“When you're a young actor, you don't get very glammed up. Except, I remember the first time I had a photo shoot when somebody did actual makeup on me. The makeup artist told me that it looked like I had a dirty face because of my freckles. I just thought, Oh, I don't know how to take that. I also remember glitter being everywhere.”

American actress, born 2002

Jenna Marie Ortega is an American actress, best known for work in horror. Born in 2002, she has become a prominent young screen presence, and media outlets have described her as “Gen Z’s scream queen.” Her reputation rests on performances that fit the genre’s darker, more tense mood. She was named to The Hollywood Reporter’s Power 100 list in 2023 and to Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2024, recognition that reflects her rising profile in film and television.