Jenna Ortega is an American actress born on September 27, 2002, in Coachella Valley, California. She is best known for playing Wednesday Addams in Netflix's hit series Wednesday, and for standout roles in Scream (2022), Scream VI (2023) and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), which made her one of Hollywood's most in-demand young stars.
Wednesday Season 2 was released in two parts, premiering on August 6 and September 3, 2026, with Ortega also serving as an executive producer on the season. She is set to star in Klara and the Sun (2026) alongside Amy Adams.
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Jenna Ortega: Quick Facts
Full name: Jenna Marie Ortega
Born: September 27, 2002 (age 24), Coachella Valley, California, USA
Nationality: American
Known for: Wednesday, Scream, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Awards: Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy and SAG Award nominations for Wednesday
Early Life & Career Beginnings
Jenna Ortega began acting as a child and landed her first major television role as Harley Diaz on Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle (2016–2018), where she played the inventive middle child of a big family. She then joined Netflix's thriller series You for its second season in 2019, earning praise for holding her own in a dark, grown-up drama — an early sign of the edgier roles to come.
Breakthrough
Ortega's breakthrough came in 2022, when she was cast as Wednesday Addams in Tim Burton's Netflix series Wednesday (2022–present). Her deadpan, cello-playing take on the iconic character became a global phenomenon and earned her nominations for a Golden Globe, a Primetime Emmy and a SAG Award. She also serves as an executive producer on Season 2, which premiered in two parts on August 6 and September 3, 2026, while production on Season 3 began near Dublin in February 2026. Fans of Netflix breakout stars may also enjoy our Millie Bobby Brown biography.
Film Career
Alongside television, Ortega built a strong film career as a modern scream queen: she played Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023), starred in Ti West's horror hit X (2022), and took on the role of Astrid Deetz in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024). She then headlined Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) and leads Klara and the Sun (2026) alongside Amy Adams — see our Klara and the Sun (2026) — release date, cast & soundtrack guide for more. For more rising Hollywood stars, read our Anya Taylor-Joy biography and Florence Pugh biography.
Watch the Official Video
Watch the official Wednesday Season 2 trailer below:
Recent Work (2026)
Justin Long joined the cast of her gymnastics thriller "Nasty" (with Rose Byrne, directed by Mary Bronstein; reported 30 October), with filming starting mid-November in New Orleans. "Klara and the Sun" flopped domestically, and "Wednesday" season 3 is set for Netflix in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jenna Ortega?
Born on September 27, 2002, Jenna Ortega is 24 years old as of 2026.
What is she famous for?
She is famous for playing Wednesday Addams in Netflix's Wednesday, along with Tara Carpenter in Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023) and Astrid Deetz in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).
Is she in Wednesday Season 3?
Yes. Season 2 premiered in two parts on August 6 and September 3, 2026, and production on Season 3 began near Dublin in February 2026, with Ortega returning as Wednesday Addams and as an executive producer.
What movies has she been in?
Her films include Scream (2022), X (2022), Scream VI (2023), Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), Hurry Up Tomorrow (2025) and Klara and the Sun (2026).
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