Jenna Ortega Almost Quit Acting Before 'You' Role
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Key Points:
- Jenna Ortega nearly quit acting after her role on Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle, feeling uncertain about her future in the industry as she transitioned into high school.
- Booking the role of Ellie Alves in Season 2 of Netflix’s You reignited her passion for acting, convincing her that she couldn’t give up on her career.
- Ortega’s character in You interacts with Joe Goldberg as he tries to escape his dark past, adding complexity to the storyline set in Los Angeles.
- Since then, Ortega has gained recognition through roles in the Scream franchise, Netflix’s Wednesday, and the film X, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
- She recently appeared in The Gallerist alongside Natalie Portman, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January.
