Jenna Ortega

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Summary

Jenna Ortega is an actor and producer known for Wednesday, the Scream films, and horror dramas including The Fallout and X. Her work often centers on young women and outsiders; she has discussed the importance of Latina representation and concerns about accurately portraying a young person of color. She has publicly advocated for reproductive rights and gun control, opposed the separation of immigrant children from their families, and signed the Artists4Ceasefire letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. She has also criticized Hollywood’s pressure to be politically correct, saying it can undermine honesty.