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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Entertainment
Anton Arandia

Jenna Ortega Reveals She Would Go All Day Without Food or Water as a Child Star To Avoid Being 'In the Way'

Jenna Ortega has opened up about her experience as a child actor, revealing that she would sometimes go entire days without eating or drinking whilst on set (Credit: Instagram/jennaortega)

Jenna Ortega has opened up about the intense pressure she placed on herself as a young actor, revealing that she would sometimes spend entire days on set without asking for food or water because she was determined not to be a burden to anyone.

The Wednesday star reflected on her early career during a recent interview, describing how seriously she took the opportunity to work as a child. Ortega said she was so focused on making a good impression that she rarely asked for anything whilst on set.

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