Jenna Ortega & Emma Myers on 'Wednesday' & Expanding 'The Addams Family' Universe | MTV News

Jenna Ortega and Emma Myers interview each other for MTV News about expanding 'The Addams Family' universe with 'Wednesday.'
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[@nadiyahk4224]

Pairing Jenna and Emma for the first 1-on-1 young cast interview… they know exactly how to promote this show😩

[@hatchok6324]

Emma seemed so nervous and she shouldn't be- she did very well, but Jenna was so supporting & we love to see it

[@oliviadevooghtjohnson8192]

i was saying this earlier omg the producers are geniuses cos they knew that ppl would ship jenna and emma and they already are too

[@4slidem1r]

@@oliviadevooghtjohnson8192 honestly baiting sucks they gave hope to people and now everyone's bashing the same people for shipping them. It was literally just used as marketing

[@meowmaster6723]

@@oliviadevooghtjohnson8192 they promoted the show by the wednes"gay" poster and showing behind the scene photos of jenna and emma hugging/kissing. so naturally queer people were baited into thinking they would be a couple but it was the beginning of the fandom when people would make fanart of wenclair. anyways netflix constantly queerbaits but then cancels shows with actually sapphic representation.

[@British_Rogue]

Except these two spoil the big twist.

[@user-tg7ot8jm5h]

jenna hating love triangles and pushing for the m/f platonic relationship over a romantic one... shes just like me i knew i could trust her

[@randomthings2533]

Right, it feels so forced when she's out exploring her relationship with guys. I don't really see her as a relationship type of girl at all!

[@MrSFblack]

We certainly agree there, this love triangle crap has been done to death.

[@a-disaster5285]

Although I enjoyed the twist on the guys, everyone knows the Addams family is queer (the weird kind) af, Wednesday should be allowed to be alone and make friends

[@hatchok6324]

I was hoping they'd make her asexual. There isn't enough representation and her personality fits.

[@lexiewescott445]

yeah, I just feel like it was WAAAYYYY too quick, from someone who doesn't even have friends to suddenly be in the middle of a "love" triangle

[@lovesmusic916]

Jenna is so supportive and considerate of Emma here.. "What about you??" She asks the questions back to Emma. Backtracks "it wasn't actually that funny" and moves on when she realizes Emma wasn't a part of an experience. "She was good too guys! She is a good werewolf."

[@kitaro-kun853]

Since her character was a late bloomer, I hope we get more of her next season and show us her werewolf skills

[@lizardbeth68]

Oh my gosh, you are right. You can tell how considerate she is right there.

[@enzi022]

They date, see the two on Instagram, flirt all the time. haha

[@johndelphiaiii7623]

when i saw the werewolf with pink hair - that was so great

[@roachies4242]

@@enzi022 THEYRE FRIENDS 😂

[@bHersheyAngel]

I'm completely with Jenna on keeping Wednesday and Xavier platonic. This hardly ever happens. Too many times TV and movies give in to a relationship simply because one person likes the other. The fact is, your crush won't always like you back. People need to see this more often.

[@iciarmendieta9875]

off of boys onto girls

[@Ragnarok6664]

Aye

[@The_Tortoise_and_the_Hare]

well at least I won't be jealous then lol

[@Valkhiya]

That was probably my favorite part of First Kill, it was the first time I saw a scene in which two completely platonic friends who have even tried to be romantic in the past cuddle together on a bed, with zero romantic or sexual undertones.

[@alexisgrey6469]

And the fact that Wednesday's two love interest are so bland characters. Its like they're just there.

[@222stargirls]

their chemistry on and off scene is just so beautiful! love their friendship so much

[@raine9003]

By the way they keep looking and touching eachother it seems a bit more than friendship 😭

[@thatskindacrazy]

@@raine9003 lmao fr

[@maggy444]

@@raine9003 and their flirty insta comments

[@jargis1]

@Raine could be, but people say this all the time and it's mostly people who don't have many social interaction

[@collt0916]

Me too,they are both amazing

[@the--archer]

“it’s always the love interest” not her using that scream rule here 😭 i love her

[@duck8706]

Lmao fr

[@asap.9913]

...amber

[@duck8706]

@@asap.9913 yup

[@vivelafrance7697]

5:51 😂😂 We love Tara/Jenna

[@amarepentell1419]

tamber all the way

[@michisstressed]

jenna’s body language is so obvious that she’s so comfortable w emma - like how she leans closer towards her and looks at her when she speaks

[@amber_updike]

Yes, she actually talks about that in a podcast called armchair expert, dunno if you've listened to it, but yes she loves Emma very much

[@thedudeabides2531]

Emma Myers with her bubbly personality played off so well against the introverted Wednesday.

[@muskyoxes]

I love how her character was scared of everything

[@verolawson3898]

Yet a little vice versa in real life 🙂

[@RebeccaEWebber]

The way Jenna looks at and listens to Emma says it all.

[@Kevinva1908]

Says what?

[@RebeccaEWebber]

@@Kevinva1908 respect

[@amaliaperez.6640]

Love

[@the--archer]

3:29 the switch up😭 jenna: we were laughing about like- emma: i wasn’t there jenna: it was SO bad not exciting at all

[@Ri_5475]

💀💀💀

[@daniixxmhlpxz]

It’s so funny 😭😭😭

[@alexa16124]

3:51 😍🥺🤧

[@vivelafrance7697]

Lmaoo😂😂

[@random.user2]

😆

[@thatgirl6158]

Jenna really communicate. She rarely looks at the camera and would keep her eye contact to the person she's talking to. That shows how much of a good listener she is.

[@ihearttwice2462]

ikk she’s a really good listener im taking notes from her 😭

[@222stargirls]

we NEED a season 2

[@riskyhidayatullah7420]

Fr

[@ziaraconcepcion8370]

Like…. NOW.

[@magnifique7678]

"I know the suspense is killing you." - Wednesday

[@Starfire10982]

I literally will go feral on Netflix if they cancel this. 🙃 Not even a threat, just a promise.

[@loviousah]

nowNOW YES

[@ele9875]

Emma seems shy and has difficulty to make eye contact with camera. Seems to overthinking what she has to say and trails off a lot which is relatable and absolutely understandable. She seems so sweet and i absolutely adore how accomodating jenna is to her. She helps her feel comfortable and express herself and be herself and that's what friendship is supposed to be. I love it. Amazing chemistry. Sweet relationship definitely

[@joshuapowell3526]

Laughs then abruptly stops :)

[@cocoarii]

They’re not dating tho….

[@M4ryaa]

fr

[@e_FROGO]

“I would go in for fencing training or archery or whatever.. and I would see you like howling on the floor” PLEASE I LOVE THEM 😭😭😭

[@goodgirlsgugudan6746]

You can tell they have a real friendship. The chemistry in this interview is great lol

[@JohnDeMarco007]

Can you? Jenna didn't even know that she wasn't allowed to perform the werewolf stuff.

[@goodgirlsgugudan6746]

@@JohnDeMarco007 Jenna is the main character- I imagine she was too busy with her own performance to know every thing that was going on on set. That doesn't mean they aren't friendly with each other.

[@swiftwind1081]

I love how jenna is just staring at emma almost the entire time

[@jaimie-yz7bv]

They are so sweet and supportive of each other! Loved their chemistry on screen!!! I'm really glad Jenna was not on board with the love triangle bc god, sorry, it was unsufferable. Can't a boy and a girl being best friends in this show? Same thing with Ajax/Enid. Hope they keep them as silly besties.

[@ziaraconcepcion8370]

I honestly thought that they were ✨gay✨….

[@hueqo]

I AGREE THE LOVE TRIANGLE IS NOT NECESSARY 😭😭 wednesday is very independent

[@maliacharityrodriguez5054]

So true like the girls are so forcefully to be with the boys which is so bad I almost wake the world and keep telling Wednesday no when she's going to kiss that hyde boy. Like "No!!! Its not worth it! No! Stop stop stop! He's been using you!!! He's toying you!" Then I give up when they kiss then the visions come like a ton of bricks on her I almost said "I TOLD YOU SO!!!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@meowmaster6723]

i would love for ajax and enid to have a sasha and connie type friendship

[@jaimie-yz7bv]

@@meowmaster6723 you get it!!!

[@cortnimontgomery]

We need more Jenna and Emma interviews

[@dodgerblue1623]

AGREED

[@alexa16124]

Jenna and Emma are so cute tho. So much chemistry. Omg. Moments: 1:23 “Emma praising Jen as Wednesday” 1:42 ; 2:19 ; 6:27 ; 9:10 ; 9:54 “Cute looks and smiling” (whole interview but here aww) 2:55 “Polar opposites and complement each other” 3:37 “funny moment but not too much bc Emma wasn’t there lol” 6:55 “Jenna affirming Emma is a great werewolf” 7:56 “Jenna says off of boys please”

[@AssOnHoustonTexas]

Tf is wrong with you

[@nahhlmaoo6860]

SO CUTE

[@mjjjj7]

Fr

[@marianacastilho8353]

This entire cast is so sweet and talented! I hope we get more seasons to see them working together again. Can't wait to see Jenna and Gwendoline at Comic-Con in Brazil!

[@JacobDean88]

They all did very well... I'm in my 40s and usually can't stand teen shows. Just because they usually make the characters very annoying and not realistic... I'm not saying this show is realistic, but the actors really did well without being annoying. And they made this universe very likable. I really hope we see more of Wednesday and this universe.

[@filthycasual8187]

Honestly I'd consider it a win if the next series takes us back to a more traditional Addams Family format. I prefer it when they're all together. Wednesday on her own was cool but the Family works better together.

[@billmurray7473]

Gwendoline got screwed over Royally with Disney Star Wars. Glad to see her get her cred back in this show.

[@lazyluna595]

Aw, Jenna is so sweet, she always considers Emma's point of view/opinion. You can see that she's not the type of person who always do the talking, she listens too. And she's bright, she knows what she's going to say and you can tell that's she's sincere on what she's saying.

[@enzi022]

They have a lot of chemistry together, hopefully Wenclair is canon in season 2.

[@Em3267]

Yea! Hopefully wenclair becomes cannon

[@piiririnpimpim]

I hope they stay together, I would love for Enid and Wed to start having more scenes together to explore this chemistry between the actresses

[@MyBitch925]

@@Em3267 whats wenclair?

[@serenitachan3013]

@@MyBitch925 wednesday x enid

[@Kgo-oo4jd]

real

[@riventrix1347]

YOU DON'T HAVE ANY CLUE OF HOW MUCH WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS MASTERPIECE😭🙇‍♀️THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@bekahchandler294]

I've been waiting for an interview with them!!! I love the idea of Xavier and wednesday having a platonic sibling friendship

[@duck8706]

YES

[@avabackupaccount]

Fr

[@messiahofthefirst.3415]

**(SPOILERS)** ngl after the ending scene and all the paintings he did of her, I don't think it'll be possible (at least from his end) but honestly i would be interested in it too :')

[@houdahammadi6867]

She is team Enid and wend

[@alexaedits]

I absolutely love their friendship! Also can we talk about the way jenna looks at emma bc I’m obsessed

[@tintincruz8660]

My gosh their chemistry is insane

[@ellie6]

the jenna emma duo interview we’ve been waiting for

[@fernstellmaelo-ar4513]

This interview is driving me insane!! the chemistry just jumps out! Jenna and Emma is so beautiful together #Wenclair

[@arielkills4745]

Too bad Wednesday and Xavier are gonna be together and your ship is just a delusional dream 💕

[@aspannas]

why do people always gotta sexualize female friendships? it's disturbing

[@maddyyy205]

@@arielkills4745why are you so toxic and mad bro💀

[@maddyyy205]

@@arielkills4745 it’s a headcanon, let people have their hopes god damn

[@messiahofthefirst.3415]

@@arielkills4745 I ship xavier and wednesday too, but bro you're giving us a bad name stahhp. Plus Wednesday and enid do have cute chemistry.

[@jamialarsuel]

I love how Jenna just immediately switches up when she realizes Emma wasn't apart of that funny moment. She's so caring and sweet but it was so funny.

[@avachi8237]

Jenna and Emmas bond is so amazing

[@mel.me0w]

JENNA AND EMMAS INTERVIEW WE GOT IT

[@Deris87]

I really like Jenna's take on the love triangle and where Wednesday's friendship with Xavier can go. I liked the fact that Wednesday had no romantic interest in Xavier, and how she was painstakingly slow to open up to Tyler, and only after he had consistently shown himself to be trustworthy (you know, until he wasn't). It's a very fitting arc for Wednesday, and made that relationship feel earned. Now that Tyler's off the table though, her jumping in to another relationship (with Xavier or whoever) would feel really cheap and out of character. She's shown that she's a strong person who doesn't *need* someone else to make her happy. Though, I could totally get behind Tyler as a recurring villain with a "foe-mance" dynamic.

[@backwardsbandit8094]

The reason Wenclair is so popular and their characters work so well together is because the actors appear to be good friends which always helps! I strongly agree that Wednesday needs to move out of a love triangle, it feels like it was done out of curiosity and now that we know it doesnt really work it, she can move on and develop a wider variety of relationships. The only thing I strongly disagree with is Enid and Ajax. It had no build up and Ajax is not an interesting character at all. In comparison to Enid, Ajax comes off as deadweight, a tag along. It didnt help flesh out either one of the characters and unfortunately, even if there was meant to be chemistry, it wasnt executed well.

[@nha-lynntran6338]

this!!

[@grayden4138]

One thing to bear in mind is they potentially shot more scenes with Ajax and Enid that gave their relationship more context and development, but just didn't make it into the show. So when Emma is talking about it, it very possibly from the perspective of ALL of the scenes between the two and not just what was editing into the final cut of each episode. Not saying it was hours of content, but an extra 5 min or so can change an entire character arc.

[@yukiyumiko3074]

wait did she said enid and ajax are like 13 and 14 what tf👩🏼‍🦯

[@thefailures4138]

Ajax is kind of a jerk if you think about it. He blows Enid off with no explanation

[@aazona]

@@thefailures4138 fr like just cuz he was embarrassed he stoned himself like he still went to the dance with a different girl 💀

[@morganforsha262]

“It’s always the love interest” Jenna’s learning from her scream role

[@isagf4804]

I haven't watched this show, but wow the chemistry between these two is off charts

[@sexlovepistols]

Yes please platonic Xavier and Wednesday!

[@xxkurumixx4093]

I love how considerate Jenna is towards Emma, she's always looking right at her paying full attention to what she's saying, and always cares about what she has to say. Their relationship is so cute! I really hope we'll get a season two, Ik there's high chances for it but I really wanna see their relationship grow throughout the show in the next season, because we can see Enid and Wednesday become closer in the last episode cuz of how Wednesday actually excepted her hug and hugged her back. I just love the both of them so much!

[@iGreenSoul]

love their dynamic! they're so entertaining to watch as a duo both on screen and off screen. hoping for more interviews with them! (and of course wenclair endgame)

[@user-pp7he5lv2r]

Wenclair always end game

[@missroseanne5791]

I'm trying hard not to ship them because they are real people, but them being flirty on Instagram and giggly in this interview doesn't help 😭

[@ajayzkates]

true 😭

[@Ri_5475]

frrr💀

[@backwardsbandit8094]

They're very aware of wenclair and I think they make a lot of jokes about it. Part of the reason wenclair works so well is because the actors seem to genuinely be close friends which always helps

[@claudiacorpasduarte7365]

@@backwardsbandit8094 i think that they were just queerbaiting us tbh

[@littleari7001]

@@claudiacorpasduarte7365 well duh. Jenna is full on straight, same with Emma. They just do what the fans want them to do.

[@macalane8264]

The chemistry and complicity that they have as co-workers and friends, is incredibly enviable. I have a strong crush on them

[@EmojiPensativo]

Emma is sooo... 😭💓💕💘 cute and shy... I love her... 💖

[@thewayithappens469]

their chemistry is immaculate like the vibes of this interview was a chefs kiss

[@Limonadinhas]

cmon guys....they have THE chemistry

[@anaf9001]

Awww When Jenna realized Emma wasnt in the sceene and sudently the memory wasnt important

[@ninavilla3975]

Jenna's hand just dangling in the void waiting to be held...crying

[@itzzchocolatemimig1226]

i didn't realise Emma's natural voice is so husky also love their chemistry

[@guilhermesoares7197]

Emma's smile is so bright and contagious!!

[@catlvrzz]

emma is so sweet 😭

[@KenoSNeal]

This duo is the BEST thing about this show!

[@masterpees987]

8:00 We know that Jenna and Emma are secretly rooting for Wenclair to happen 🤭

[@VoidedMirror]

There's not enough portrayals of m/f platonic friendships and I'm here for it.

[@yukiandkanamekuran]

They have so much chemistry, no wonder half the fandom ships wenclair

[@anniem2777]

They have more chemistry than her two love interests… I loved seeing them bounce of each other

[@lyndalobe194]

JENMAAA MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITES. CANT WAIT FOR THEM AND MORE WENCLAIR IN SEASON 2. THEYRE AMAZING TOGETHER

[@Mooza1]

Enid was the real hero - if Wednesday never attended Nevermore, nothing bad could have happened. Played so delightfully well by Emma, can't wait to see her in more stuff.

[@havin._.3168]

Stan Jenna for being a platonic Wednesday x Xavier shipper

[@sabrina0013]

nooo don't ship Ajax. He's cute but he doesn't build Enid's character at all.

[@mutthulakshmi1730]

Jenna and Emma are so gorgeous

[@Tuinuiski]

Emma is so lovable as Enid. My second favourite character after Wednesday.

[@barbararuthcarrizo5260]

Me tooo💕⭐

[@ZarrysLux]

you can tell they had so much fun making this show and how much they love playing their characters

[@jezsalindaortiz3009]

Emma is blushing

[@michamuller3451]

Emma is really lovely

[@thewayithappens469]

MTV I just want to thank you for this interview doing gods work

[@neade7089]

They rly gotta let Jenna just co-write the rest of it she has the ideas

[@onionix-hr9yb]

I think she'll be one of the producers for this upcoming season

[@Hi-um7ze]

we need more jenna and Emmaaaaa

[@lizardbeth68]

Emma Myers is just adorable!!

[@lyon_el]

Emm Myers just 💘💘💘😍...

[@cedricbalan]

Jenna is beautiful ❤

[@lovelyender]

the utter joy i feel in knowing jenna was also not a fan of the love triangle xD

[@wv3sss]

the lore jenna and emma have created on emmas Instagram is so funny lol.

[@lulufran8031]

That scene when Thing was being resurrected made me cry a lot + the last hug scene between these two! ❤

[@IsabelS_Fuyu]

Their friendship and interactions on the show were so fun, funny, offbeat and wholesome in all honesty! You know opposites attract as they say haha and they definitely killed it!! Them and the other cast members!!

[@4olsen73]

Someone PLEASE put a time mark on when Jenna says “I love her” I need it for an edit BADLY

[@send-me-a-puffalope]

1:36 😄😄

[@4olsen73]

@@send-me-a-puffalope THANKYOU SM I LOVE YOU

[@lulufran8031]

Jenna is just a hardworking actor and her portrayal of Wednesday is just fresh and amazingly creative in her own way! Great job to the team and Netflix! ❤

[@tirednqueer]

Theyre like platonic soulmates "she was a good werewolf-she is I good werewolf!" "I love her" "well I think we have a sweet little relationship" *hand holding*

[@RavenGent]

I just love Jenna and Emma. They play Wednesday and Enid so well. The entire cast is amazing, I continually watch the series since yesterday and I just can't stop watching. I would love to attend a school like Nevermore, of course my outcast reason for being there is a psychic who can feel and see spirits and others creatures in the supernatural. What would yours be??

[@griffinx6]

There must be interviews like this... Just co-stars asking each other good questions. Not the same question over and over 😂

[@AzureViking]

Love these two. They are both so charming

[@amber_updike]

I love seeing Jenna and Emma together they really do have a "sweet little relationship", they're so adorable I could watch an entire show like this of just them interacting🥰🥰

[@19HuskyWolf70]

Emma Myers ( Enid Sinclair ) I believe was a bright star of the show, she's quirky, funny and pretty...I think Jenna and Emma make a great team, more movies or shows together.

[@ruwe604]

WE HAVE BEEN WAITING DECADES FOR THIS INTERVIEW AAAA I LOVE THEM SO MUCH

[@selispeks]

This entire interview just makes me smile.

[@zenithquasar9623]

She nailed Wednesday, such a charismatic actor. And I really enjoyed Emma too.

[@UrGayStepSister]

soulmates.

[@ilovemybrothers8637]

I commend emma myers for holding her own in this series !! She couldv'e easily been overshadowed by jenna given that jenna's role is literally the show title/focus paired with jenna's marvelous embodiment of wednesday's character but she surprisingly wasn't and that's very remarkable !! It means that like jenna she is also their show's breakout star !! Very impressive both of them !! 👏👏👏

[@Gon5565-bz6vh]

Emma is a star! She embraced Enid so well in my opinion she was the best

[@gabrielacabrera4197]

One of my favorite moments of this show was when Enid wolfed out. She was one of my favorite characters.

[@MoiHerdz]

We hope to see them together in the movies starring in another success, for their fans it would be adorable to see them together🤩

[@random.user2]

i love these two

[@centiza8033]

the last Wednesday interview jenna was in that she was actually comfortable

[@TacShooter]

Emma's character was a sweetheart that grew on me. In fact, I think she helped me come to regard Wednesday's character to be as tiresome as her schoolmates did. I applaud that they didn't tear down Wednesday's character for the sake of a character arc, but I couldn't help but want Wednesday to live "happily ever after".

[@skzgkz]

The way jenna look at emma made my wenclair activated

[@pinguini.]

I enjoyed the interview so much that I HAD to watch it again, (even to see that little chemistry they exude even outside of the serie), and honestly the love triangle was SO irritating. Tyler is out of the game since he is the villain, Xavier can simply be Wednesday's best friend in the second season (even because they don't match romantically), Enid and Wednesday would match. Even because Enid herself said that they get along, and they shouldn't but they do, it's a very good friendship, and a very cute couple would also do very well. Those are my arguments. (Sorry for the mistakes in Portuguese, it's not my native language)

[@nique8761]

Wow your English is amazing! I read it fluently.

[@pinguini.]

@@nique8761 Thank you, I know a little English really, but some things were in the translator, but thank you very much!

[@MrChristbait]

We need more episodes asap! The whole cast is endearing!

[@sleepinglionarchives]

Having them interview each other was genius. Great interview

[@PrettierAfter50]

I loved Emma on her role.. She was bubbly but so assertive.. Perfect combination for a confident Wednesday. I hope that they come up with Season 2!

[@lancelovecraft5913]

Jenna Ortega was the right choice for this role. Just listen to her responses about how love triangles r lame. Emma Myers’s is just as wholesome irl as Edith was on the show. This whole interview was wholesome

[@KogaNobuyoshi]

It's always a blessing when cast members have these tight strong relationships. You finally finish everything and then you get to look back and talk about it all.

[@brooktu4249]

Best thing about this meeting: These young women are not vacuous airhead starlets lacking maturity: They are interesting, articulate and thoughtful people who are impressed with each other and well aware of the strengths of their characters, and the future of the show. Their future as working actors with strong fan bases is absolutely guaranteed, and I look forward to seeing their working lives unfold.

[@LadyGreyAgeingDisGracefully]

🙌🏻

[@wolf4811]

This is all true but I resent the implication that most young actresses are vacuous airhead starlets lacking maturity? These girls are awesome and so are other young women!

[@Jambobist]

You sound like the kind of guy that shouldn't be let around young girls unsupervised.

[@prospectnyc]

I love how their responses are about the story, each other, the characters, and the other cast members. Unlike other celebrities that are always "me me me".