Jenna Ortega

Jenna Ortega (also known as Jenna Marie Ortega) is an American screen actor born on September 27, 2002, in Rancho Mirage, California. She began working as a child performer and first drew major attention on TV as the younger Jane in The CW’s Jane the Virgin, showing an early knack for sharp comedy and heartfelt drama.

Ortega soon stepped into leading roles, earning an Imagen Award for headlining Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle. She broadened her range with Netflix projects including the thriller series You and the family hit Yes Day, then won critical praise in The Fallout for a raw, emotionally grounded performance.

Her global breakthrough arrived with Netflix’s Wednesday, where her take on Wednesday Addams brought major awards attention and cemented her as a defining young star. On the big screen, she’s become closely associated with modern horror and genre storytelling—often labeled a Gen Z “scream queen”—with credits like Scream VI (Tara Carpenter), X, and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (Astrid).

Beyond acting, Ortega has been recognized by industry and culture lists including The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 and Forbes 30 Under 30, and is frequently noted for her fashion presence and charitable advocacy.