'Wednesday' Star Jenna Ortega Spills The Details Of Her First Day On Set | First Thing With | ELLE

First things first- #JennaOrtega is taking the internet by storm after her showstopping performance in #Netflix's new show #Wednesday, but there's more than meets the eye when it comes to this young actress. So, #ELLE decided to ask Jenna a bunch of her #Firsts! Watch along to discover the first celebrity she's ever met, her first heartbreak, and even her first impression on #TheAddamsFamily when she was just 9 years old! Love this series? Comment below which 'Firsts' you want to find out.
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[@jessicarosecausey7383]

it is so refreshing to have a celebrity that makes awkwards very charming. obsessed with Jenna rn

[@Noname-nz8nl]

Refreshing? Kristen Stewart has been in this industry since last decade tho

[@michelle5073]

she's like a mini aubrey plaza i love it!

[@heyitzlisa5966]

Sameeee

[@jessicarosecausey7383]

@@michelle5073 oh yea! love her tooo!

[@jessicarosecausey7383]

@@thekaren1111 definitely

[@andreaguerramario5172]

2:27 The fact that she started sobbing for her fish tho Jenna killed this role, I absolutely LOVED Wednesday Addams and I love Jenna

[@hannahasencio4340]

Idk if she was sobbing I feel like she was laughing at the memory or maybe mix of both

[@jamescapernick2524]

what? She was definitely laughing

[@NonymousGames]

@@jamescapernick2524 no defo crying but tryna turn into a laugh😂 you can see it in her eyes when they gradually tear up and her voice😂

[@rosa_stars349]

@@NonymousGames Peoples eyes tear up at something funny...

[@NonymousGames]

@@rosa_stars349 yeh but that's when you're bursting into laughter, that was more gradual and slowly going into tears and tryna hold them back lol, you could hear the quiver in her voice too lol

[@ellie.taylorsversion]

I don’t know about you all, but I think she owns this character from now on. Whenever I hear the word “Wednesday” I think of her

[@ELLE]

She absolutely killed her role as Wednesday 🖤

[@dude-rk6rc]

no, it will always be christina ricci. All the real addams family fans remeber her as wensday too. plus this is a spin off of wensday and they went over that many times. Even jenna herself said that christina owns it.

[@SpecialAgentSpectre]

@@dude-rk6rc how about the 1960 one?

[@SpecialAgentSpectre]

The og

[@aakano15]

frr

[@Denah]

The fact that she can remember that many little details about her childhood is so impressive 😂

[@sarahadeogun7393]

Well she is only 20

[@Honeydoyou]

It’s a trauma response to have few memories from childhood 😅

[@erin-ik7ud]

same. like i’m only 17 and can’t remember much of my childhood 💀

[@Honeydoyou]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ ✨ no ✨

[@geminiman2158]

She’s only 20 still young so it’s not impossible for that age to remember details about their childhood. Now if she’s like in her late 20’s or 30’s and still remembers so much about her childhood now that would be really impressive

[@HeyImPissed]

I have nothing against Millie Bobby Brown, but it feels so refreshing seeing someone else at the top of Netflix in stardom, amazing performance from Jenna.

[@steph9123]

Yes, Anya Taylor-Joy is also an amaxing actress

[@najodo5209]

why even bring up millie what???

[@minsunger]

@@najodo5209 millie has been the "netflix girl" for quite awhile now and wednesday surpassed stranger things 4 so i guess that's why they brought millie up

[@dontreadprofilephoto5918]

@@najodo5209 she became too full of herself and became too arrogant. glad someone else took her place.

[@apurvabachute3692]

@@dontreadprofilephoto5918 yeah i think so too. Not hating her, but when she debuted that blond look, she kinda came back with this over-confident, hyper active, cringy quirky attitude especially on talk shows and interviews. It was kinda annoying.

[@marykarimova9766]

Jenna is a perfect match for Wednesday,she is genuinely talented can’t wait for season 2

[@mizu7ki]

same

[@margaridavelhinho1478]

THERE BETTER BE A S2 FR

[@anikafleur2516]

@@margaridavelhinho1478 there will be

[@marykarimova9766]

@@margaridavelhinho1478 I hope cuz we need

[@AnnaF33]

She is terrible actress in the rest of the movies😂 yall find everyone talented nowadays

[@Seven-280z]

I hope there will be a season 2, Jenna is the perfect Wednesday

[@saba2164]

It’s been renewed

[@Caitlin1928]

@@saba2164 Are you sure? I just did a quick search and didn't see anything official. Although considering how popular Wednesday is already, I have no doubt that it will be renewed.

[@evylrune]

Xavier literally asks her if she would come back at the end of the show.

[@clarkkent1680]

@@saba2164it’s not renewed yet

[@freemasonslayer]

@@evylrune they sequel baited on the last episode, and it had the highest first week (or day i forgor) watch howtory of all of netflix. For sure getting a season 2

[@junsupark3696]

She soaked into her role very smoothly and naturally and she ATE IT. Needless to say her dancing performance is totally unforgettable moment of whole series in Wednesday.

[@Corinthians1614]

Ok but her buying her sisters cheerleader costume is so wholesome 🥺🤍

[@officialnicklago]

I love the way she remembers everything. I would not be able to answer like 80% of this questions

[@DOOBISOFT]

The way she talked about her first Splurge wasn’t even for her it was for her sister 🥹 Cheerleading costumes are soooo expensive that’s so sweet

[@kimlima1814]

most down to earth interview of a actor treating her job as a job and nothing else, yet keeping clear how happy she is about working with this and having a supportive family around her. Well raised, Jenna. what a cool woman.

[@sarahloo6003]

" I was eleven [...] and I went to work " such an amazing woman.

[@soyyertom]

jenna's sister is actually really sweet for letting her go about her day without knowing about her fish, it would have really affected her at work being so young im sure

[@M3rieaep]

Jenna is soo beautiful as ever and I just love her voice and how she can relate to her characters and still be able to be in character even when she’s not on set and I just love that .

[@MonkeyDGoofy_]

Jenna is such an underrated actress, she's so amazing.

[@user-sy4rh2gh5d]

It's so cute that she remember's her first fan's name🥺🥺

[@franciscasanchez6311]

Loved it when she said "tio" during her conversation instead of uncle. Proud Latina!

[@MadlosPictureHouse]

Yes! I noticed that too!! Im loving this representation 😊

[@fridalitzy]

Her laugh is SO adorable 😭💕✨

[@rosey_colours]

Ikr 💞

[@JennaOrtega-un4ld]

Thank you so much for your tender care and support, I really appreciate it. It helped me to take heart and keep pushing in everything I do. It reminded me that dreams can come true. It proved to me that hope and civility are alive and well. I hope it did for you too. Looking forward to give you the best always....

[@victoriasenyuk4416]

I dont know how soooo many people slept on her before. But she is incredible hard working and so so professional. She is one of my inspirations for a long time. And I happy that her work finally exploded. This gurl was on so many projects. Like with 20 years woooow

[@alexanderphilip1809]

Its a rare enough thing to see a young actress with humility, maturity and grace in hollywood these days.

[@ellie.taylorsversion]

she seems like such a cool and interesting person to hang out with and the way she handles everything so professionally and calm is making her look more stunning than she already is. Love her with all my heart. Probably one of my biggest inspirations yet

[@xerilaun]

Agreeddd

[@shadowx2652]

Interesting

[@iggystardust9236]

Lol "more stunning than she actually is". I know you didn't mean it in a bad way but that sounds so hilarious haha

[@AnnaF33]

@@iggystardust9236 she is not stunning at all ffs😂 yall find everyone who is overrated stunning

[@Lali218]

She is so well spoken and mature for her age. She was AMAZING on Wednesday 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@naidawoud5019]

she 20

[@EyrinsChannel]

This attitude and character will make her go far in this industry. Keep it up, Jenna!

[@ninjagamer1359]

Jenna is forever the cutest and most charming person, and I love that she even remembers the name of the first fan to notice her in public 🥰 Absolutely KILLED the role in Wednesday, can’t wait for more

[@adxbee]

her answers are so wholesome and she seems very down to earth! love to see it

[@pixeldreamsph]

Jenna's first heartbreak is her fish unaliving itself. That's just on brand Wednesday vibes.

[@pazongyang6895]

The fact that she sobbed for her beta fish is so endearing🥹

[@_anaaaa]

jenna is so sweet. she had tears in her eyes while talking about her fish...

[@eddiebanxz9965]

I’m so glad she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves . I’ve been obsessed since Scream 5 but even that was late

[@Not.shayyla]

I’ve been obsessed with her since stuck in the middle lol

[@AnnaF33]

She was so bad in Scream😂 her acting was so bad ffs

[@sp_latz]

@@AnnaF33 no it wasn’t 😂

[@Chihiro_eilish]

Jenna Ortega is very talented.

[@amaani4459]

Love how she was crying and laughing while she’s explaining her fish death! 😆

[@JoeyWitter]

I’ve watched Jenna since her Disney channel days and I love how she’s growing so I still watch her shows in my teen years. Love her ❣️

[@naomipeterson3321]

Jenna always does such an amazing job🖤

[@laiba4309]

2:03 She remembered her fan's name..such a sweetheart 🙆❤️

[@irisdemisoleil]

I love how real she is, she definitely has a bright future ahead of her. One of thee California deserts’ talents, extremely proud of her and rooting for her always!! 🤍🤍

[@atamagashock]

Jenna is such a breath of fresh air in Hollywood! She absolutely crushed her character. No disrespect to the previous , but Jenna just brought wednesday to life like nobody had done before. I’m 42, so I watched reruns as a kid, saw the movies in the 90s and now watched Wednesday and I’m watching it again with my kids this weekend.

[@padtrickkeys3261]

Agreed 👍

[@shakirashakira1296]

I love how she still remembers the name of the first person who recognized her

[@AA-qb7ni]

She was honestly born to play Wednesday 🖤🖤 I can't wait for Jenna to continue killing it in Hollywood!!

[@lifegoeson1007]

That’s nice that Jenna bought the cheerleading costume for her sister, especially as her first big “splurge” 🙂

[@aBBy-pq4tx]

2:27 I wasn’t sure if she was crying at first😂😂😂. Her laugh is infectious

[@Omar-js6yf]

She's charming, funny and interesting I bet hanging out with her would be a blast and the perfect casting for a character like wednesday

[@kitanajane9796]

she's so humble it's so sweet

[@amaaliitaaa]

still can't belive she's 20

[@Lindoushe]

She’s so authentic and charismatic. 🥹✨

[@oliviamadison5989]

I can listen to Jenna all day.. she has that voice.. is so friendly and kind and straightforward..

[@jonathantowlen6545]

I hope she is always loved and supported by people that truly have her best interest in mind and not their own. She doesn't need guidance on how or what she should be she has it in her to figure that out on her own. Glad she is well known now and landed this big role.

[@JennaOrtega-un4ld]

Thank you so much for your tender care and support, I really appreciate it. It helped me to take heart and keep pushing in everything I do. It reminded me that dreams can come true. It proved to me that hope and civility are alive and well. I hope it did for you too. Looking forward to give you the best always....

[@Dai1lest]

I haven't really heard alot of Jenna before maybe a little bit of Stuck in the Middle/You, but after watching Wednesday I hope she goes huge and keeps going because she seems so down to earth and is really sweet and straight driven...there is a certain vibe about her can't really put my finger on it but either way her portrayal of Wednesday is just beyond perfect!!

[@franciscogomes9844]

love how down to earth she seems

[@Ryan-Fkrepublicnz]

That she will inevitably be the role model for millions of girls is about the most badass thing ever...

[@Rxlrpl]

I’d never heard of Jenna until “Wednesday” but she absolutely owned it. Excellent.

[@simplyxenia3340]

That’s surprising actually. Did you grow up watching Disney or no?

[@lifelovepursuit17]

SAME🖤

[@justintimeleave1360]

Same. I’m in my 30s so it’s reasonable not to have seen her disney shows

[@simplyxenia3340]

@@BillyMayDays well Stuck In the Middle tan for years. Just because you watched it doesn’t mean you had to watch it when it first came out.

[@Loyales]

The plot twist and structure of this series is so well done.All the caracters are perfected.

[@aisha9311]

She will be one of the best actresses of the future

[@steph9123]

I agree, her and Millie Bobby Brown, Anya Taylor-Joy, Zendaya and more 🥰

[@anna8927]

So glad she’s finally getting the recognition she deserves! Been a fan of hers since Disney and she’s been killing it since, especially this year.

[@hilarykoh]

The way she cried abt her fish as her first heartbreak is so Wednesday of her

[@hoonicakes3428]

I could listen to her talk forever.

[@javanng9906]

jenna: my first heartbreak was a betta fish. *tells her story* *starts "crying"* every teen:

[@peachieflamee]

I can’t believe she’s only 20! She seems so mature and collected for her age

[@zunairafaiz372]

THE WAY SHE LAUGHS AND TOLD THE STORY ABOUT THE FISH COMITING SUCIDE HAD ME IN TEARS..

[@NiKOliDANBURSKi]

She plays Wednesday so well 😊

[@sundarmaanya.swiftie]

"It was really awkward but only because I make things awkward" *story of my life*

[@oliviamcgowan4148]

the awkward thing is so me, I feel like I make things awkward or I find myself in awkward situations sometimes and because of that I'm very afraid of one day having to go onto a set with people and actually have to speak to them and then making it this whole awkward thing that it isnt. I relate to so much stuff that Jenna says, awkwardness, being weird etc it's kinda bizarre.

[@oliviamcgowan4148]

but because I relate to Jenna in that way it takes so much stress and overthinking off my shoulders because she is so successful.

[@maxsmith4506]

I can tell you're a bit awkward just from the way you put your comment because it's all over the place 😂

[@oliviamcgowan4148]

@@maxsmith4506 oh-

[@julieparrish7093]

I like how she is nice, funny, relatable, and a great Wednesday Addams

[@assetaccountstaxmanager1]

Hello you Need True Relation And be my Loving Mom

[@donstaley8420]

Jenna has a great career today and for years to come. She definitely has alot going for her ❤️

[@GOBLlN]

this girl almost cried again because of her suicidal fish that died when she was 11 year old how i cannot love her more😭😭😭

[@ActuallyArwen]

I love the questions y’all asked I feel like I learned a lot about her

[@Mosaic_Mirror]

Wow she is STUNNING

[@Shegrowshere]

I can’t wait for Season 2!! She’s literally how I picture Wednesday to be!

[@sujebitch]

the way she talks sounds very calm yet very charming

[@MAXKIDDO8888]

I can honestly say the only reason I’m watching Wednesday is because of her.

[@JennaOrtega-un4ld]

Thank you so much for your tender care and support, I really appreciate it. It helped me to take heart and keep pushing in everything I do. It reminded me that dreams can come true. It proved to me that hope and civility are alive and well. I hope it did for you too. Looking forward to give you the best always....

[@luizabassotonatto7403]

such an inspiration for young generation! love her 🫶🏼

[@denarendall]

Can’t get enough of Jenna lately! So beautiful, sweet, and talented. She a breath of fresh air❤️

[@djsany2959]

Thank you Jenna for existing. What a character 🖤

[@lexp8980]

I could honestly listen to her talk for a very long time, she has a nice voice and enunciates so well

[@JennaOrtega-un4ld]

Thank you so much for your tender care and support, I really appreciate it. It helped me to take heart and keep pushing in everything I do. It reminded me that dreams can come true. It proved to me that hope and civility are alive and well. I hope it did for you too. Looking forward to give you the best always....

[@mse312]

She absolutely nailed Wednesday!

[@heyhi7762]

jenna was always so cute she’s really come into herself and is soooo pretty and confident

[@Moboclub]

I can say this, I love her.She is unique and divine.

[@egsantos]

So fresh and so wholesome! Everybody loves Jenna!

[@JennaOrtega-fg5lx]

Thanks again for having me Elle x

[@cristastic1149]

literally love her

[@gracemiller2434]

Jenna is amazing!!! I love her acting 💗

[@notmyducks3]

I’m glad she’s getting more recognition

[@Tarasenor]

Jenna: I had nightmares about a hand until I was about 15. Also Jenna: plays a character who is besties with a literal hand.

[@izzyclarke5194]

0:15 little Jenna is so cuteee

[@Murr_3823]

She is so perfect for this role it's amazing I get compared to her so much as well-

[@vanillqsxgar]

Shes so perfect! I love her and I love the show wednesday! UR AMAZING JENNA

[@RayPaganJr]

Just a beautiful young lady. Love her style and her love for her family. I fell in love with the character portrayed by Christina Ricci and never thought anyone would ever come close to being Wednesday like CR, but Jenna nailed the role and now has a forever fan of her work.

[@mei9242]

2:00 the fact that she still remember the name of that fan is amazing

[@aalyssastevenson5009]

Jenna you did an amazing job 🫶🏽!

[@quinnoak4072]

I think I physically NEED season 2 of Wednesday

[@Jocelyne000]

Yess same

[@picklethedin0]

she makes me wanna become an actor ❤❤

[@MelissaNgai]

So happy for Jenna! She's really talented and interesting to hear from.

[@Chafia-vi5oq]

She’s so talented.. saw her for the first time on “YOU”

[@thenomad8123]

I liked wednesday and Jenna's acting the only problem is the show was shorter than I expected i hope there will be season 2

[@selmaclaumarch2504]

Her little laugh was so cute 🥰

[@eternallyhappy247]

She’s a very great actress and would love to see her in more things for the future

[@josieta3390]

Me encanta Jenna para el papel de Miércoles, si hubiera un spin off de Miércoles adulto, para su papel sería bueno que escogieran a Emma Roberts, Ella Purnell, Lily Rose o Anya Taylor-Joy, me parece que capturan la esencia perfectamente como lo hizo Jenna.. Pues siento que las dos tienen características definitorias de Wednesday.

[@naomipeterson3321]

Can’t wait for season two

[@IVIR808]

She is by far my fav young actress rn. Her acting is impeccable 💙

[@JennaOrtega-un4ld]

Thank you so much for your tender care and support, I really appreciate it. It helped me to take heart and keep pushing in everything I do. It reminded me that dreams can come true. It proved to me that hope and civility are alive and well. I hope it did for you too. Looking forward to give you the best always....

[@vympyire]

She’s so lovely