Actress Jenna Ortega has revealed the extreme measures she took as a child performer to avoid becoming a burden on set. In a recent interview with Esquire, the star disclosed that she would refrain from requesting basic necessities like food and water throughout entire workdays to ensure she wasn’t “in the way of anybody.” Ortega reflected on her early professional years with pride, stating she believed she made no mistakes during her childhood in the industry.
Ortega attributed her disciplined approach to her youthful enthusiasm and gratitude for the opportunity to work. She explained that maintaining this professional demeanor meant suppressing her own needs, a choice she now acknowledges may have harmed her wellbeing. The actress later reconsidered this behavior, suggesting it might have actually been a mistake on her part.
The performer began her entertainment career at just 13 years old, gaining prominence through the Disney Channel series “Stuck in the Middle” in 2016. Before achieving widespread recognition with “Wednesday,” she appeared in numerous television shows including “You,” “Jane the Virgin,” and “Richie Rich.” Ortega credited her parents’ initial skepticism about her ambitions at age 7 as the driving force behind her unwavering dedication to acting.
When discussing child star stereotypes, Ortega candidly suggested many negative perceptions hold merit, though she declined to elaborate further on the matter.
Originally reported by Variety →
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