Jenna Ortega's Hilarious Reaction to Johnny Depp Dating Rumor Will Leave You in Stitches!
It's been a year since Jenna Ortega found herself at the center of a whirlwind of rumors linking her romantically to none other than the legendary Johnny Depp. In a recent chat with BuzzFeed, the 21-year-old actress opened up about the sheer absurdity of the situation and how she navigated through the chaos.
When asked about the craziest headline she's ever come across about herself, Ortega couldn't help but chuckle at the memory of the Johnny Depp dating speculation. "Probably that I was in a serious relationship with Johnny Depp and I wanted everybody to leave us alone," she shared, setting the record straight that she never made such claims.
Reflecting on the rumors, Ortega admitted to finding them "pretty hilarious" at the time. Even her co-star Richard E. Grant couldn't resist teasing her about it on set. "I was on set with Richard E. Grant and he came up to me and he said, ‘Oh, so you and Johnny,'" Ortega recounted with a laugh. "I laughed because I don’t know that person."
Depp's spokesperson swiftly shut down the gossip mill, emphasizing that there was no truth to the alleged relationship. "Mr. Depp has no personal or professional relationship with Miss Ortega whatsoever. He has never met her or spoken to her," the statement clarified, debunking the baseless rumors.
Addressing the frenzy, Ortega reportedly took to Instagram to set the record straight before deleting the post. "I have never met or worked with Johnny Depp in my life. Please stop spreading lies and leave us alone," she wrote, expressing her exasperation at the unfounded claims.
The dating rumors initially sparked from a Deuxmoi post suggesting a connection between the two stars, hinting at a potential collaboration on "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." However, as Ortega gears up for the premiere of her latest movie "Wednesday" on September 6, it's evident that Depp is not part of the cast.
Switching gears to her role as Lydia Deetz's daughter, Astrid, in the upcoming film, Ortega shared her initial trepidation about stepping into Winona Ryder's iconic character. "Never in my wildest dreams. I just never could have anticipated something like that happening," she confessed, acknowledging the weight of portraying such a beloved role.
Ryder herself, reflecting on the evolution of her character from the original "Beetlejuice" film, admitted to initially struggling with the idea of Lydia being married with a child. However, after bonding with Ortega and meeting Justin Theroux, who plays her onscreen husband, Ryder found a newfound appreciation for the storyline.
As the whirlwind of rumors settles and Ortega continues to make waves in Hollywood, one thing is clear – she's not one to shy away from a good laugh, even in the face of outlandish gossip.
