Jenna Ortega

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Born

September 27, 2002 · Coachella Valley, California, USA

Birth name

Jenna Marie Ortega

Jenna Ortega is an American actress known for her versatility and early start in entertainment. She rose to prominence in Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle and later achieved international recognition as the lead in Netflix’s Wednesday. Of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, Ortega has spoken about the challenges of representation in Hollywood. She began acting in 2012 with minor roles, including in Iron Man 3, and gained visibility in Jane the Virgin and You. She’s also known for her roles in horror films like Scream and X, as well as her acclaimed performance in The Fallout. In 2022, her portrayal of Wednesday Addams brought critical and popular success. She followed it with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), further establishing herself as a major talent.