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Jenna Ortega BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Jenna Ortega has been everywhere this week with both headline-grabbing red carpet moments and some revealing interviews that offer a glimpse into the pressures behind her gothic-cool image. According to AOL and Getty, she stunned at the 2025 Emmy Awards in a showstopping Givenchy ensemble—a top made entirely of oversized jewels and pearls weighed in at nearly 30 pounds, paired with a black high-slit skirt. Her look immediately sparked major media buzz, with stylists later revealing on Plus One podcast that while she loved the fashion, she asked to go more practical next time because the couture piece was literally digging into her collarbone. Social media had a field day, with fans calling her a dazzling, stunning dark queen and the only person who could pull off something so dramatic. Her makeup continued the spooky aesthetic, inspired by goth icon Siouxsie Sioux and Sophia Loren, showcasing bold winged eyes and bleached brows.Moving beyond fashion, Jenna’s recent press tour for Wednesday is shifting her public image even further into modern goth territory, with ultra-realistic snakeskin gowns and looks reminiscent of Tim Burton’s cinematic universe. At the London premiere, she shed her Addams Family persona for a latex snakeskin dress that left critics and fashion watchers in awe.On a more personal note, Jenna has opened up about the downsides of social media and the anxiety it brings. In a heartfelt conversation with Elle Fanning for Variety’s Actors-on-Actors series, Jenna broke down in tears discussing the toxicity of online fame after Wednesday’s massive Netflix success. She described the constant comparison game and admitted to being nervous about posting, fearing her vulnerability could be twisted against her. As she explained, maintaining honesty without jeopardizing health and safety is a daily challenge.Major news also hit as Jenna finally addressed rumors surrounding her exit from the Scream franchise. In an interview with The Cut, she clarified that her departure had nothing to do with pay or scheduling, but instead stemmed from the loss of her directors and co-star Melissa Barrera, after Barrera was fired for alleged antisemitic social media posts. Ortega said the environment was no longer right for her, emphasizing her deep friendship with Barrera and the importance of supporting one another during public scandals.On the business front, the box office disaster Hurry Up Tomorrow starring Jenna and The Weeknd was outperformed domestically by indie horror Good Boy, according to Koimoi reports, despite Jenna’s marquee status and wide release for her film. This will likely impact how studios approach big star vehicles for younger actors in horror going forward.Finally, Jenna’s understated personal style and affinity for simple fashion was revealed by her stylist, who claims she’d happily wear the same thing every day if she could. Amid all the glitz and gothic glam, Jenna Ortega’s star power continues to burn bright—but she’s clearly feeling the weight, both literal and figurative, of her place at the top.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI