Jenna Ortega

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Actress (2002)
Wed Sep 20 2023
By   vickey

One of the most popular Gen Z actresses in Hollywood today is none other than Jenna Ortega! Jenna started her career relatively early on in her life. Ortega knew she wanted to be an actress at the tender age of six. And by 2012, the Wednesday star began her journey as an actress.

Jenna achieved much in her career, winning the prestigious MTV Movies & TV Award at a very young age. The actress lives comfortably in the spotlight, but Ortega still manages to keep some aspects of her life private. Much about the Scream VI star's love life stays away from the media's view. Let's dive into how Jenna became famous and Ortega's net worth!

How did Jenna Ortega Get Famous? Ortega's Rise to Fame!

Almost 99.9 percent of the populace worldwide know the name Jenna Ortega today. As mentioned above, Ortega started her career back in 2012. However, it would be in 2013 when Jenna would make her big screen debut in Iron Man 3 at age 10. Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow starred in Marvel's Iron Man franchise.

Jenna Ortega on the set of Beetlejuice 2 in a wedding dress.
Jenna Ortega on the set of Beetlejuice 2 in a wedding dress. Source: Instagram

Besides making a splash on the silver screen, Jenna started making more prominent role appearances on TV shows. In 2014, Ortega began appearing in the hit series Jane the Virgin with Gina Alexis Rodriguez as the star. The actress appeared as the young Jane Villanueva on the comedy show till it concluded in 2019.

Jenna's biggest year would be in 2022. Ortega landed the beloved role of Wednesday Addams in the series Wednesday. Fans instantly fell in love with the character Jenna played on screen. And so, Ortega became a household name overnight.

The Biggest Movies and TV Done By Jenna:

Throughout her career, Jenna Ortega appeared in over a dozen movies and TV shows separately. So here's a table of the flicks and series that turned Ortega into a mega star!

YearTitleFormat
2014Jane the VirginTV Show
2015Richie RichTV Show
2016Stuck in the MiddleTV Show
2019YouTV Show
2020The Babysitter: Killer QueenMovie
2021ScreamMovie
2022XMovie
2022WednesdayTV Show
2023Scream VIMovie

So far, Jenna managed to gain a firm foothold in showbiz. Likewise, her upcoming projects keep her fans on the edge of their seats. Ortega will be appearing in the sequel to the cult classic titled Beetlejuice 2! Similarly, Jenna's other most awaited movie is Death of a Unicorn.

Net Worth of Jenna Ortega! How Rich is the Wednesday Star?

Jenna Ortega is a wealthy actress, and that comes with no doubt. In 2023, the Wednesday leading actress, Jenna, holds an estimated net worth of $4 million. The Scream VI star appeared in over 40 movies and TV shows with more to come!

Jenna Ortega posted a picture of her Adidas photoshoot on her Instagram.
Jenna Ortega posted a picture of her Adidas photoshoot on her Instagram. Source: Instagram

With the massive success of Wednesday, Jenna and her co-star Hunter Doohan made thousands per episode for the said series! Besides earning as an actress, Ortega recently signed an endorsement deal with Adidas. This further adds to Wednesday Addam's net worth!

Ortega gained massive success in her career. However, the talented artist hasn't reached its peak, and Jenna is still on the rise. A few years back, Ortega owned a decent net worth. The talented actress nearly doubled her fortune in a couple of years!

In 2018, Jenna commanded a roughly calculated amount of $2.50 million as her net worth. The following year, Ortega accumulated $3 million in her fortune. 2022 became the year the actress found a massive success. By the end of 2022, Jenna owned $3.75 million as her net worth!

Jenna Ortega and Her Assets

With immense wealth, Jenna Ortega spoils herself with many luxurious goods. Moreover, Ortega drives some of the high-end cars out there in 2023. So, which car does Wednesday drives? Please keep reading to learn about Jenna's cars and other assets.

One of Ortega's most prized possessions is a Porsche 911. Currently, the said car holds the price tag of $106,100. But the Porsche has a special place because it is Jenna's first car.

Jenna Ortega took a picture next to her Audi.
Jenna Ortega took a picture next to her Audi. Source: Instagram

The Wednesday star also owns a Mercedes Luxury E-Class that costs between $56,800 to $205,000. Likewise, Jenna's most recent purchase is an Audi Q3 And A BMW M235i.

Aside from Luxury cars, Jenna lives in a house worth close to a million. Moreover, Ortega's family home currently holds an estimated price tag of $800k. Speaking of family, learn about Jenna's parents and more below!

Jenna Ortega Parents, Age, and Bio

Jenna Ortega is blessed with a thriving career from her hard work. Also, Ortega is blessed with a loving family and supportive parents. You can learn about Jenna's mother, father, and family!

Jenna Ortega's parents Natalie Ortega and Edward A. Ortega photographed at their son's wedding.
Jenna Ortega's parents Natalie Ortega and Edward A. Ortega photographed at their son's wedding. Source: Instagram

Who are Ortega's parents? Well, Jenna was born to the couple Natalie Ortega and Edward A. Ortega in the early 2000s. The Wednesday star comes from a Hispanic ethnicity, Portorican and Mexican. 

As mentioned above, Jenna was born in the early 2000s. Moreover, the Scream VI actress was born on September 27, 2002. And as for age, Ortega turns 21 years old in 2023. More on her bio, the talented artist took in her first breath in the Coachella Valley, California, USA

Jenna Ortega Grew Up With Five Siblings!

Yes, the talented American actress grew up in a big family. Moreover, Janna Ortega lives in a family of eight. Ortega grew up with her mom, Natalie Ortega, her dad, Edward A. Ortega, and five siblings.

Jenna Ortega and her family took a picture together in their kitchen.
Jenna Ortega and her family took a picture together in their kitchen. Source: Instagram

Jenna is the fourth child of her parents. Ortega grew up with three sisters, Mia Ortega, Aaliyah Ortega, and Mariah Ortega. Likewise, the Wednesday star has two brothers, Issac Ortega and Markus Ortega.

While the newly crowned scream queen lives in the spotlight, Jenna's family likes to avoid the spotlight. However, her parents, Natalie and Edward, found a massive fan following on Instagram. Currently, Natalie gathered thousands of followers on her IG handle.

Is Jenna Ortega in a Relationship in 2023?

With fame and fortune, Jenna Ortega also bagged the interest of millions. As evident by her online presence, millions of people are interested in Jenna's life. Aside from her daily routine, Ortega's fans remain curious about her love life.

Jenna Ortega took a picture in a black dress by a balcony alone.
Jenna Ortega took a picture in a black dress by a balcony alone. Source: Instagram

So, is Wednesday Addams in a relationship? In the fictional world of Wednesday, yes. But is the actress who brought life to the character dating in 2023? Nope, Jenna appears to be single, for now at least.

Speaking of on-screen romance, Wednesday's love interest, Tyler Galpin, is played by Hunter Doohan. Hunter is gay in real life, and he is a married man. Doohan exchanged his vows with Fielder Jewett.

The Wednesday actress does not shy away from the spotlight. But the Scream VI actress prefers to keep her personal life hidden. Despite her private nature, Ortega was rumored to be with many big names in the past. Find out who was allegedly romantically linked to Jenna below.

Rumored Boyfriends of Jenna Ortega!

Back in her early days, Jenna Ortega quickly found fame. Likewise, she appeared in a music video of Jacob Sartorius. After Jenna appeared in Jacob's video, it sparked their dating rumor. But Ortega went on to clear the gossip about their relationship. Sartorius and the Wednesday actress never dated.

After Jacob, Jenna was said to be with Asher Angel. In late 2018, Ortega and Angel attended the Just Jared Holloween party together. What sparked the rumor was they went to the party as Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande. Ortega later cleared up, like Sartorius, that she wasn't dating Asher.

Percy Hynes White and Jenna Ortega took a picture together in the makeup room of the Wednesday set.
Percy Hynes White and Jenna Ortega took a picture together in the makeup room of the Wednesday set. Source: Instagram

For years, Jenna wasn't linked to any alleged boyfriends. And when Wednesday premiered in 2022, Percy Hynes White became part of the rumored boyfriend club of Ortega. Like Jacob and Angel, it was cleared up later that Jenna and White were not an item.

While Ortega and the men mentioned above share a connection, Jenna and this next personality share no link. However, Devin Booker and Wednesday are from two completely different industries. Somehow, many still fell for the poorly photoshopped image of the two. But eagle-eyed viewers swooped in quickly and pointed out the fake picture of the two.

Who are the alleged Jenna Ortega Boyfriends Dating?

Starting with Jacob Sartorius, the talented singer dated the Stranger Things actress Millie Bobby Brown. Yes, at the time of the rumor, Sartorius and Brown were an item, but they broke up after six months in 2017.

Asher Angel kept most of his relationships hidden from the world. However, in 2020, Asher was in a relationship with the TikTok sensation Caroline Gregory.

Devin Booker has seen his fair share of relationships. However, Booker was never Jenna Ortega boyfriend. But Devin has dated Jordyn Woods and Kendall Jenner.

Jenna Ortega is Focused on her career rather than Finding A Boyfriend!

Jenna Ortega appears to be a more career-centric woman. Likewise, Ortega went on air and told the world about her priorities. In an issue of Ella Magazine, Jenna claimed she hates being "googoogaga" over a boy. She continued with;

“I believe it’s a covert matter of pride. It’s a concern that many female characters are male-oriented, or that what they’re expressing or feeling is based on a man’s position and story.”

 

 

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