Hollywood and fans around the world are still mourning the loss of Catherine O’Hara and, as tributes continue to pour in, one of the most moving has come from her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice co-star, Jenna Ortega. This weekend, Ortega honored the legendary comedian and character actor with a heartfelt message, describing O’Hara as a “giant,” a sentiment that feels entirely fitting given her legacy.
Ortega, who worked closely with O’Hara on the long-gestating 2024 sequel, shared her tribute on Instagram just days after the news of O’Hara’s passing. The two played grandmother and granddaughter in Beetlejuice, with the young Hollywood star joining the cast as Astrid Deetz, Lydia Deetz's daughter. While the film itself serves as a bridge between generations of fans, Ortega’s words made it clear that the connection off screen was just as meaningful. In her caption, she wrote:
