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AsiaOne
14 hours ago
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
Jenna Ortega felt unhappy after Wednesday fame, Entertainment News
Jenna Ortega became an "unhappy person" after season one of Wednesday. The 22-year-old actress plays Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show, but Jenna initially struggled to cope with the pressures of fame and success. She told Harper's Bazaar magazine: "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. "After the pressure, the attention — as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary." Jenna now serves as a producer on Wednesday and she's loving the experience. She said: "I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area." Jenna also teased season two of the show, describing it as "bigger, bolder, gorier, and a bit darker" than the first. She explained: "It's sillier in the best way possible." The actress has also welcomed the show's move from Romania to Ireland. Jenna explained: "Dublin was incredible. "I loved everything about that experience, the cast, the crew. It was so sweet and so awesome. That island is so beautiful." Jenna made the most of her free time when she wasn't filming Wednesday. She said: "On weekends, we'd go down to Kerry and Cork and Donegal and swim in thunderstorms. "I spent a lot of time laying in fields, going on hikes with my dog. I was raising chinchillas, and I'd read books with my chinchillas in my lap. Maybe I'd go to a karaoke bar one night or host a dinner at my place — things like that. I tried to make it feel as family-like as possible." Jenna has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, starring in a host of big-budget projects, including Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Scream and Wednesday. But the actress previously admitted that she's still adjusting to her own fame and success. She told MTV: "It's definitely an adjustment." Jenna actually relished being able to lean on Winona Ryder — her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star — for some advice about navigating the potential pitfalls of fame. She explained: "I'm very grateful to be where I am and she had kind of a similar thing to say. "It was just so nice to speak to someone who actually understood me." [[nid:716119]]
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jenna Ortega felt 'unhappy' after Wednesday success
Jenna Ortega became an "unhappy person" after season one of 'Wednesday'. The 22-year-old actress plays Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix show, but Jenna initially struggled to cope with the pressures of fame and success. She told Harper's Bazaar magazine: "To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. "After the pressure, the attention - as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary." Jenna now serves as a producer on 'Wednesday' and she's loving the experience. She said: "I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area." Jenna also teased season two of the show, describing it as "bigger, bolder, gorier, and a bit darker" than the first. She explained: "It's sillier in the best way possible." The actress has also welcomed the show's move from Romania to Ireland. Jenna explained: "Dublin was incredible. "I loved everything about that experience, the cast, the crew. It was so sweet and so awesome. That island is so beautiful." Jenna made the most of her free time when she wasn't filming 'Wednesday'. She said: "On weekends, we'd go down to Kerry and Cork and Donegal and swim in thunderstorms. "I spent a lot of time laying in fields, going on hikes with my dog. I was raising chinchillas, and I'd read books with my chinchillas in my lap. Maybe I'd go to a karaoke bar one night or host a dinner at my place - things like that. I tried to make it feel as family-like as possible." Jenna has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, starring in a host of big-budget projects, including 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Scream' and 'Wednesday'. But the actress previously admitted that she's still adjusting to her own fame and success. She told MTV: "It's definitely an adjustment." Jenna actually relished being able to lean on Winona Ryder - her 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice' co-star - for some advice about navigating the potential pitfalls of fame. She explained: "I'm very grateful to be where I am and she had kind of a similar thing to say. "It was just so nice to speak to someone who actually understood me."
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jenna Ortega's statement about life after ‘Wednesday' fame receives backlash; Here's what she said
Jenna Ortega has been making headlines as fans look forward to the release of season 2 of Tim Burton 's 'Wednesday'. The actress recently spoke about becoming famous after season 1. While she showed gratitude, one comment about her life after fame has led to major backlash online. Jenna says she was 'an unhappy person' after 'Wednesday' fame and talks about filming challenges Jenna Ortega , known for her roles in 'Beetlejuice', 'Scream', and 'Miller's Girl', is facing a lot of hate and criticism over a recent comment. In an interview with Harper's Bazaar, the actress opened up about the fame she gained from 'Wednesday' season 1. In her comment, she said, 'To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. After the pressure, the attention, as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary.' Although she seemed to speak with honesty, her words about being 'an unhappy person' upset many people online. Some netizens called her 'privileged' for complaining about fame. Jenna went on to say that she didn't feel understood by the public after becoming popular. She added, 'I feel like being a bully is very popular right now; having been on the wrong side of the rumour mill was incredibly eye-opening.' Speaking more about her role in the show, she admitted that playing a teenager feels 'patronising' now that she's older. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Tìm hiểu thêm Undo 'I'm doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl,' Ortega explained. 'But I'm also a young woman. You just don't feel like you're being taken seriously.' Public criticises Ortega over 'unhappy person' comment After the interview was published, many people took to social media to criticise her 'unhappy person' remark. One netizen posted, 'I bet the huge 6 and 7 figure pay cheques she took for the role weren't that patronising, though.' Another user added, 'Then she could have passed on the role. I like her, but this seems like biting the hand that feeds you.' This isn't the first time the 'Scream' actress has been criticised for her views on 'Wednesday'. Back in 2023, during an Armchair Expert podcast episode, she said she 'had to put my foot down on set' when talking about changing lines in the script she didn't like. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Perth Now
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Natalie Portman still feels like people 'treat her like a child' on set
Natalie Portman thinks people still "treat her like a child". The 43-year-old actress - who rose to fame as a child in 1999's 'Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace' - insisted that despite growing up in the spotlight and developing a "serious persona" to combat people's perceptions of her, she is still fighting against it. During a conversation about Jenna Ortega, Natalie told Harper's Bazaar magazine: 'We're both physically tiny, so people will often treat you like a child forever. 'I'm 43 now, and people kind of pat me on the head. I don't look like a child, but I often feel like I'm treated like a kid. "Child actors often cultivate a serious persona because otherwise they'll get treated like kids forever. "When you start working as a kid, you kind of always feel like a kid in the workplace. Having some of that seriousness helps remind people, 'I'm a grown-up.' ' Natalie and Jenna have worked together in new comedy thriller 'The Gallerist', and the 'Fountain of Youth' actress noticed they have a similar process in between takes. She explained: 'We don't sit in a chair; we just kind of squat in the corner. "Catherine Zeta-Jones, who was also a child actress, said she did it too — that it's a way of grounding yourself. "There'd be all these chairs, but we'd just squat and look at each other and be like, 'Wow, this is weird.' ' Meanwhile, Jenna opened up on how much it's helped her becoming friends with the likes of Natalie, Winona Ryder and Natasha Lyonne, who all understand the journey she's on. She said: 'It's been so beneficial and so cozy. They've seen it all, and, honestly, during a much darker time in Hollywood. "We've all got this jaded way about us that I don't think we'd have if we hadn't started so young and had so many brutal realisations and experiences... 'But they turned out all right.'
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Wednesday actor Jenna Ortega reveals being patronised after the first season: ‘I was an unhappy person'
Although Wednesday catapulted Jenna Ortega into global stardom, living in the shadow of her brooding, gothic on-screen persona has had its challenges. In a recent interview, the 22-year-old actor reflected on her rapid rise and the psychological toll it's taken — especially as someone who tends to keep to herself. 'To be quite frank, after the show and trying to figure everything out, I was an unhappy person. After the pressure, the attention — as somebody who's quite introverted, that was so intense and so scary,' Jenna said during an interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine. One of her ongoing frustrations is how her youthful appearance and costume as a schoolgirl on the show have shaped the public's perception of her. 'It's always been really annoying, because you just don't feel like you're being taken seriously. You know, it's like how you're dressed in the schoolgirl costume. There's just something about it that's very patronizing. Also, when you're short, people are already physically looking down on you,' she shared. Because the series is set in a boarding school and Jenna plays a teenager, many viewers misjudge her age. 'I'm doing a show I'm going to be doing for years where I play a schoolgirl. But I'm also a young woman,' she noted. The double standard in the entertainment industry hasn't gone unnoticed by Jenna, particularly when comparing how male and female actors are treated as they grow out of teenage roles. 'But girls... if they don't stay as this perfect image of how they were first introduced to you, then it's 'Ah, something's wrong. She's changed. She sold her soul.' But you're watching these women at the most pivotal times in their lives; they're experimenting because that's what you do,' she said. Another source of irritation for Jenna is the way people sometimes dismiss her perspective due to her age. 'It really irks me when people say, 'Oh, you don't understand. You're so young. Because if you're not open to the experiences that you're having and you're not willing to learn from your mistakes or reflect on your decisions, you're not going to grow at all. You're choosing to be a bystander,'' she said. A post shared by Jenna Ortega (@jennaortega) Fortunately, Jenna says her experience has evolved as she takes on a more active role in the show's production. As a producer on Wednesday Season 2, she's becoming more involved behind the scenes. 'I sit in on meetings and listen and learn. I'm still finding my footing in that area,' she explained. Last month, streaming giants Netflix dropped a teaser trailer for the highly anticipated second season, revealing its two-part release: Part 1 drops August 6, followed by Part 2 on September 3. The announcement, made fittingly on a Wednesday — included the first official trailer and new stills from the upcoming episodes. 'The most exciting thing is being able to revisit her. Wednesday Addams is one of the coolest characters of all time, so to have gotten the opportunity to play her once was incredible, and then to be able to slip into the costume and tone again, it's so much fun,' Jenna had said in a statement back then. 'She runs circles around everyone that she has a conversation with, so to play someone who's so much more intelligent than you will ever be, it's quite funny and strange and enjoyable,' she had added. Season 2 promises to expand the world of The Addams Family, with new characters joining the fold — including Joanna Lumley as Morticia's mother, Hester Frump. Additional cast members also include Steve Buscemi, Billie Piper, Frances O'Connor, Thandiwe Newton, Haley Joel Osment, and Lady Gaga, whose role remains a mystery for now.
