In Hollywood, new rumors surface every day, and celebrities are left to either deny them or confirm them. Some rumors may turn out to be true, while others are simply unfounded. Johnny Depp, who has dated a number of famous women in Hollywood, recently made headlines for the strange reason that he appeared to be dating Jenna Ortega, the star of Wednesday.
Even though Ortega and Depp share a vast age difference, there are rumors that they might be dating despite this. Both actors have addressed the irrational dating rumors and attempted to silence their critics on social media in an effort to allay any confusion.
The two became associated after they were said to be possibly collaborating on Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice 2.
Jenna Ortega Clears the Air: Johnny Depp Romance Rumors Are Not True
In a world where rumors and speculation rule, young Hollywood actress Jenna Ortega has come out fighting to dispel the unfounded claims made about her personal life. The talented actress debunked the “ridiculous” rumors that she is dating renowned actor Johnny Depp by taking to social media.
Although Ortega is well-known for her roles in popular television series like You and Jane the Virgin, she typically prefers to keep her personal life a secret. But when a rumor surfaced linking her to the adored Sleepy Hollow star, she felt compelled to speak out.
In a post on her Instagram Stories that has since expired and is no longer available, Ortega vehemently denied Depp romance rumors, claiming that the two have never interacted or worked together:
“This is so ridiculous I can’t even laugh. I have never met or worked with Johnny Depp in my life. Please stop spreading lies and leave us alone.”
Meanwhile, Johnny Depp himself has addressed the rumors, with his spokesperson stating:
“Mr. Depp has no personal or professional relationship with Ms. Ortega whatsoever. He has never met her or spoken to her. He is not involved in any project with her, nor does he intend to be. He is appalled by these baseless and malicious rumours that are intended to harm his reputation and career.”
What Sparked the Spread of This Rumor?
It was a rumor that seemed crazy but was just likely enough to be true that it almost immediately went viral. According to the social media gossip website Deux Moi, which is famous for its disclaimer that “this account does not claim information published is based in fact”, Jenna Ortega and Johnny Depp were reportedly seen out on a date.
However, Ortega’s response to the allegation was swift and furious, disproving all those “ridiculous” romantic rumors.
The anonymous person behind the Deux Moi Instagram account, which has over two million followers (as of this writing), spoke with Vanity Fair in 2021 and claimed that the publication was:
“Just about sharing stories. The fact that there has been information that has been newsworthy, or current, is just by chance.”
As part of her second project with Tim Burton, the 20-year-old Ortega will next be seen in the Beetlejuice sequel, the 1988 hit movie. She earlier played Wednesday Addams in the Netflix acclaimed series Wednesday, in which Burton helmed four of the eight episodes.
Meanwhile, Johnny Depp, who turned 60 last June, is also causing a stir on Netflix. But in his case, it is Depp v. Heard, a documentary about the contentious online debate surrounding his high-profile lawsuit against Amber Heard, his ex-wife.
Beetlejuice 2 will have its official release on September 6, 2024.
Meanwhile, Wednesday and Depp v. Heard are streaming on Netflix.
Source- NME
