Jenna Ortega on Playing Wednesday Addams, Going to Disney Prom & Being Against All Dipping Sauces

Jenna talks about doing McDonalds commercials as a kid, not being into dipping food, Disney having a prom for their young stars, playing Wednesday Addams in the new Netflix show “Wednesday,” and working with Tim Burton and Christina Ricci.
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[@hermunkulus]

She did a good job for her first ever talk show. You can tell she's nervous which clearly indicates she's being herself which is great.

[@kazimsyed7367]

I think i was nervous cuz i have seen the netflix preview of Wednesday multiple times and was waiting for something good to come on netflix for a while. i have seen her before in Netflix You s2. Also another great series. She did well and kimmel was right choice over fallon.

[@absurdhero144]

Oh but if I'm nervous, I'm being a pathetic wreck. K.

[@lockekappa500]

Crazy to think this is her first talk show, since she's been around for a bit.

[@miguelbarreiros5564]

@@kazimsyed7367 why?

[@DannyPop2013]

She said first late night talk show

[@lacoste261]

I love how she said “I have no connection to Hollywood so I could only do commercials” - sight nod the nepotism in Hollywood.. she’s awesome

[@daenoslived407]

Her father is a director

[@idontsmoke]

@@daenoslived407 where does it say anywhere that he is lol

[@baileymoski]

@@daenoslived407 no hes not

[@TheWelchProductions]

Don’t think she was nodding to anything.

[@Sc00by-d008]

@@daenoslived407 her father is not kenny ortega lmao

[@angelslove13]

Tim Burton just knows… he always finds true gems❤

[@giinnaaa123]

Yup like Johnny depp. She’s an amazing actress!!

[@silencer8706]

is that the mexican lawn mower guy?

[@aliakseibabkou7115]

She reminds me of Helena a bit

[@anguuuu1329]

@@aliakseibabkou7115 also of winona ryder tbh both gorgeous talented actresses!

[@zolarenard2246]

He literally hand-picked her. They had a little interview on zoom and that's it.

[@ArtCartersWrestlingLibrary]

I love watching her in interviews because you can tell that Hollywood hasn't ruined her yet. She's still down to earth and almost shy at times, unlike other Hollywood stars and starlets who are almost robotic in tone. She's what Hollywood needs, spontaneity.

[@patricialameiras8854]

You have the perfect words!! So true. 💙 I hope it never ruins her

[@maggyhamada2560]

Hollywood hasn't ruined her yet? As soon as she entered the industry she had already made a pact with the devil and sold their souls. Don't know why y'all continue to praise celebrities

[@Omar_Marquez]

Do you think they will fully ruin her?! 😢 but I don’t think Hollywood is getting into her head a little bit

[@ArtCartersWrestlingLibrary]

@@Omar_Marquez I hope they don't. But you know how Hollywood has ruined so many young talented actors and actresses

[@caroline.004]

he doesn’t understand her humor and it’s so uncomfortable. She’s actually so funny

[@spacebar9733]

Fr lol

[@sk9rib2blz]

Neither does the crowd

[@nikkisantoro8968]

Don't forget fine, looks sxy in that dress

[@leroyvermilion7708]

I think he does

[@SD-in2mv]

Reminds me a little of Aubrey Plaza

[@toryspelling7737]

I love Jenna's sense of humour, all her jokes are subtle but really funny, like when she says "I don't really dip things, I fully submerge" you can tell she's being funny just a little. And she delivers all her jokes with what appears to be full truthfulness xD

[@chloe8094]

She never said submerge?

[@toryspelling7737]

@@chloe8094 I was waiting for someone to comment that!!! Yeah she never says it 3:15, her jokes all kind of end before actually reaching the punch line which is really funny.

[@Axelfell323]

@@chloe8094it’s insinuated

[@TikTokisGay877]

She ruined the whole vibe

[@cindythemtflou]

@@TikTokisGay877 how ? 💀

[@waviyanlokss4157]

She’s being 100% honest about no one caring about her acting at school lol! I went to middle school with her and she would hang out with only 2 girls pretty much n people knew she was an actress but as she said I think no one thought she’d be as big as she is now, I’m proud of her tho she deserves it!!

[@DollarEuro_]

Did you actually believe in her?

[@shredz0000]

Wtf is thats true, thats so cool. You were in a middle school with Wednesday duud.

[@Fa1ryxoxo]

U went to middle school with her? She said she was home schooled for middle school.

[@Fa1ryxoxo]

@@noname-bl8qy oh sorry mistake

[@frankelias89er]

Which middle school you guys went to I'm from the palm springs area

[@RabD1984]

I loved the archery scene.. "have you done archery, yeah only on live targets" lol such dry serious humour Jenna is a quality actress and I can't wait to see more of wednesday.

[@Sheriff_K]

Her acting in Wednesday is phenomenal, no other way to state it..

[@mellowmutated]

I thought she did a great job in the role too

[@Tetrathegod]

I MEAN IT WAS OKAY .. its just a teen show anyways but she is young .

[@plagiarisepuppet8841]

Yeah jenna Wednesday nicely done

[@1saamor897]

@@Tetrathegod did u finish the whole show? cause if u did, that means you found her acting not cringe and you were entertained by it. if u didn’t like her acting, you wouldn’t finish the show

[@mikks3733]

Yup it was 🔥

[@rebeccadavidson6416]

I love that you can tell she's not media trained and doesn't portray a celebrity in person. I hope she stays humble. She seems like an amazing person

[@twentyonetortas5921]

Any other celebrities that aren’t media trained and it’s obvious in interviews and shows because I barely see any besides Jenna.

[@notbuilt4onlyfans]

Keanu Reeves is the only other person I can think of that is normal when you actually meet them. She seems like it would be that way.

[@AdriDzG]

If she stays humble and "not media trained" she probably won't be acting on big shows *nervermore*. That's how shitty the industry is....

[@linkinahmed]

Burst bubble she wont be same overtime. She will be far more sexual, and busty. Hollywood overlord has their eyes on her.

[@halfbeats]

All celebs have media training - it's not some nefarious brainwashing thing lol. It's basically just going over what to avoid talking about in interviews, how to interact on social media, how to walk a red carpet, how to deal with paps, etc. If people are finding her or other celebs as "not media trained", then their teams needs to get a raise because that's pretty much the ultimate goal for a client - have them media trained, but have people go out of their way to compliment them on how they're not media trained lol. It's almost the same way people like to think Aubrey Plaza has no media training lmao. Her media training is to just stay weird/funny/awkward in interviews because that's her brand that sells, with notes on what topics to avoid and maybe what constitutes as "too far".

[@hatezis]

this interview was very refreshing, this girl is real, authentic, no BS. love her and hope to see her in more things

[@freddoflintstono9321]

I pray she gets good managers - I don't think it will take long for her to clock every award going, and multiple times so. Very genuine, and I get the impression she is very, very smart (dark humour is a good indicator). She's already a star - there will be much more.

[@jillclarke7264]

She's adorable and her Mom is amazing. Well done Mom

[@fornitegood122jr6]

Oh darn her mommy is amazing not

[@josephriley2034]

Scream 5 Tara Carpenter

[@miquel1653]

You don’t know her or her mom dork

[@rvttis]

@@fornitegood122jr6 wdym "amazing not"

[@4deleDaz33m]

Y'all better keep an eye on her for the next 10 to 20 years. She's gonna rule Hollywood someday especially in the horror genre. One of the most promising young actress working today

[@michaelpipkin9942]

I just hope the Me Too thing fizzles out so these kids aren't tormented AS MUCH.

[@JDMimeTHEFIRST]

Hollywood does have a creepy obsession with female youth. So this would be expected. What Id like to see is stories about women in their 40s-50s who aren’t moms. That would be different. Getting tired of the grooming process and teen obsession. It’s creepy. It’s why most men think we die off after 35. It’s the same in music. The best musicians are women in their 40s -50s, but everyone is obsessed is what teens and creepy dudes like.

[@adrianvladmladin1005]

Problem is the horror genre doesn't really rule Hollywood. But she is very promising.

[@robertparks7233]

@@JDMimeTHEFIRST kind of disagree,first of all name me some big Teen singers or actresses right know.These great striving young actress,are picking smart projects and showing off there skills,it's much different today,Jessica Simpson, Brittany tried the acting game and failed.Selena Gomez,Amanda Seyfried,Anya Taylor Joy,these ladies are extremely successful in both,and there are many others in early mid twenties,they are not teenagers

[@4deleDaz33m]

@@adrianvladmladin1005 Any genre rules Hollywood, superhero and horror especially, the two biggest thing in Hollywood right now because the audience is massive

[@paradisedalmatians9733]

I love how often she talks about her Mom ❤️ You can tell she has amazing respect for her Mother

[@traces2807]

Mature beyond her years and so charming. This kid is going to go far!!!

[@Toribonita]

The way he’s talking to her like she’s 6 years old lmao thank god she interviews so well

[@choisoobin4814]

ikk it was unsettinlg for me to hear sit through that, she handled it perfectly

[@shanehabbyshaw911]

Easy Karen. Same questions these liberal talk show host ask all these dems!

[@corystube]

@@shanehabbyshaw911 what's that a Karen accusing someone else of being a Karen? Weird...

[@Lara-vo6rp]

@@shanehabbyshaw911 always that one loser that feels the need to make everything political

[@itsnotme2575]

@@shanehabbyshaw911 you're the only one that sounds like a Karen here

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

I know that she plays Wednesday, but she is ROCKING this Morticia look.

[@zaniahsims]

oh absolutely 😍

[@valrojas16]

she's been killing it lately with the looks! 😍

[@treytilley333]

Oh they’re def going to reboot this when she’s in her late 40s and have her play Morticia.

[@orestispitsillides6398]

Humble, gorgeous, funny and a brilliant actress. Absolute talent and amazing personality

[@jeffrowisdabest]

Big kudos to her mom. That's next-level parenting right there.

[@CreepyGnocchi]

Shes definitely like a new era “it girl” she is normally awkward but naturally funny. Happy for her 👏

[@itscode5968]

Hope you don't mind me asking but what would be the definition of "it girl" Love Jenna a lot I mean a lot so I'm just interested.

[@ahyan6681]

@@itscode5968 it girl is typically a young female actress who just steals attention wherever she goes. But she doesn't try it naturally comes to her. They do it effortlessly. Examples of "it girls": Marilyn Monroe, Clara Bow, Mary Pickford, Greta Garbo, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Elizabeth, Madonna, Julia Roberts, Whitney Houston, etc.

[@skeletonmandiecastcollector]

Her and Aubrey Plaza have a lot in common when it comes to interviews and that’s awesome.

[@idrisahmed2659]

A bit like Aubrey ... Aubreys interviews are something else .... I just wondered if there was like an elder sister or an older version of Wednesday that would have to be Aubrey ....

[@forevermoa.]

@@ahyan6681 how is she a it girl ?

[@Mistah47]

It’s rare that a young actor/actress breaks out onto the scene and the majority of ppl like you immediately. Only those with talent, charisma, charm, and work ethic last in the spotlight. Jenna Ortega is one of those future stars with a career that will last because she only gets better with each project. From You, to Scream, X, and now Addams Family, this kid is going places. 💯

[@Prxsumo]

Did you watch x is it worth watching

[@InhaleSkyExhaleStars]

@@Prxsumo i watched it at the theater, it's amazinnng!!!

[@jokesonyou222]

Word

[@B4shXp]

Is my music ok?!

[@iverbronx]

@Buddha’s Advocate Kinda still is

[@mrstwo2130]

She was outstanding. Honestly just incredible. That dance scene was iconic

[@Poloword310]

She seems like such a sweet girl, hopefully Hollywood doesn’t screw her up. She’s a Disney survivor, she’s halfway there 😂

[@luvzarabi7538]

😂😂😂❤

[@Fa1ryxoxo]

Hollywood already killed her with there depression😀

[@remi1955]

It's amazing that at a young age of 20 she already landed a great Netflix show with the greatest director most wantto work with! Tim Burton as her first big show is incredible

[@jahzaraflores8915]

I don't think its her first big show she's stared in alot of stuff😭😭

[@TiphonBafometo]

She was in this years horror movie X

[@Lily-ie9sh]

@@jahzaraflores8915 It's not the first big project she's been in but the first big one she's the star of!

[@yeeeeeeeeeeeeeee_ya5786]

@@Lily-ie9sh she was in Disney’s stuck in the middle as the protagonist so not her first major project at all

[@MeccaVai519]

She's in You and Scream.

[@TakingPhotosAlongtheWay]

I love her, she is so raw and seems to have a dry sense of humour that is GREAT. doesn't seem fake or trying to impress!

[@invisiblebirthdayparty]

Same. She does have dry rumor, the other cast members of the show said so.

[@adysyady5527]

for real

[@vex9486]

you do realize this is all scripted

[@ivvister2303]

@@vex9486 You do realise they tell/go over the questions with the person being interviewed

[@ijustbevibin0425]

@@vex9486 there has to be some of it that isn’t scripted

[@Queensizemusic]

She’s a riot. And her performance in the series is award winning.

[@jjsimps9273]

5:14 is the best part of this interview and a general sense of gen Z humor 😭😭 💀💀💀💀

[@antibullshit]

She seems very genuine and a breath of fresh air in Hollywood. Definitely keeping an eye out for her future projects

[@howtobe_rich]

Agreed! Personally she seems like another young actress in the business but I appreciate her genuineness

[@jennyturner8949]

Breath of FRESH AIR!!! That is what I feel when I see her 🥺 couldn’t say better

[@howtobe_rich]

@@jennyturner8949 agreed!

[@ivvister2303]

@Skinny Bob a lot of people think a good example of what you said is Millie Bobby Brown from netflixs Stranger Things Show, like everything she says or does is her thinking she's better than everyone, mistaking her bubbliness for annoyance and narcissism. I don't think any of that is true.

[@howtobe_rich]

@@ivvister2303 You could be wrong. She might appear nice and friendly on Jimmy Kimmel but a monster behind closed doors. Who knows?

[@wonderwu]

Yo, that's mind blowing! Shout out to her mom. Full-time ER nurse that is willing to make 6-7 hour round trip drives to take one of her six children to audition for stuff. That is support!

[@theunseenblade]

the truth is that she also must have ditched the other 5 kids xD

[@an-qo6by]

what an awesome person her mom is fr!

[@jebharben2939]

@@theunseenblade I think there is a father in the picture

[@InJunoWeTrust]

And this happened 4 to 5 times a week. That is a huuuuuge time commitment.

[@handleless69000]

3:46 that smile is so precious...i can't-

[@climax050]

Shes such a class act, not only did she go out and say the words "not to promote my show or anything" but she also took a jab at the hollywood nepotism.... She's a star for sure, can't wait for not only more Wednesday (the suspense is in fact, killing me) and to see what else she gets up to in the future!

[@katherinequesada7382]

Yes she's so perfect!

[@livingtoenjoy7744]

That's probably her favorite type of suspense

[@kennymcisaac6461]

She's literally there to promote her show lol that's part of her job

[@quackitytheasker9977]

@@kennymcisaac6461 she's her to promote herself sis

[@1lafchris]

You’re just a fan lol she is just a normal person stop idolize her like she is a god

[@ellam76589]

She's so cute and well spoken The audience was so nice with her ❤️❤️ love that

[@fornitegood122jr6]

Hey leave her alone madam she doesn't wanna okay

[@mycollegeshirt]

Well spoken?

[@ellam76589]

@@mycollegeshirt 🤔

[@Summerklae7557]

If I put on her Face, I'm cute too?

[@lavatr8322]

lol well spoken _thank goodness im not american_

[@zolarenard2246]

Jenna Ortega literally started her career from the bottom and climbed through the whole ranks and obstacles one by one, year by year. She's also very mature for her age, even years before now and we saw her tackle interviews with humility and authenticity. I'm years older than her and yet I respect her a lot for these sole reasons. Also... Why was 25% of this interview suddenly about dipping sauce???

[@cecesafont4763]

This little lady is pure gold and such a great representation of the Latino community in Hollywood 👏🏼🥰 love her

[@volbrenYT]

That was a really great first late night. He kind of rushed through parts and interjected, but she did a great job moving things along and responding genuinely. Really enjoyed her as Wednesday. The casting was great

[@Yaboysfave]

I feel like he was trying to prevent any dead moments, or jump in when it seems like she was rambling/dragging things on since she’s not media trained

[@LarissaFay]

From this interview I can tell why Jenna was chosen to be Wednesday Addams. No better choice in my opinion. She’s relatable, has inner qualities and struggles that relates to Wednesday and to the audience. That’s why all The Addams Family films are classics, because even though they are all “out there characters”, “strange” and “mysterious”... there’s inner struggles that we all can relate to. Like wanting to put Piranhas in a pool... where your Brother’s worst enemy happens to be in. 👀😂 or being allergic to vivid colours. 🖤

[@misteral1083]

Christina Ricci is a tough act to follow for Wednesday Addams. I think the fact that EVERYBODY is excited to see Jenna take on the role shows they cast EXACTLY the right person :)

[@Valkonnen]

She was chosen because she is Mexican, and no other reason, just like every other film being ruined with identity politics. Don't kid yourself as to why she was hired. Admit the situation that we are in, as there would be more dignity in that.

[@misteral1083]

@@Valkonnen This is the only reason available to you due to your beliefs about the world you are in. That's a little sad, to be honest. It will seem utterly real to you and irrefutable.

[@Valkonnen]

@@misteral1083 No, it's based on careful observation of an industry that I have worked in for over 35 years. I of all people am not limited by a lack of information. I have personally seen pressure put on Productions to basically, diversify or be cancelled. You can't be so dishonest that you pretend not to see this very real situation that ALL Studios have t deal with. It's not Art anymore. I'm deep within it, so I would know much better than you. The fact is that you can see it too, but aren't willing to admit that. That's what's "Sad".

[@misteral1083]

@@Valkonnen No no, I see the push for diversification - and in some areas, it's not a new thing. Children's TV and films have, for a long while now, tended to be more obviously diverse than media aimed at adults (I'm generalising) And I don't doubt that some productions are pressured into it. I see it when it's ham-fisted!! But to say that in this case, the only reason she was cast is because she's Mexican, I think ignores all the other qualities that make her such a good fit for the role. To be completely honest, I think it also ignores a lot of marketing forces which also make her a good choice from a business point of view. Does what you're describing happen? Yes, I have no doubt and see evidence of it. Is that the only explanation for Jenna Ortega being cast as Wednesday Addams? I do not think it is.

[@Signal5]

She killed the role for sure! Amazing performance.

[@tomhb9479]

She’s so beautiful and personable. She’s got many more successful years ahead, and I look forward to seeing her in more projects.

[@NineOneOneFx]

There’s some Aubrey Plaza awkwardness going on with Jenna, and I LOVE IT!!!

[@forsythiahoareau6456]

That’s true. I was trying to think who she’s got a similar vibes with. And they also have the same eyes, I think. They can play sisters easy. 😊

[@JPSimen]

Plaza is Vapid.

[@p4uli30]

Not really, she just seems like a really chill person

[@zaniahsims]

i noticed that too!

[@jealousyxkills]

I thought the same thing lol

[@neenz.07]

the fact that the audience’s reaction to finding out where Jenna is from, and then seeing HER reaction to their’s, kept cracking me up lol. 😂

[@michelfortin7055]

I binge watched her show and she is simply phenomenal in her role as Wednesday. Can't wait for season 2.

[@normalhomosapien5163]

Agreed. I'm sure the next season will be just as engsging

[@2greenify]

Same here, she caried that show imo.

[@michaelgayle7001]

Absolutely! I grew up on the original and she was simply AMAZING!

[@blazeplayz2508]

She's super mature and composes herself so well for a 20 year old movie star. I doubt she'd call herself a star, but she's a rising one at the very least.

[@sexytyper88]

her acting in THE FALLOUT - perhaps some of the most realistic I've seen in decades. Was truly entertained in a manner that had my full attention.

[@EDV-js1oe]

I love how she's not laughing with his stupid comments or jokes. She's being real

[@joshandrus5206]

Jenna is slaying everything she does. Incredible.

[@howtobe_rich]

Agreed! she's on fire lately. I'm happy for her and all her success

[@jbearclowater]

She was great in X and the new Scream as well.

[@verwellkterdominiksachen8086]

Sigmas are better

[@coolest_username]

@@verwellkterdominiksachen8086 gigachad fr

[@verwellkterdominiksachen8086]

@@coolest_username thanks

[@aanyamallick7747]

I grew up with her on Disney, we're both the same age and it's just amazing to see how she's grown as an actress, and how her opportunities are getting bigger. Looking forward to seeing her act along side big names

[@jesuslover5968]

What show was she on Disney ?

[@skyvs.theforcesofyoutube]

@@jesuslover5968 stuck in the middle

[@jazleenluna]

@@jesuslover5968 stuck in the middle

[@pokkenwolf5985]

Similar to me!! She's a year older, but I loved her in Stuck in the Middle, and freaked out seeing her on "You"! I fully believe in her success >w

[@josemv25]

I was born on the same planet as her

[@angc.8810]

This young lady is incredible. Just started watching it with my family and we love it, she's great.

[@HighTopHigher]

She was born to play that role, she bodied it to no return. Well done 👍🏾

[@1234gissleey]

She such a in depth person I feel like jimmy missed an opportunity to pick at her brain on how playing the role really affected her .Wednesday is just the darker version of her 🎉amazing I can’t wait to see more from her . She truly going to be an icon

[@uncle-pete]

This was just a spot for people to get to know her not to delve into a show nobody had seen yet

[@claviafidelity7012]

Trevor would have done a better job

[@Missy-tj9tm]

Sean Evans can probably pick her brain and THAT would be an epic interview.

[@noellanderos2253]

With all due respect, we don’t know how she actually is or whether she is truly the Wednesday character or not. We would have to personally know her in order to affirm such a thing, so we shouldn’t act like we are best friends with celebrities.

[@Queensizemusic]

I agree. He had a golden opportunity to showcase this woman’s mind, reveal the processes she has, what she thought to bring to the role, and how she came to those decisions. Her performance in the series is Award winning.

[@mememeome]

From when I saw her on “You” my husband and I felt like she was gonna be huge. It’s been a while since there’s been a truly great actress especially from this newer generation. Most are from older generations. I think there’s a lot more untapped potential in her and truly eager to see how her career plays out. I love seeing her on my screen and love that latina representation that does not put us in a stereotype

[@andresperez-vf3rs]

Immediately put my phone on my left hand

[@resilientred1699]

I love the old and new series. ❤ Great casting!

[@lovesmusic916]

Jenna's so young in her career and she's already navigated it so well. Plus she's staying grounded through it. Respectful, humble, witty, down to earth. And the use of her platform for constant human rights advocacy. All at 20yo.

[@sheila6186]

I love her quirky and honest, totally unpretentious personality. Bless Jenna. She's so cute. xx

[@lifewithquannn]

her acting role skills for characters from me watching her on You, The FallOut (seen clips of that movie) , scary movies she in like Scream and now she did her outstanding job for Wednesday Addams. hope she gets so much more she deserved in the industry and more awards for her

[@DonAshcraft]

She's such a darling! I absolutely love her sense of humor and smile. She's reserved with her facial emotions so when she smiles it's incredibly grand! 🙂

[@queenseuphorictravels2717]

She’s so mature and real. Love her. Kimmel is trying to hold himself together 😭😂

[@hoo_jii]

Seems like an awkward gen z to me. Opposite of mature really

[@Bossy369]

@@hoo_jii she’s only like 20 getting out of her teen years tbh. Kinda hard to relate to adults in certain situations. Hope you aren’t trying to gaslight anyone😊

[@peace_byfaith_platorm]

@Hoo Jii no, she seems mature. And being awkward would also mean being hard to deal with / causing inconvenience, which she clearly isint

[@sierralastname5448]

@@hoo_jiiShe seems mature and well spoken. But like she said, this was her first time on a late night show so of course she was probably nervous.

[@nandu7714]

Hold

[@peace4myheart]

She is adorable and sincere and herself. There is no star personality with her. Hope she stays that way after being famous. Love Wednesday and can't recommend it enough to everyone.

[@audreycrader2877]

I can’t wait to see her in more! I love the way she speaks, I could hear her talk for hours! ❤

[@kerry53421]

Reminder, Jenna Ortega has been in 2 amazing horror movies this year as well. X and Scream. Adding Wednesday is like the icing on the cake for her in 2022. Such a great actor with a bright future

[@youngtruth9563]

Yup and she's back in Scream 6

[@MAGirlable]

I love her sense of humour! It’s so dry and dark lol. She’s perfect for this role!

[@GoldenKamReviews]

The future is looking BRIGHT!!! She’s beautiful, original, and spunky in her own way. She’s just being herself not trying to impress anyone and we love her for that. Seeing her is literally a breath of fresh air. Tired of seeing copy and paste celebrities that are fake. Can’t wait to see more of her on screen. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@gedocowboy8484]

Well said, hope she stays like this as she rises in Hollywood

[@bretth4988]

I first saw her on YOU season 2.

[@obston2846]

Talk about vouching for someone you have never met in person...hahaha you are the problem

[@Jgatti41]

agree, she is adorable lol She is so tiny and her eyes are absolutely incredible. The show has really got my wife and I hooked, she is so good in it.

[@assetaccountstaxmanager1]

I Want Do Asset Manager, Asset Take Care, Audit Purpose , Accounts And Tax Manager I Do Work for you safe And Sacure

[@WestminsterWgtn]

I bet there are 4 more gems at her moms house. You did a great job raising her. I hope she can remain grounded. Really enjoyed the series and I hope Netflix can pick more winners. Thanks

[@parisoglesby5231]

Jenna has five siblings actually!

[@haileylockhart8967]

She's so down to earth. I really hope Hollywood doesn't change her. Doesn't seem to have so far. But she just starred in one of the biggest Netflix series of all time and one of the most reprised roles. And she CRUSHED it. So it's just the beginning for her.

[@gedocowboy8484]

She’s awesome, clearly her mom did a great job. Interesting how she has a bunch of siblings like in her old show. Hope she stays cool like this, and give young girls a good roll model. Great interview

[@mummytut8255]

Who is her Mum ? 😊

[@user-ix5hf9pm5p]

@@mummytut8255 her mum is her mum duh 🙄

[@movies798]

She's a great actress. I'm very proud of Jenna after she left Disney Channel. She still keep herself working.

[@tomgrant90]

She’s so articulate and funny! What a legend

[@kctully3811]

She's amazing!!! Loved Wednesday and can't wait to see what she does in the future.

[@victorialafond8735]

she’s an icon, she’s a really good actress and have a good career to come

[@ted.8631]

😄 good on the eyes is about all

[@medusaslair]

She is great, but you need to look up the word icon.

[@robertzamora477]

Loved her in the Wednesday series, but let's put the word icon back in the holster there buddy... you might need to look up what Thai means before you pull it back out.

[@PinoyGuitarTutorials]

lol icon?? =))))

[@lebron2292]

icon?lol PPL hype up every mid actor who gets a new netflix show 😅

[@teppeiando]

Jimmy should have asked her about the horror movies she's been in this year too. She's a scream queen

[@cameronlaszlo3301]

i was thinking the exact same thing, was slightly frustrating

[@YoRocky89]

"Yin and yang is a Chinese philosophical concept that describes opposite but interconnected forces." That's what Jenna and Emma were to this show. The highlight of the whole season for me was the friendship between Wednesday & Enid, both Jenna and Emma gave beautiful performances, they had such great chemistry & nailed their respective characters! I really hope we get a season 2 because there's so much more to tell about these two! Oh, and congrats to Jenna on her Golden Globe nom!

[@tylerm993]

She seems so genuine & adorable 😍

[@jonathantowlen6545]

Hollywood needs more Jenna's. Here's hoping she isn't poorly influenced by producers or agents to be something she isn't. She's a pint-sized dynamo. Energetic but at the same time well grounded. She is one child star who seemed to benefit from that experience as far as timing and acting ability. She should be still starring in things long after I'm gone from this earth.

[@pab1381]

She was fantastic. She killed that role. I thought nobody could top Christina Ricci but she did man. She seems down to earth too.

[@teymurkazimov1518]

also Emma Myers did a really good job! she deserves credits as well

[@MoviesRule]

Wednesday is so freaking good! I hope we get a second season!

[@SicDoc]

I was blown away by her performance as Wednesday, and now I am impressed by her poise and character as a person. I look forward to seeing her work for decades to come.

[@adris1788]

I just adore how she gave her mom so much credit - you could tell she admires her mother. I think she is humble, amazingly talented, and absolutely gorgeous! I wish her much success💗

[@wichomartinez5823]

Wow she made it out of Coachella Valley! Congratulations!!🎉

[@patmclean1951]

Wednesday the show was so enjoyable! Loved the twisted dark humour and her musical contributions. So good. Congrats Jenna! Exceptional performance!

[@allisonpoynor4457]

Can’t believe she’s 20 years old! Seems like just last week she was a little baby on Disney Channel! Now on her first late night show. So happy for her. It feels like a proud mom moment! Lol

[@iliasVoolgaris]

4:57 Jimmy never fails to make it awkward

[@justabruin]

She's going to be HUGE. It's already happening.

[@fornitegood122jr6]

Really huge

[@dannydark1452]

2000s and 2010s Disney drooped the ball... This generation, Jenna Ortega, Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo... Bravo Disney welcome back to making true Stars!

[@meloangelic]

@@dannydark1452 It’s like the late 90s again 😂

[@jovannaluna]

Fr she’s the next it girl

[@CristianGomez-rl5vb]

Honestly her first movie role was in the little rascal and then I remember her Disney sitcom stuck in the middle which I thought it was pretty cool. She also was in the TV Netflix series you, she was a part of the scream franchise and she's also returning to scream, she's definitely going to blow up I feel like she could be the female version of Denzel Washington

[@eveduffy9525]

Jenna Ortega is the best actress ever!😀

[@bunkerhillguy2542]

The funny thing is people in the Audience didn’t know of her yet… as they didn’t see Wednesday yet but she’s amazing

[@destroslash321]

As a Latino from socal this makes me so proud. She seems cool af and she's such a great actor she totally deserves the spotlight

[@tatiyanaperez5888]

But if only Latinos would represent themselves more professional, and in her case be more proper, instead of saying "yeah" how about "yes"...she's cute but you can tell she had that street slang.

[@teru7136]

@@tatiyanaperez5888 what

[@destroslash321]

@@tatiyanaperez5888 really? I never felt like she sounded "street," just casual. Plenty of people seem to keep it pretty casual on Jimmy Kimmel, I never felt like it was supposed to have a serious or "proper" vibe but idk maybe that's just me

[@gc1282]

@@tatiyanaperez5888 oh yeah? 🙄

[@britty1214]

I liked her in Netflix YOU and knew she'd become a bigger star. Happy for her and hopefully Hollywood doesn't destroy her

[@assetaccountstaxmanager1]

I Want Do Asset Manager, Asset Take Care, Audit Purpose , Accounts And Tax Manager I Do Work for you safe And Honestlly

[@Carmah3]

Omg was that her she was the little sister in the LA apartment block..

[@Ashleyo923]

Yes! Totally agree.

[@DGoldy303]

What do you mean "destroy"?

[@adricocos]

I just finished watching the show. It is amazing! I like everything about it! It's incredible

[@pauljohnson9326]

Her performance as Wednesday was perfect and also the writing for the show was amazing . Great show lets hope for many more seasons.

[@basicallyabush]

I’ve been watching Jenna In Movies and Shows for years now, And it’s so great that she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves she’s such an Amazing Person and Actress, her future is very bright and I can’t wait to see what she does next :)

[@o4saken1]

It might be because it's her very first late night show interview but she's really down to earth and it's pretty cool.

[@TRISMUSIK]

Give her time, Hollywood will degrade her and destroy her soul unfortunately.

[@seoulku]

@@TRISMUSIK are you apart of hollywood? i didn’t think so. jenna’s smart and i’m sure she’s not falling for hollywood antics

[@ninjagamer1359]

She is hilarious and so gorgeous it’s actually painful to me. I’m in flipping love. Can’t wait for her perfect portrayal of Wednesday Addams.

[@brianj3663]

Right? Hard to watch her and not develop a crush.

[@jstnxprsn]

Never heard anyone else say that before. Intensely beautiful women have always made my heart hurt too.

[@ninjagamer1359]

@@jstnxprsn Now I’m interested in if this is not a common experience 🤔 Perhaps similarly, I know some, including myself, also at times have felt inexplicable aggression in response to things that are extremely cute

[@jstnxprsn]

@@ninjagamer1359 I could help you with that, although it could range from a mild annoyance to some deeper psychological issues, which I'm not sure you'd be comfortable discussing here in public.

[@Brucelee89896]

@@brianj3663 shes hot

[@DrQuizzler]

I'm making the rounds through the interviews with Ms. Ortega after finishing S1 of "Wednesday". Great show, and she does an amazing job, as does the whole cast. She's very likeable here too, and seems grounded. Of course, the show hadn't dropped yet, but hopefully she avoids the normal child-star pitfalls. Great interview!!

[@bayleerichardson5954]

Anyone else obsessed with her ? So I’m love!!! Amazing actress! So humble and funny 🥺❤️

[@Vanessa4x1]

Thanks Jenna's mom for doing all that driving for her , with 5 more children ! Jenna looks like a very nice and sweet young lady with a future ahead of her ❤️

[@aipilot6795]

This interview makes me an even bigger fan of Jenna. Her sense of humor is great and she’s such a classy and professional person.

[@padtrickkeys3261]

🖤

[@bruna_santos3954]

JENNA is a complete actress I love her energy💖

[@dianacarbonate]

She absolutely nailed this character I loved so hard in my childhood. And her dancing!! Awesome interview, awesome young woman. Even if she's not a dipper lol

[@haleysaunders1376]

Wow she is so intelligent. She is a great inspiration for young people. I hope she stays on the right track in Hollywood and has good people around her.

[@deansing2405]

really you are easily impressed