Jenna Ortega, the actress, is well-versed in irony. Throughout her career, she’s skillfully highlighted the irony and hypocrisy in various on-screen scenarios, be they plot or emotionally driven. This unique ability has been instrumental in making her performances captivating and landing her roles in shows like “You” and the “Scream” series. It’s also a key aspect of her character, Wednesday Addams, from Netflix’s “Wednesday.” Given this, Ortega shares some amusing and fitting insights about what Wednesday Addams might think about the show’s success (prior to Season 2’s premiere) and its influence on today’s pop culture.
In a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the actress highlights some interesting contradictions in her life and work. One of the most striking contrasts is between Wednesday Addams’ widespread popularity in pop culture and her character’s usual solitude or outcast status. It might seem ironic that Wednesday, who doesn’t mince words, lives in an age where many people are hesitant to speak their minds due to fear of repercussions or backlash, especially on social media. As the actress puts it, “If only everyone could express themselves like Wednesday—straightforwardly and honestly—it would be fantastic! She doesn’t care what others think.” She also finds it amusing that despite being an outsider, Wednesday is now found on various merchandise such as mugs, cereal boxes, and t-shirts. One can imagine her disapproval of this development, thinking, “Oh, man, she would despise this!
To be completely honest, we believe she’d find it unsettling: consider the bone-freezing mix of horror and dread Wednesday Addams might feel if she saw her image being mass-produced and commercialized. It’s quite ironic, isn’t it? To establish a system for profit and corporate gain, based on someone who consistently challenges oppressive structures in her personal life.
Indeed, Ortega highlighted several ironies in her personal, professional, and Wednesday-related experiences. For more insights, continue reading in the following section!
Jenna Ortega Is Trying To Balance The Conflicting Emotions Of Being Wednesday Addams
It appears that Ortega finds the intriguing contradiction within Wednesday Addams’ character, particularly how it influences her life and profession, fascinating. As Ortega put it to Harper’s, “Wednesday is an outcast and an outsider, yet she’s a cultural phenomenon – which is quite peculiar.” Essentially, he feels that by playing Wednesday, he has taken on the role of a popular actor, which was not something he had envisioned for himself.
In more casual terms, the actress has recently expressed frustration over the condescending vibe that comes with being a young, former child actor, especially when one is short. She shares this experience with Natalie Portman, who she will soon act alongside in Cathy Yan’s upcoming comedy-thriller titled “The Gallerist“. In this film, Natalie Portman portrays an art dealer character attempting to sell a dead person at Art Basel, while the actress plays her character dealing with the resulting stress.
As Portman explained to Harper’s:
Due to our small stature, we’re frequently perceived and addressed like children even when we grow older. At 43, I still find people patting me on the head, which is odd because I don’t appear childlike. However, the way I’m treated often makes me feel like a kid. Child actors typically develop a mature demeanor to avoid being seen as children forever. In the workplace, starting young can make you feel perpetually youthful. Maintaining an air of seriousness helps communicate, ‘I may be small, but I’m a fully-grown adult.’
Ortega found herself resonating deeply with the comment. Fortunately, she appears to have an insightful viewpoint on these matters, no doubt honed over years in the complex and puzzling world of Hollywood, often referred to as the “movies.” This leads us to a more enjoyable part of our tale: a video demonstrating Ortega’s exceptional film taste (her love for classic films is well-documented), as shown in her Letterboxd interview (for your convenience, it’s linked below).
Harper’s Bazaar
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