Jenna Ortega, the 20-year-old rising star known for her roles in “You” and a brief appearance in “Iron Man 3,” has recently found herself in the eye of a celebrity rumor storm.
Speculation had been swirling that she was romantically involved with the legendary actor Johnny Depp, who is 60 years old. Ortega has finally addressed these unfounded rumors and made her stance clear.
While Jenna Ortega’s career has been on a steady upward trajectory, her portrayal of the eerie daughter in “Wednesday,” part of the Addams family, catapulted her to a new level of fame. Yet, as is often the case in the world of stardom, the price of fame includes dealing with baseless rumors and unfounded speculations.
The gossip mill began to churn after a report from the celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi suggested a possible collaboration between Ortega and Johnny Depp in the highly anticipated sequel, “Beetlejuice 2,” directed by Tim Burton. The internet was soon ablaze with fans and media outlets dissecting every detail, prompting Jenna Ortega to break her silence on Instagram.
Taking to her Instagram story, she swiftly quashed the rumors, labeling them as “ridiculous” and urging people to refrain from spreading false information. She asserted, “This is so ridiculous I can’t even laugh. I have never met or worked with Johnny Depp in my life. Please stop spreading lies and leave us alone.”
Depp’s representative also weighed in, unequivocally denying any connection between the two actors. The statement issued by Depp’s team stated, “Mr. Depp has no personal or professional relationship with Ms. Ortega whatsoever,” and it emphasized that he had never met or spoken to her. Furthermore, it clarified that Depp had no plans to collaborate with Ortega on any project and expressed his dismay at the baseless and malicious rumors that had emerged, which aimed to tarnish his reputation and career.
With these definitive statements from both parties, the swirling gossip around Jenna Ortega and Johnny Depp has been firmly put to rest. There is no romantic involvement or professional partnership on the horizon for the two actors.
Earlier this year, Jenna Ortega opened up about the toxicity of social media in an emotionally charged interview she shared with Elle Fanning for Variety. Reflecting on her earlier experiences, Ortega spoke about the pressure to maintain an active social media presence in her youth, where metrics such as follower counts often took precedence over talent.
The conversation naturally gravitated towards the challenges of navigating social media in an age where every word or action can be scrutinized and misinterpreted. Ortega explained how this environment constrained her ability to express her authentic self online.
“It’s such a comparing game. It influences bandwagon mentality. It’s very manipulative. After the show, I’m really nervous to post or even say anything on there or even be myself,” she confessed, emphasizing the difficulty of staying true to oneself in a world of heightened visibility.
Ortega also highlighted the vulnerability that comes with fame and how it can be exploited in unexpected ways. “They see your vulnerability and twist it in a way that you don’t always expect. It’s so strange,” she shared, choking back tears.
In an unfortunate turn of events, Jenna Ortega’s fears about the pitfalls of social media were realized as malicious rumors about her and Johnny Depp surfaced. However, with both parties issuing unequivocal denials, one can only hope that these rumors will now fade into oblivion, allowing Jenna Ortega to focus on her promising career without the burden of unfounded speculations.
