Jenna Ortega

**Jenna Marie Ortega** (born September 27, 2002) is an American actress, noted for her childhood start and subsequent industry recognition. Her career kicked off with her role as a younger version of Jane in The CW comedy-drama series _Jane the Virgin_ (2014–2019). Her work on Disney Channel series _Stuck in the Middle_ (2016–2018) awarded her an Imagen Award. Ortega's versatile acting skills have allowed her to land roles in the thriller series _You_ (2019) and comedy _Yes Day_ (2021), both for Netflix. Ortega garnered praise for her performance as a traumatized high school student in drama film _The Fallout_ (2021). She is widely recognized for her recent portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the Netflix horror-comedy series _Wednesday_ (2022–present), with nominations at the Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild Awards. Among other accomplishments, she has starred in the slasher films _Scream_ (2022), _X_ (2022), and _Scream VI_ (2023), and the fantasy film _Beetlejuice Beetlejuice_ (2024). Media publications have dubbed her as 'Gen Z's scream queen' and she has been featured on lists such as Power 100 from _The Hollywood Reporter_ in 2023 and the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024.