Jenna Ortega and the Shadowy Side of Hollywood

So, let's get it! According to one of many sources, Jenna Ortega, after the success of «Wednesday,» is increasingly caught up in scandals. The biggest hit to her reputation came with the 2024 film «Miller's Girl.» In it, her character is a schoolgirl, and her partner is a 52-year-old teacher played by Martin Freeman. The movie was slammed as creepy and exploitative, holding only a 29% score on Rotten Tomatoes and flopping at the box office. Critics point out the problem isn’t just the age gap, but that the story romanticizes predatory behaviour. Yet Jenna defended the project, saying that «art doesn’t have to be comfortable.» This isn’t the first time her roles have raised eyebrows. At 16, she played a teenager in the series «You.» At 19, she starred in the horror «X,» which included scenes tied to the porn industry. While she was legally of age, many critics argued that Hollywood seemed to be waiting until she had just turned 18 to push her into more sexualized roles. Her colleagues only add to the controversy. Freeman has a history of disturbing jokes about abuse. Director David O. Russell, whom she has worked with, was accused of harassment and violent outbursts. Her «Wednesday» co-star Percy Hynes White faced allegations of misconduct with underage girls. It’s also worth noting that Jenna is not just an actress anymore — she became a producer on the second season of «Wednesday.» This gives her real influence over the direction of the show and her own career. Some fans see this as her taking control, while others argue it makes her recent controversial choices even harder to defend. Fans on social media are increasingly questioning her choices. Instead of building on the massive success of «Wednesday,» Jenna seems to be moving toward darker and more problematic projects. Some believe she’s trying to craft a bold, edgy image, but others see it as Hollywood exploiting her youth and popularity. Altogether, this paints a troubling picture: a young actress repeatedly choosing projects and collaborators that damage her reputation. The real question is — is Jenna in control, or is the industry controlling her?