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Outrage in Hollywood over the controversial news about Jenna Ortega's private life

Many people in Hollywood, including Johnny Depp, are outraged by the news about Jenna Ortega's life

The unforgettable, eccentric, gothic, dark, unsettling, and irreverent Addams family has once again captivated all audiences. Since the premiere of Wednesday in November 2022, the production has become a global phenomenon. It has won over several generations and has broken records.

Since then, fans have been anxiously waiting for the second season, and the wait is over. The first episodes of the new installment are scheduled for August 6, featuring a cameo by Lady Gaga. The anticipation has been at its peak.

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Jenna Ortega has dazzled at the premiere | Instagram

Yesterday, in London, the world premiere of this new season was held, and it was a spectacular event. Cameras have especially focused on Jenna Ortega and Catherine Zeta-Jones, the undisputed protagonists.

Jenna Ortega jokes about her private life and sparks a controversy in Hollywood

Jenna has excelled brightly, has looked spectacular, and everyone has been in awe of her. But not everything has been a celebration.

In recent days, Hollywood has been shaken by a major controversy related to Jenna Ortega. The actress has caused outrage after an interview published by BuzzFeed. In it, she addressed an old rumor about her private life.

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Jenna Ortega joked about a possible relationship with Johnny Depp | Netflix

She was asked what the craziest rumor she has heard about herself was, and her answer was surprising. She mentioned that, according to some media outlets, she was in a romantic relationship with Johnny Depp, something that has set off the alarm.

"I never talked about that, I never said anything like that, the articles make up their own quotes," Jenna said, denying the rumor. She then added an anecdote: "Once, on set, Richard E. Grant came up to me and said, 'Oh, so you and Johnny...' and I laughed because I don't even know that person."

Jenna Ortega confirms she has no relationship with the famous Hollywood actor

The origin of the rumor was the popular gossip site Deuxmoi. They started it last summer, and since this outlet has been right on other occasions, many believed it.

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Johnny Depp's representative had to break his silence | Europa Press

The reaction was immediate, and Johnny Depp's representative issued a statement: "Mr. Depp has no personal or professional relationship with Jenna Ortega. He never met her or spoke to her. He is appalled by these malicious and unfounded rumors."

Although Ortega denied those rumors on Instagram, she had never commented on them in an interview. Her tone seemed mocking and has upset many. Even Depp himself, and her joke has outraged Hollywood.