Undoubtedly, Jenna Ortega has emerged as one of the most prominent young stars in Hollywood. Since her role as the Vice President’s daughter in “Iron Man 3,” she has consistently remained in the spotlight, now boasting an impressive 46 credits to her name.
Currently, she’s once again a trending topic for her role as Winona Ryder’s daughter in the upcoming “Beetlejuice” sequel. Ortega has been carving out a niche for herself by playing darker, more complex characters, like the young Addams misfit in “Wednesday” and Lorraine in “X,” making this latest role a perfect fit for her.
The star has built a career filled with successes, with many agreeing that her most iconic role is her involvement in the “Scream” franchise. Outside of fiction, the recent installments of Wes Craven‘s universe have garnered attention not only for their storytelling but also for the controversies surrounding Melissa Barrera’s pro-Palestine messages, which led to her firing and Ortega’s decision to withdraw from future films. Recently, the latter shared her thoughts on the matter, holding nothing back.
Jenna Ortega shares her thoughts on the entertainment industry’s cancel culture
The Israel-Hamas conflict has undoubtedly affected the entertainment industry, with celebrities taking sides and facing both intense praise and criticism for their opinions.
The “Scream” universe became one of the most scrutinized subjects in this context. Melissa Barrera’s comments led to her removal from the project, which prompted Jenna Ortega to exit as well. Christopher Landon, who was set to direct the upcoming installments, also stepped down in response.
In a recent interview with Vanity Fair, Ortega addressed the situation, saying, “The business that we work in is so touchy-feely. Everybody wants to be politically correct, but I feel like, in doing that, we lose a lot of our humanity and integrity, because it lacks honesty.” Jenna stated.
“I wish that we had a better sense of conversation. Imagine if everyone could say what they felt and not be judged for it, and if anything, it sparked some sort of debate, not an argument. Am I describing world peace?”
As soon as the controversy involving Melissa Barrera began, all eyes turned to Jenna Ortega, her co-star, with many expecting her to take a stance. When she chose to leave the horror franchise and its future titles, she received both backlash and support for her silent protest.
Now that Ortega has openly shared her views, it’s likely she will be a focal point of discussion in the coming weeks, particularly for her comments on cancel culture, which has undeniably shaped Hollywood over the past decade.