Jenna Ortega: Glamour, Grit, and Goth-Glam Domination
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Jenna Ortega: Glamour, Grit, and Goth-Glam Domination
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Jenna Ortega cemented her place as a major style and pop culture force over the past week, headlining the 2025 Emmy Awards in an unforgettable Givenchy ensemble that set social media buzzing and had fashion critics gushing. The Wednesday star’s custom couture top, covered in oversized bejeweled details and reportedly weighing close to 30 pounds, was the most memorable look of the night on September 14. Behind the scenes, though, her longtime stylist Enrique Melendez told Jess Lucero’s Plus One podcast that Jenna was determined to honor high-fashion even at the expense of comfort, but admitted afterward she’s begging for something more practical next time. According to Melendez, the dramatic piece was so heavy it was carving into her collarbone, and while wardrobe malfunctions were a concern, Jenna was more focused on showing respect to the Academy. Unsurprisingly, the struggle only deepened the legend of Ortega’s commitment to a fashion moment, driving headlines across People and Page Six, and fans on Instagram and TikTok crowned her “the dazzling dark queen” of awards season.
Beyond the fashion, Jenna’s recent spotlight hasn’t just been about red carpets. She granted a revealing interview to The Hollywood Reporter, opening up about how fame has left her feeling “incredibly misunderstood” even among her peers, and describing the pressure of constantly being in the public eye. Jenna confessed that sometimes even hearing her own name feels strange, and that intrusive fan encounters can go from overwhelming to genuinely hostile. She detailed harrowing experiences like being accosted by grown men or shouted at with insults in front of her mother, which she called “horrific.” Ortega’s honesty sparked a wave of support online and reignited a larger conversation about celebrity boundaries and fan conduct.
Her career momentum remains unbroken, with Netflix confirming that Wednesday will return for a third season—split into two parts this August and September—which is already generating considerable buzz and speculation about plot and guest stars. Jenna has also been in the news for her eclectic press tour looks on the Beetlejuice Beetlejuice circuit and the 2025 Met Gala, where she continued blending goth-glam with subtle vintage references, and for influencing fashion's so-called “Wednesday-core” wave. While her public style makes headlines, those close to Jenna say her day-to-day is much more minimalist, and she’s eager to trade heavy couture for simple, streamlined looks whenever possible. With every headline, from painful couture to candid interviews, Jenna Ortega only deepens her mark as Hollywood’s most magnetic next-generation star.
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