: Jenna Ortega, the star of the Netflix hit “Wednesday.” Ortega, who plays Wednesday Addams, has received critical and fandom acclaim for her performance, but she made headlines earlier for controversial comments about the show’s writing, per The Hollywood Reporter. In a recent episode […]

OtherScream VI: Everything to know about its Paramount+ release date

The latest installment in the Scream franchise, Scream VI, has been killing it (pun intended) in theaters. However, after nearly two full months in theaters, the latest Ghostface mystery is getting ready to be played from the comfort of your own home. In January 2022, Scream was released. It served as a “requel,” as they […]

EntertainmentJenna Ortega lands awesome new adidas deal

Has there been a bigger breakout star in Hollywood over the past year or so than Jenna Ortega? From her performances as a fervorous scream queen to a stoic, fascinatingly morbid goth girl, Ortega has endeared herself to millions around the globe. And she continues to take huge strides in her nascent career. On Wednesday […]

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