| Jenna Ortega Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 1 in |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Date of Birth | September 27, 2002 |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who has been cast in a variety of roles such as Princess Isabel in Elena of Avalor and Elena and the Secret of Avalor, Harley Diaz in Stuck in the Middle, Brooklynn in Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous, Ellie Alves in You, Zoe Leon in Rake, Gabriella Espinosa in Big City Greens, Mary Ann in The Little Rascals Save the Day, Princess Buttercup in Home Movie: The Princess Bride, Vada in The Fallout, Young Jane Villanueva in Jane the Virgin, Annie in Insidious: Chapter 2, Darcy in Richie Rich, and Phoebe Atwell in The Babysitter: Killer Queen. Jenna has also gained praise for her activism work and she topped PopSugar‘s “20 Under 20” list in 2020.
Born Name
Jenna Marie Ortega
Nick Name
ReeRee
Sun Sign
Libra
Born Place
Palm Desert, California, United States
Residence
Coachella Valley, California, United States
Nationality
Education
She attended Amelia Earhart Elementary School and John Glenn Middle School in La Quinta, California, dropping out in 8th grade for an acting project.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Mother – Natalie Ortega (Emergency Room Nurse)
- Siblings – Markus Ortega (Younger Brother), Mia Ortega (Older Sister), Isaac Ortega (Older Brother), Aliyah Ortega (Younger Sister), Mariah (Sister)
Manager
Jenna Ortega has been repped by –
- Coast to Coast Talent Group
- MLC PR, Public Relations Agency, United States
Net Worth
As of 2025, CelebrityNetWorth.com puts her net worth at around $15 million, up from $5 million in 2023. The bump came from her Wednesday paychecks (her per-episode fee rose sharply for season 2), her film work with Warner Bros. and A24, and beauty and fashion deals including Dior.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 1 in or 155 cm
At 5 ft 1 in (155 cm), Jenna Ortega is about three inches shorter than the average American woman (5 ft 4 in) and stands roughly level with Ariana Grande, while looking up at her 5 ft 6 in “Wednesday” co-star Emma Myers.
Weight
65 kg or 143.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Jenna has dated –
- Isaak Presley – Jenna was rumored to be dating the American actor and singer. Per Isaak’s Instagram message on her 15th birthday, the two have known each other since 2014 and were often seen together.
- Jacob Sartorius (2017) – In the summer of 2017, as per some tweets, the singer was rumored to be dating Jenna.
- Asher Angel (2018) – It was RUMORed that she had a fling with the actor in September 2018.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial (White and Hispanic)
She is of Mexican American descent on her father’s side and has Mexican and Puerto Rican ancestry on her mother’s side.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Dimpled Smile
Brand Endorsements
Jenna has been seen in commercials for –
- Burger King
- Fruity Pebbles
- Old Navy
- NASDAQ OMX Group
- Kool-Aid
- Target
In February 2024, Jenna starred in the “Super Bowl” commercial for Doritos.
She has been a global ambassador for Dior beauty and fashion since 2023, fronting campaigns for the house’s makeup line and walking its front rows. She has also appeared in campaigns for Adidas and Neutrogena.
Religion
Her religious beliefs aren’t known but she is very religious.
Best Known For
- Playing Young Jane on The CW’s rom-com Jane the Virgin
- Harley Diaz on the Disney Channel sitcom Stuck in the Middle, which won her the 2018 Imagen Award for “Best Young Actor – Television”
- The title role in Tim Burton’s Netflix series Wednesday, which earned her Golden Globe, Emmy, and SAG Award nominations and a Screen Actors Guild nod for the ensemble
- Her scream-queen run in Scream (2022), Scream VI, X, and Studio 666
- Astrid Deetz in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
- Her lead turns in Death of a Unicorn (2025) and Klara and the Sun
First Film
Jenna first appeared as the Vice President’s daughter in Iron Man 3 in 2013.
First TV Show
In 2012, Jenna guest-starred in an episode of the CBS sitcom Rob.
Personal Trainer
She never exercises. Jenna confirmed this via a tweet on August 26, 2016 –
I’m always wearing workout clothes but I never workout…😂
That has changed with the roles. For Wednesday, she trained in fencing, archery, and cello, and she has since said she works with a trainer when a part calls for it rather than keeping a regular gym routine.
Jenna Ortega’s Favorite Things
- Food – Chocolate cake, Pizza
- Sneakers – Adidas, Converse, Ugg, Vans
- TV Shows – Cooking shows
- Disney Movie – The Lion King (1994)
- Comedy Movie – White Chicks (2004)
- Stores – Forever 21, Tilly’s, H&M, Zara
- Ice Cream – Ben & Jerry’s
- Ice Cream Flavor – Anything with Chocolate
- Emoji – Face with tongue out
- Netflix Series – Stranger Things
Source – Fandom.com, X (Formerly Twitter), BuzzFeed, Instagram.com
Jenna Ortega Facts
- She has 2 dogs, Anna and Brooklyn.
- She took interest in acting at age 6.
- By age 8, she was auditioning for roles.
- Her professional acting career started at age 9 in 2012.
- She is the third youngest of 6 children.
- In her free time, she likes soccer, tumbling, cheerleading, and reading.
- Her fashion inspirations are Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, Selena Gomez, and Lupita Nyong’o.
- She is a night owl.
- In 2020, she voiced Brooklynn, a famous travel vlogger and Camp Cretaceous camper, in the Netflix animated science fiction action-adventure series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous.
- Besides English, she knows a little Spanish thanks to her bilingual mother.
- On January 5, 2021, she released her first book, It’s All Love: Reflections For Your Heart and Soul, with personal stories and quotes about growing up in Hollywood and losing close family members.
- She co-starred as Vada Cavell in the 2021 teen drama The Fallout with Maddie Ziegler, Shailene Woodley, Julie Bowen, John Ortiz, Niles Fitch, and Will Ropp.
- She appeared as Katie Torres in the 2021 comedy-drama Yes Day.
- She doesn’t like watching herself in her projects.
- She was the sixth most searched person on Google globally in 2023.
- When filming Wednesday in 2022, she weighed 100 pounds, reaching nearly 125 lbs by 2024.
She exited Scream 7 in November 2023 due to scheduling conflicts with Wednesday.
Her 2025 slate included A24’s Death of a Unicorn with Paul Rudd and Jenna Malone, and Taika Waititi’s Klara and the Sun, where she plays android narrator Klara opposite Amy Adams.
She played Astrid Deetz, Lydia’s daughter, in Tim Burton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024), which opened to more than $110 million worldwide.
Her 2022 dance to The Cramps’ “Goo Goo Muck” in Wednesday became one of the year’s biggest TikTok trends, and she choreographed it herself.
She published her first book, It’s All Love: Reflections for Your Heart & Soul, in 2023.
She has repeatedly said she keeps her dating life offline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Jenna Ortega?
Jenna Ortega is 5 feet 1 inch tall (155 cm). She is one of the shortest leading actresses currently headlining a major Netflix series.
How much does Jenna Ortega weigh?
Jenna Ortega’s weight is listed at approximately 65 kg (143 lbs). Body figures for celebrities fluctuate and are based on publicly reported estimates.
How old is Jenna Ortega?
Jenna Ortega was born on September 27, 2002, which makes her 23 years old. She was born in Coachella Valley, California.
What is Jenna Ortega’s net worth?
No verified net worth figure has been disclosed by Ortega or her representatives. Media outlets publish estimates in the multi-million-dollar range, driven by her Netflix and film work.
Is Jenna Ortega dating anyone?
Jenna Ortega has not publicly confirmed a current relationship. She keeps her personal life deliberately private and rarely comments on dating rumors.
What is Jenna Ortega best known for?
She is best known for playing Wednesday Addams in Netflix’s “Wednesday.” Her other major credits include “Scream,” “X,” “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and Disney Channel’s “Stuck in the Middle.”
Did Jenna Ortega choreograph her own Wednesday dance?
Yes — Ortega choreographed the viral Wednesday Addams dance herself, drawing on 1980s goth club moves and vintage Siouxsie Sioux performances. She filmed it while sick with COVID-19.
What is Jenna Ortega’s ethnicity?
Jenna Ortega is American, born in California, and is of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent. She has frequently spoken about representing Latina actresses in mainstream Hollywood.
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Hi jenna ortega.how are you ?.i just wanted to get to know you better.
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I saw this series Wednesday and I loved it, I have to tell you that was brilliant, hope to see you in more projects that implicates dark jokes and a little dark light :>
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Hi my name is Muath and I have been such a big fan since stuck in the middle and Richie rich but I mostly loved Wednesday I think that you are an amazing actor and I hope you reply to my comment thank you
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Another distinctive feature:
• Freckled face
First there was Salma Hayek but now there is Jenna Ortega. The cutest and most fast talking femail on earth.
Watching you is like hugging my ragdoll kitten.
jenna has gained weight and gotten almost chubby. she has to be 120lbs by now. no way is she 103lbs.
Jenna just said on her Instagram live right now that she’s 130lbs 😭😭 my girl is getting pudgy
omg this girl can eat. on her insta live she ate like 3 burgers in a row! she also said she weighs 141.3 lbs now. which is crazy!!! she may be chubby but she’s still so cute.
144.5 lbs now she says. i wonder if she’ll get in shape for wednesday season 2 or if they’re gonna explain her weight gain in the show.
That might be true but she’s not fat. She has to be 132 lbs or something. 143 seems much here.
On what planet is she that heavy?
Yes, she probably gained weight, but not as much as that. It’s more around 59 kg, most likely. See here: Wikimedia.org
She’s at least 130 lbs
143 don’t seem right for her build. Being at least 130-135 max. Yes potentially 143 by fault but seems less
For someone that’s 5’1” and claimed at 143 lbs doesn’t seem accurate take a look at Abigail breslin