Following her meteoric rise thanks to Netflix’s hit show Wednesday, young star Jenna Ortega has found herself at the center of unfounded dating rumors linking her to controversial actor Johnny Depp. Ortega quickly shut down the false speculation, while also keeping details of her real-life relationships private amid her newfound fame.
Shutting Down Johnny Depp Dating Rumors
After Wednesday launched Ortega to global stardom, rumors rapidly spread across social media claiming the 20-year-old actress was dating 59-year-old Johnny Depp. But Ortega decisively denied the disturbing speculation in a recent statement she shared on her Instagram
“This is so ridiculous I can’t even laugh,” she wrote. “I have never met or worked with Johnny Depp in my life. Please stop spreading lies and leave us alone.” Her rep also confirmed the rumors were baseless.
Johnny Depp also conveyed via his spokesperson as per NME –
“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 rumors that are intended to harm his reputation and career.”
Ortega’s response to these rumors was quick and fuming declining all those ” ridiculous” rumors.
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Breakout
The bizarre rumors swirled just as Jenna Ortega has become one of Hollywood’s biggest rising stars thanks to her lead role in Netflix’s Wednesday. Her spin on the iconic Addams Family character drew universal praise and has spurred an online phenomenon, with the show on track to reach over 1 billion viewing hours.
Ortega’s breakout success propelled her to new heights of fame – and apparently false gossip. But the actress has stayed focused on her work, including her upcoming role in the highly anticipated sequel Scream 6.
Keeping Her Dating Life Private
While firmly denying any connection to Depp, Ortega has also declined to provide any details about her current relationship status. In past years, she was briefly linked to actors Asher Angel and Jacob Sartorius.
In an interview with Elle Magazine, she shared:
“I hate being googoogaga over a boy,” she explained. “I think it’s secretly a pride thing. It’s a problem with a lot of female characters, that a lot of them are guy oriented or what they’re expressing or emoting is based on a guy’s position and a guy’s story.”
“Maybe I am too obsessed with my work, but the idea of relationships stresses me out,” she further said. “And also being that vulnerable with someone and having to get to know someone that well and having someone see you for all that you are … My brain knows that I don’t need to think about that right now.”
However, Ortega recently explained she now aims to keep that aspect of her life confidential. After becoming one of the most famous faces in global pop culture at 20 years old, it’s no surprise Ortega values some privacy. Remaining guarded about her dating life while refuting totally unsubstantiated rumors seems a fair compromise for the budding superstar.
At just 20, Jenna Ortega is handling both massive fame and false gossip with maturity and poise. While her Wednesday fame shows no signs of fading, the actress seems focused on her work and wary of giving up too much of her personal life. With rumors firmly shut down, Ortega’s incredible talent and screen presence will continue speaking for themselves as her career reaches exciting new heights.
