Jenna Ortega quickly dismissed rumors of dating Johnny Depp following reports they were spotted together. He reportedly clarified in his Instagram story that he had never met or worked with him, urging people to stop spreading lies.
Ortega is set to star in the highly anticipated “Beetlejuice 2,” reprising her role as daughter Lydia Deetz alongside Winona Ryder. The film is scheduled for release on September 6, 2024, 36 years after the original film.
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Jenna Ortega Denies Johnny Depp Dating Rumors
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Jenna Ortega recently took to Instagram to put an end to rumors suggesting she’s dating Johnny Depp.
The “Wednesday” star, spotted filming scenes for the highly-anticipated “Beetlejuice 2” before the SAG-AFTRA strike, responded to rumors that began circulating following a report by gossip account DeuxMoi, which claimed they were spotted together. follow NMEDeuxMoi also suggested the rumored couple working together in “Beetlejuice 2.”
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The 20-year-old actress wasted no time setting the record straight about her romantic involvement with the 60-year-old “Pirates Of The Caribbean” actor. He took to his Instagram Story to express his disbelief, stating, per Daily Mail, “This is so ridiculous I can’t help but laugh. I have never met or worked with Johnny Depp in my life. Please stop spreading lies and leave us alone.”
Speculation about Ortega and Depp’s alleged relationship emerged after Depp’s defamation trial concluded, resulting in a $15 million damages award to him from his ex-wife, Amber Heard.
He’s Starring in Upcoming ‘Beetlejuice’ Sequel
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Production for the anticipated “Beetlejuice” sequel officially began months earlier on May 10 in London. In the sequel, Winona Ryder will reprise her role as Lydia Deetz, with Ortega playing her daughter.
In early July, the mother and daughter characters were spotted on set in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, filming a wedding scene, with Filipe Cates also appearing. Notably, Ryder kept his iconic spiky black fringe from the original film as he braved the set’s chilly weather in a puffer jacket.
Later that same month, Ortega was captured in character, riding a bicycle down a quiet street in East Corinth, Vermont, dressed in an edgy ensemble and black strappy boots. The town was transformed into a Halloween wonderland for the film, decorated with pumpkins, hay, and fallen leaves.
Diversity announced in May that the official release date for “Beetlejuice 2” is set for September 6, 2024, marking a significant 36-year gap since Tim Burton’s original film was first released in 1988.
Jenna Ortega Opens Up About Social Media
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In a previous interview as part of Diversity Actors On Actors series with Elle Fanning, Ortega opened up about his emotional relationship with social media. He admits that his relationship with Instagram can sometimes turn “ugly” and admits that his humor sometimes gets him in “trouble”.
“You,” explained the actress, “I want people to get to know the person behind the camera and realize that people shouldn’t be put on a pedestal.”
He discussed how, as he gained more exposure to the world, some people exploited the vulnerability, twisting it in unexpected ways. “They see your flaws and twist them in ways you don’t always expect,” she shares.
Regarding authenticity on social media and with his followers, Ortega emphasized, “I don’t want to feel mean. I’d rather people see me cry and do whatever than be something I’m not.”
He expressed his emotional dismay at the effects of social media on people his age, describing it as a constant comparison game that fosters group mentality and manipulation. She frankly admitted, “After the show, I was nervous to post or say anything there or even be myself.”
Jenna Ortega Celebrates Emmy Nominations Wednesday
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Ortega rose to fame for her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix series “Wednesday,” which saw four of its eight episodes directed by Burton.
In July, the “Scream” actor took to his Instagram to celebrate the incredible achievements of the show, which received a staggering 12 Emmy nominations. The nominations include categories such as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (nominated for Ortega himself), Outstanding Comedy Series, and even Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for Tim Burton.
In an enthusiastic caption, Ortega shared her joy, saying, “Great news to hear Wednesday’s team has received twelve Emmy nominations,” She posted this alongside a photo of her character with co-star Gwendoline Christie.
Expressing his immense appreciation for the dedication of the cast, crew, writers and directors, he added, “I am very fortunate to have witnessed firsthand the incredible time/effort put in by our cast, crew, writers and directors, and am thrilled to be able to share this with them.”
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