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Jenna Ortega’s iconic portrayal of Wednesday might be etched in many minds, but that wasn’t her first dance with fame. Before winning audiences over as Wednesday, she made a memorable stint in the industry with her performance in theScreamfranchise. With a career stemming from childhood, she’s no stranger to the spotlight. Ortega thus, opens up about navigating the intense world of fame, especially from her early years in the industry, sharing insights into her journey.
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Jenna Ortega Reveals Hard Truths About Fame
Despite her involvement in theScreamfranchise and being everyone’s favorite Scream queen, actressJenna Ortegadescribed her encounter with overwhelming fame as the most frightening experience of her entire life thus far.
Struggles indeed come as part and parcel of fame, and dealing with it at her level can be exceptionally challenging. She thus, aptly described the feeling as being“thrown to the wolves.”
In an interview with The Associated Press, she revealed,
“I almost feel more pressure,–I feel like more of a public figure than I ever have, and that’s really stressful because anything that you say can be twisted this way or suddenly people make assumptions about you or they’re oversexualizing you.”
‘THROWN TO THE WOLVES’ –#ScreamVIactor – and “Wednesday” star – Jenna Ortega reveals how her life has changed since finding fame.pic.twitter.com/VDhkbUXW2k
— AP Entertainment (@APEntertainment)June 03, 2025
Jenna’s career has experienced a meteoric rise in the past few years, solidifying her as a household name. However, this rise wasn’t instantaneous, even if it might have seemed so. Fans looking back can now observe the plethora of cameos and small roles the actress has undertaken throughout the years, from her appearances inJane the Virginto her presence inStuck in the Middle,she was seemingly everywhere.
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Jenna Ortega’s Career Throughout the Years!
Jenna Ortega’s career has gained momentum through various projects over the years, but one of her most significant breakthroughs is her portrayal of Vada in the filmThe Fallout.Headlines hailed this performance as her“breakout”role, while some also went the extra mile and dubbed her the“Next Big Thing.”And she didn’t disappoint she indeed was the next big thing as the past few years saw her grow exponentially.
Reportedly, the actress began her journey in the industry when she was only six, making her debut in the productionRob. Since then, she’s appeared in various films for a very brief moment likeIron Man 3, Insidious: Chapter 2, Jane the Virgin, You,and numerous others. Fans have now reached a point where they can turn spotting Jenna Ortega’s brief appearances and cameos in unexpected movies or series into their own little game.
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Sampurna Banerjee
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Sampurna Banerjee is an Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, and she’s written over 1,700 articles! She covers everything from celebrity news to the latest superhero buzz, streaming shows, and fan theories. If it’s trending in pop culture, Sampurna’s probably already on it.When she’s not working, you’ll probably find her rewatching The Office (again), getting into debates about Marvel’s timeline, or diving deep into Christopher Nolan movies for the hundredth time. She’s not just writing about entertainment, she’s living it.
