The Making of Jenna Ortega's Met Gala Dress | Vogue

Actor Jenna Ortega embraced the dark side in Victorian-inspired Thom Browne for the 2023 Met Gala. Watch to see Thom Browne's entire design process for Jenna's Wednesday-worthy ensemble.
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[@denisse.martinez]

you can definitely tell jenna is not only so grateful but such a genuine person

[@mianadahlia]

yah, she respond to him "no one sits anyway, its not worth it" thats so nice of her

[@ninjagamer1359]

I love how down-to-earth she is so much, despite being the most gorgeous and terrifyingly talented person on the planet, and hope her (well-deserved) rise in fame and success never changes that about her!

[@lovesphynx]

I think the opposite cause its so phony I think she's so overrated and the whole little miss grateful omg its so fake I se through the act but thats my opinion of how I feel when I see her. Wednesday she did great in but it also wasn't as great as I thought it could have been

[@tryingtogetto30subshelp...47]

@@lovesphynx who hurt you?

[@freddyfeliciano4468]

@@lovesphynx Yea, you sound jealous alright

[@RebeccaEWebber]

This was my favorite look of the night. I truly gasped when I saw her on the carpet. She looked perfect.

[@aryandelrio9319]

X2 I was so excited to see ❤❤

[@sherriefisher9009]

Mine as well I just loved it and her!

[@user-np8yf8fj2w]

Like a doll ❤

[@lilynigromusic]

Same she just looked so comfortable and natural and just wore it perfectly 🤩

[@lovepilie]

I felt the same !

[@reemyfairy09]

Jenna's outfit was one of my favorites in this year's met gala she slayed so beautifully

[@itysheen80]

Yes. That was my favorite.

[@JohnAlvarado-th7tt]

Thank you

[@mooooooooona]

as someone who grew up watching her on Disney channel, idk I feel like a proud mom

[@minajcentral]

haha same

[@456loveluck]

Stuck in middle Never forget, that's how I knew her And Jane the virgin 😅

[@princessamaechi3885]

Same

[@princessamaechi3885]

​@@456loveluck And elena of avalor

[@miajaca]

so incredibly proud of her

[@alexmiller6698]

i think she was one of the best dressed of the night… the tailoring, the attention to minute detail… flawless !!

[@Freezient]

Casting her as Wednesday was probably the best decision. Regardless of how i feel about the show itself, Jenna just bodies that character, her natural gamine face and aesthetic. The dark gothic style fits her like a glove. She wears the outfit and not the other way around, exactly Thom Browne.

[@airyttiee]

jenna is literally one of the most breathtaking girls ive ever seen !!!

[@myself2011]

She's short and small.

[@blueoasiss]

@@myself2011 so?

[@myself2011]

@@blueoasiss just saying.

[@jennifrsbody]

@@myself2011 post a selfie

[@myself2011]

@@jennifrsbody I did, on pornhub with your mom.

[@mariahmonteon74]

She’s giving such Disney Princess vibes INSIDE AND OUT😭😭 Not everyone deserves fame and being in the spotlight, but Jenna truly deserves that and then some 🥹🥹 Such a kind soul, truly talented and someone who I would love to be friends with in real life 🥺 WHAT A QUEEN 👑

[@ninjagamer1359]

THIS ^

[@benleavndents184]

😇

[@def.not.vickyy]

jenna is one of the most beautiful girls I've seen and I love the fact she not outgrowing her Wednesday theme!!!

[@roviize9425]

Ehhh. I mean she's wearing a load of makeup on and her super wavy hair halfway covers her face. If you've seen her without it she's just ok-looking.

[@heyyou..]

@@roviize9425 can we just compliment someone without a negative comment ? Just say that you’re jealous and leave 😭

[@freddyfeliciano4468]

Hands down Jenna Ortega was the best dressed of the Met

[@pommes2618]

@@roviize9425 bro post a pic of yourself pls lets see who’s better-looking lmao

[@kk-if1hu]

@@roviize9425 literally what are you talking about, i’ve seen pictures of her without makeup and she looks the same

[@ha8236]

Jenna is so sweet and polite, you can tell she is thoroughly taking in every moment and it's a 'pinch me' moment for her.

[@RebeccaEWebber]

I love how her poses on the carpet were true to the original skitch.

[@Sawk_King]

Can we just take a moment of appreciation for the craftsmanship. The attention to detail *chefs kiss* 🤌🏻

[@nellyravenhood]

Also vouge's editor is so great! I love the font of the text displayed and the photos popping up in between the video it brings out the process and its beauty and also makes the video watchable! Great job editor!

[@perkyfawkes]

👏 I love that someone appreciated the editor! So true and they deserve to be recognized.

[@helenrosello2029]

These outfits are absolutely gorgeous... The dress that he made for her was amazingly beautiful and different ... Simply stunning 🤩

[@emmajeffrey.]

most beautiful dress i’ve seen, i love the style of it so much. and it really suits jenna, amazingly.

[@ichig0tchi]

thom browne stole the night, all his looks were superb!

[@muggs105]

the creator of the piece, smart, not just thinking about what something he likes and it is shown that what he does he loves because he and his team create for the specific person and their likings. Great freaking dress.

[@monardamoth]

this dress is definitely one of the best of the night. the amount of detail in this dress is amazing and it was awesome to hear the designer's thought process in creating it.

[@wiley3074]

She’s so well spoken, polite and pretty. Such a beautiful soul❤️

[@ninjagamer1359]

Yessssss

[@sweatergurrrl]

I don’t think I’ve ever seen a single bad outfit Jenna has worn

[@Ava-dn3qi]

she looks like a princess and everything she wears ❤️

[@ninjagamer1359]

For real. She literally blows my mind almost every single new outfit I see her in. Her stylist Enrique Melendez is a genius. And she is perfection itself.

[@gloryjab8681]

Last year's pink thing was kind of sus. But maybe she had better choice of designers and style this year

[@dwifnot2229]

She ain't outgrowing her Wednesday character and we loving it

[@jennifrsbody]

do u know goths exist outside of wednesday

[@Lisa-qm5bc]

@@jennifrsbodyshe was never goth before Wednesday

[@pfftxoxo1502]

@@jennifrsbody nothing about this was goth

[@jennifrsbody]

@@pfftxoxo1502 girl

[@miajaca]

she's literally grown on screens and i truly feel so proud of how far she's come🫶🏽 truly an icon

[@wiley3074]

This look was truly spectacular. Stunning and on point, for both Jenna and the Theme itself. Thom really did an outstanding job

[@tearfulangel]

this suits jenna so well xx

[@Ava-dn3qi]

i’m so beyond proud of her, I love her more than she will ever know. She look like an absolute princess and her team did a stunning job at putting her together ❤️

[@jp9ea]

definitely one of the best looks this year

[@galinakushner4258]

This dress is so incredible 😍 I think its the best outfit on Met Gala

[@JinxedJunell]

Jenna's best outfit, i'm so jealous!

[@VadaAddams]

It's one of my favorite Jenna's outfits! It looks great!!!

[@thirtyyearcosmetologist]

There is something so ethereal about this whole video!

[@lindsey6451]

Thom Browne lowkey seems so nice and humble we love to see it they're both so sweet :')

[@pamelabonaparte9383]

Love love love Tom Brown’s genius 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I thought she had one of the best looks . She wears every single outfit so well. Her personality just shines with classic cuts . Gorgeous ❤

[@mondelarosa]

This was the perfect combination. I love this collab so much ✨✨

[@realrockmaniacoki3763]

Jenna can never disappoint, Her taste in clothing is just unreal and she is a genuine and humble person💯

[@Sawk_King]

Jenna is the gift that keeps on giving 🤍🖤 Breathtaking!

[@mehoof601]

In this you can see how Jenna feels so great full and beautiful it’s amazing

[@cr1msxn]

i love her, i truly believe she's gonna become one of the greatest actors of our generation

[@orangefruit12]

people can say that theyre just attaching jenna to her Wednesday character but i genuinely feel like wednesday's aesthetic and vibes is truly her personal taste. She's not even a very bubbly person she's straightforward, observant, and she doesn't also really engage in trying to be rainbow if you notice in all of her interviews way before Wednesday happened. Wednesday is her (probs except the dark part) that's why she doesn't need to wear Wednesday on her sleeves all the time bec it seems like thats who she really is as a person. even the accidental no blinking Wednesday happened because she portrayed the character the way she felt.

[@ghostfarts_]

omg i thought the same thing. this is her vibe for sure

[@aryandelrio9319]

My fave of the gala, Jenna and the designer was simply perfection❤

[@yaesu3080]

absolutely loved this look, my favorite look that thom browne did alongside sora choi’s, and favorite overall on the carpet. very gothic lolita vibes, i cant help but be drawn to it

[@nasihahihi]

AGREEDD

[@MelissaNgai]

This look was soo perfect. Really aced the theme AND complimented Jenna beautifully

[@alixstaines6725]

Thom Browne is incredible, it was so nice to hear him speak about the design process.

[@yunjzns]

by far one of my favorite met gala looks this year

[@m.yurtas]

I am curious who actually draw the sketches since Thom himself can't draw like that. Nevertheless this was the best look on the met for me. The other Thom Browne looks were absolutely amazing aswell. Hats off to him and his team!

[@Trekki200]

I'm curious what Thoms actual sketch looks like, cause yeah he's more of a stick figure-and-diagram guy but has those down to something that looks super precise.

[@ladyjunon6305]

I know that it used to be Daniel Roseberry (Schiaparelli) back in the day, but nowadays, who knows?

[@AA-qb7ni]

My favourite look!!! She was so on theme and looked so cool. Jenna always serves 💕

[@stellachambers7886]

All of browne’s looks at the met were beautiful, on theme, and suited each individual that wore it

[@MamaLamaa]

Pause at 3 mins and 55 seconds Jenna matches the bag on the shelf 😂 It's nice. I like it

[@ricardocaztro]

Jenna looked stunning in this dress😻✨

[@esthersiersema]

Love this collab. Both so passionate and excited about this ❤ hope we will see many more of Jenna and hope he dresses her more often this is a combi made in ❤❤ love it was my Fav.

[@Muhammad.d24]

Watching this vid just made me happy for Jenna, I’m so glad she loved the dress and it totally suits her

[@aveforreal]

this was definitely one of my favorite looks of the night!

[@jadensfx]

Best outfit of the night, the dress complimented Jenna so well ❤

[@Olivia-ix1im]

wow she’s unbelievably beautiful i have no words

[@kiwi113]

This was SUPER CUUUUUTE❤ definitely my favorite look of the night

[@ricardocaztro]

This design is amazing, it was certainly one of the best🖤✨

[@paulis335]

Finally a met outfit with real fashion that matches the theme

[@Simply_Human23]

Looks so dynamic, beautiful, and stylish, I love the gold embellishment chain around the entire design Jenna wears it well ❤️✨

[@realnettieb]

I love this dress. I really wish all her hair was pulled back & put up because the dress is the statement.

[@ameliamorningstar]

Thank you for sharing the design process. So many talents.

[@ghostfarts_]

top 5 best dressed for sure STUNNING JENNA

[@debadritagupta6364]

Thom Browne slayyed this year

[@margaridacorreia1473]

We need to see more of Hector

[@anonymous-zv1jh]

Absolutely insane outfit, the attention to detail is sublime.

[@Ava11128]

Been waiting for this one

[@Business_Mindset_33]

I love this so much for both of them🥰 You can tell how much it means 2 them both and how much they appreciate each other and you don't see that much anymore, such a Blessing👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🙏🏽☺️

[@basicallyabush]

As a long time fan of Jenna I’m so happy seeing all the success she’s been getting she’s so humble, down to earth, intelligent, talented, witty, Caring, and not to mention one of the most beautiful women in the world with a beautiful soul, I can’t think of anyone else who deserves it more than her, She is such and amazing person and actress and when you hear her talk about acting you can see how much love and passion she has for it and making films in general, And I can guarantee you 100% Jenna Ortega will be one of the biggest Names and actors in the world and industry In the future and she will win a Academy Award or multiple of them and many many more other prestigious awards, She is already so incredibly talented and I can’t wait to see her career blossom and grow and she what she dose in the future, Maybe producing and Directing Films and TV and I’ll be rooting for her and watching whatever she’s in or a part of in anyway and supporting her. ❤️

[@Nina-xe9cd]

THOM BROWNE IS SO ICONIC FOR THIS

[@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 :)

[@luvu4eva16]

He did a great job, the piece is beautiful.

[@bonniemartinez-jackson]

this dress nailed it🙃 perfect mix of jenna thom brown and karl

[@nightsky6413]

I love how Wednesday has become one of her personality traits ❤

[@ChillingOut247]

It hasn't. She didn't even want the role initially and she doesn't like being seen as only Wednesday at all. She's her own person and has played many roles she loves more.

[@simple_naildesigns]

Love everything about this look ❤

[@anastasiaisthebest123]

i feel like she's my big sister watching her while i grow up and having her as a role model

[@psychedelicyeti6053]

Jenna is so sweet 💕 tom did amazing with everyone he dressed for the met

[@griffgirl24]

The pin cushion in her bow OMG

[@oooalic]

Ciel Phantomhive! 🖤

[@denarendall]

MY FAVE LOOK ON MY FAVE HUMAN. HER STYLE IS TOP TIER. THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO.

[@mohammedabubakr3768]

4:45 he’s a lucky guy

[@pastry111]

i wanna dress up and be at the met toooo this is so beautiful 😭😭

[@juliegaiaschi2049]

This was my favorite look of all the met looks I saw.

[@tarraingart]

truly one of the best looks of the night, the attention to detail was outstanding, so glad they went for white for the undershirt also!

[@kendals3833]

Fashion designer here!!! It was perfection!

[@haleytruslow7200]

This was my favorite look. On theme, and absolutely beautiful

[@thesofia1]

Absolute Master Piece! 🖤

[@adriennefaith6172]

She looks amazing! Beautiful craftsmanship!

[@thareallaura726]

I love that concept. She slayed!

[@1StrongUmmah]

Jenna ortega has been my favorite actor for over 5 years, and I’m so happy to see that she has made it this far!

[@urmilakharel7551]

Jenna is a queennnnnnnn💗 She looks so beautifullllll💗

[@jor9002]

Jenna's dress was amazing. It's beautiful 😍

[@JAYSCHANNELjayschannel]

I’m in love with her 😫❤

[@manurios1234]

I want video with Manuel Ríos 😢❤

[@Princessmimiii]

This dress is so pretty I love it it’s giving me dark Lolita / Wednesday vibes

[@vintagecherries]

Amazing designed piece. Underrated gem

[@parkcoreilly1084]

She looks STUNNING!!

[@oscarpateman9226]

you, pffftt are a genius that dress was amazing!!

[@niamahouari6671]

Jenna's outfit was my favorite outfit for the met gala this year

[@831.]

She was just so gorgeous and amazing with this dress!

[@edithj16]

I love Jenna's style and as a fan since she was Harley on Stuck In The Middle even if she's a little younger than me, I feel so proud she's been accomplishing so much. She's one of the most GORGEOUS girls ever... Unique and cute and her dress was sophisticated but still young.

[@Bella27814]

One of my favourite looks at the met

[@VV-nz4dv]

her dress is one of my faves