2022 was undoubtedly the year of Jenna Ortega. The former Disney star rocked the world when she played Wednesday, everyone’s favorite grim, death-obsessed girl, in Netflix’s recent adaptation of “The Addams Family.” Not only were her dance moves going viral on TikTok, but makeup artists were rushing to buy MAC Nightmoth lipsticks to recreate Jenna’s signature gothic look, leading to pencils running out!
But wait, there is more! In real life, Jenna is just as charming as her enigmatic character, captivating audiences with her talent and beauty since childhood. Let’s take a journey through Jenna’s fashion evolution from fresh-faced Disney star to true gothic princess.
1. Jenna Ortega was born on September 27, 2002 and has been taking the industry by storm since she was a child. The publicity agents first saw her in a video her mother posted on Facebook. Talk about getting discovered!
2. With Mexican and Puerto Rican roots, Jenna grew up in a large and friendly family, the fourth of six children.
3. Young Jenna played the lead role in the comedy series “Stuck in the Middle” as well as appearing in popular movies like “Iron Man 3” and “Insidious: Chapter 2”.
4.Jenna is proud of her roots and at the young age of 13, she joined a company that fights against xenophobia and discrimination against Latin Americans in the US.
5. Long before the world knew her as Wednesday, Jenna made history as the voice of Disney’s first Latin American princess in the animated series “Elena of Avalor.”
6. As Jenna got older, she took on more mature roles, including her appearance in the Netflix movie “The Babysitter: Killer Queen.”
7. Jenna’s heart is full of philanthropic endeavors. After her grandfather died of cancer, she became a UNAIDS ambassador.
8. At 19, Jenna modeled for American Eagle in her first fashion campaign, proving that she’s not only an amazing actress, but she’s got style for days.
9. The diminutive beauty is only 155 cm tall, but she makes up for it with talent and personality.
10. May 2021 was the month that Jenna announced her iconic role as Wednesday Addams in the upcoming Netflix adaptation, and boy, did she pull it off! Tim Burton’s series premiered in November 2022 and became an instant hit.
11. Jenna even dressed up for the part, wearing a black veil and lace dress to the film’s Los Angeles premiere. Talk about committing to a role!
12. Jenna has amassed over 30 million followers on Instagram, where you can follow her @jennaortega and keep up with her latest adventures.
13. Last but not least, Jenna has a huge sweet tooth, but despite her love of chocolate, she has a model’s body.
