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Jenna Ortega has achieved remarkable success at a fairly young age and is one of Hollywood’s most promising talents. From the chillingScreamseries to the critically acclaimed Netflix showWednesday, Ortega has consistently managed to show her cinematic talents. However, not all of her recent attention has been positive.
A comment made by Ortega about political correctness has sparked controversy and gone viral for all the wrong reasons. While her statement was intended for a co-star, it has instead fueled debate and criticism.
Jenna Ortega’s Political Correctness Comment Is Stirring Up Controversy Online
In recent months, several Hollywood celebrities have weighed in on the Israel-Palestine conflict. One such high-profile comment came from Melissa Barrera, whose pro-Palestinian posts on social media led to her being dropped from the seventh installment ofScream. This led to the fans awaiting a response fromJenna Ortega, a formerScreamcast member.
But when she did speak on the matter, her remarks on the issue sparked a major controversy. While the actress was simply talking about Barrera’s situation, her comments were met with backlash and criticism, far beyond what she had anticipated.
The same interview is going viral at the moment on X, prompting a flood of reactions from the public. While some are speaking against theWednesdayactress, others are just trying to point out what she actually meant.
She will be out of the industry soon
There goes her Career.
Others quickly stepped in to clarify that Jenna Ortega’s statements were being taken out of context. They emphasized that she was addressing a specific situation rather than targeting any particular group.
She was fired for just having an opinion, so she’s right.
You can put in there too that she was answering a question asked about the FIRING OF MELISSA BARRERA but we know that variety always tries to downplay it!!!!
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Interestingly, in theVanity Fairinterview, Ortega didn’t specifically name Barrera but discussed Hollywood’s response to the conflict. She added,“The business that we work in is so touchy-feely. (further) Everybody wants to be politically correct.”Ortega further added that by doing sowe risk losingour humanity“because it lacks honesty.”
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The actress then wished for a more open and respectful dialogue where people could freely share their feelings without the fear of judgment. Then only such statements would ignite meaningful debates rather than arguments. After Melissa Barrera’s exit, Ortega herself left the project due to a scheduling conflict.
Jenna Ortega Opens Up About the Denzel Washington Film That Transformed Her Life
Jenna Ortega, in the same interview with Vanity Fair, revealed that it was Denzel Washington’sMan of Fire, released in 2004, that completely altered her career trajectory. She recounted how Dakota Fanning’s performance in the Tony Scott-directed thrillerignited her passion for acting.
She added,“I’m so appreciative of my 6-year-old self who wanted to be a president and an astronaut… because I realize now that I was always looking for a way out.”The movie stars Washington as a former CIA agent on a mission of vengeance. This left a lasting impression on the young actress.
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Her journey in the cinematic business began when her mother shared a video of her performing a dramatic monologue online. Further, this caught the eye of a casting director, and the rest is history. The actress added that while she’s still coming to terms with the significant changes in her life. The pressures of Hollywood can be both awful as well as beautiful.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
