A dramatic change in Jenna Ortega's appearance has thrust the Hollywood star into a heated online discussion about celebrity body image. The 23-year-old actress has drawn concern from some fans following comments about an apparent change in her appearance.
Side-by-side images comparing Ortega's past and more recent appearances have fuelled discussion about how her appearance may have changed over the past year. The earlier image shows Ortega attending the Vanity Fair Oscars Party on March 3, 2025, while the second image comes from her appearance in Esquire magazine's digital series How I Got Here, released on August 11, 2026.