Jenna Ortega On How She Transformed Into Wednesday Addams

Actor Jenna Ortega talks about her role in the new Netflix series “Wednesday” where she plays the title character. She dishes on how she transformed into the iconic horror character, working alongside Catherine Zeta Jones and more!

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[tamarakorb]

Jenna is like a breath of fresh air...I hope that toxic Hollywood won't break her...but luckily she has a good family supporting her!

[KrisHTX]

So well spoken. Shes got a great life ahead of her.

[AA-qbni]

Jenna is gonna be huge. She's always been super talented!!

[mcgnessx]

she looks so good with that outfit, queen !

[Tia-bdps]

She’s incredibly humble, intelligent, and level headed for her age and industry. On top of that, so so talented. I hope she remains true to those parts of herself while continuing to boom as an actress.

[Ruecify]

She’s one of the best actors I’ve seen!!! She makes things look so real

[armandoucles]

I love this girl. She comes from a latino family, they don't mess around. Lots of discipline and lots of love.

[DicksonMaimouth]

She’s adorable, talented, intelligent, and wise beyond her years. I look forward to seeing more of her in future film projects.

[SandraLargaes]

Jenna is low key Wednesday in real life. She has a very dark and dry sense of humor lol

[howardpower]

SHe's young and full of energy. You can feel it during her interviews. This is only the start of her huge acting career and there's so much more potential for her in the many years to come.

[AmanSS]

This show needs another season loved watching the Addams family when I was a kids in 1999 loved Jenna acting

[karlajennifercampbell]

she played Wednesday so well! I never cared too much about the addams family BUT she made the show captivating!

[VILJL]

Jenna Marie Ortega was born on September 27, 2002 (Age 20) in Coachella Valley, California.

Ortega is known not only for her stellar performance in multiple Disney productions but for her roles in many award-winning movies and television series', such as her portrayal of Young Jane in The CW Television Network's iconic comedy-drama "Jane the Virgin."
Daughter of mixed Mexican and Puerto Rican parents, Ortega makes it very clear to her audience that she is proud of her heritage and grateful for having the opportunity to share her culture with the world.

[Jigsaw]

Wednesday is a great show and Jenna did a fantastic job. I'm ready for Season 2!

[adysyady]

I'm glad she's still young and trying to explore more into dark roles character. She really is talented

[holy]

Speaks from the heart, not thinking about sounding perfect lovely young women

[sopranito]

I've only seen her in Wednesday, but she's clearly amazing, as a human and an actress!

[bobbiebegunich]

No one else could of played Wednesday like her...best acting I have ever saw

[briantneary]

She's an amazingly talented young woman.

[jonbenetramsey]

Jenna Marie Ortega is just what this generation needs right now.