It has been a year since rumors of Jenna Ortega's alleged romance with Johnny Depp captured headlines, sparking widespread speculation. Ortega recently addressed the issue in an interview, expressing disbelief at the 'insane' rumors surrounding her supposed relationship with Depp. The actress clarified that she had never made any statements suggesting a romantic involvement with the actor and found the rumors to be 'pretty hilarious' at the time.
Ortega recounted an incident on set where a colleague mentioned the rumored relationship, prompting her amusement as she emphasized her lack of acquaintance with Depp. Depp's representative also refuted the claims, asserting that the actor had no personal or professional association with Ortega and had never even met or spoken to her.
The gossip originated from a Deuxmoi post alleging sightings of the pair together and hinting at a potential collaboration on a project titled 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.' However, Ortega is currently engaged in promotional activities for a movie set to premiere on September 6, which notably does not feature Depp in the cast.
During a recent appearance on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,' Ortega shared her apprehension about portraying the character of Lydia Deetz's daughter, Astrid, in the upcoming film. She expressed astonishment at the opportunity, highlighting Lydia as an iconic character.
Winona Ryder, who portrayed Lydia in the original 1988 film, revealed in an interview that she had never envisioned her character as a married woman with a child. However, Ryder mentioned that she warmed up to the idea after bonding with Ortega and meeting Justin Theroux, who plays Astrid's onscreen father.
