Jenna Ortega has opened up about the controversy surrounding her remarks from over two years ago regarding changes she made to her lines during the filming of the first season of Wednesday. The 22-year-old actress faced significant criticism after revealing in a March 2023 interview that she had become somewhat unprofessional by altering her dialogue on set. This sparked backlash and led to Ortega’s name being mentioned during discussions tied to the writer’s strike that year. Now, she is clarifying her intentions and reflecting on the experience as a learning moment.
Ortega Clarifies Her Past Comments and Expresses Regret
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Ortega expressed regret over how she communicated her past behavior.
“I mean, I felt terrible. In no way did I mean to come across that way,”
she said. Ortega explained that she often thinks deeply and has many trains of thought, and that what she really wanted to convey was simply that she improvised at times. She added,
“Also, nobody, before, ever cared what I said. It was a good lesson.”
She further acknowledged the importance of professionalism for her, describing her previous statement as “a weak moment.”
Tim Burton Shares His Perspective on the Situation
Executive producer and director Tim Burton also weighed in on the backlash surrounding Ortega’s comments. Burton expressed sympathy for Ortega, explaining,
“I just felt bad for her because I know her, and I know the media, and I know what happened.”
He related this to his own experience with false stories in the media, saying,
“I’ve had certain things happen to me where somebody tried to concoct some kind of story about me. This is why I don’t hardly talk to anybody.”
Burton continued to describe the frustration of being misrepresented, stating,
“And it’s upsetting because you can’t really do anything. It doesn’t matter if you retract it, or say, ‘I didn’t mean to say that.’ Nobody gives a sh-t.”
Upcoming Seasons and the Future of Wednesday
As the second season of Wednesday prepares to premiere in just a few weeks, fans have more reasons to be excited, with the announcement that the show has already been renewed for a third season. Jenna Ortega’s reflections on the past controversy and her commitment to professionalism highlight the growth she has undergone amid the show’s success and ongoing popularity.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Why did Jenna Ortega leave Wednesday?
A. Previous reports indicated that Ortega exited the franchise due to timing issues with shooting the second season of Wednesday and a failed attempt to secure a million-dollar salary.
Q. Is Jenna Ortega in Scream 7?
A. Jenna Ortega has shared why she is no longer part of the “Scream” series. The 22-year-old “Wednesday” actress explained in an interview with The Cut, released on Monday, why she is not coming back for “Scream 7” after being in the last two films of the horror series.
Q. Why did Jenna Ortega leave?
A. Jenna Ortega’s pay greatly increased in the second season of “Wednesday.” Initially, she earned $240,000 for the whole season. Now, she makes $250,000 for each episode.
Jenna became very popular when “Wednesday” first aired on Netflix in 2022.
Q. Was Jenna Ortega in Scream 7?
A. Jenna Ortega explained her decision to leave ‘Scream 7’ after Melissa Barrera departed, saying, “Things were starting to break down.”
