Jenna Ortega says Disney Channel media training ruined her boundaries with fans
The Independent • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jenna Ortega revealed that Disney Channel's media training gave her a distorted sense of personal boundaries, leading her to struggle with managing fan interactions and setting limits.
- She described how she now carefully assesses situations with fans, sometimes declining photos or interactions to maintain her safety and comfort.
- Ortega shared that as a child star, she often neglected her own needs on set, avoiding asking for basic necessities like food or water to not appear ungrateful.
- She acknowledged that many negative stereotypes about child stars hold some truth, reflecting on the challenges she faced growing up in the industry.
- Ortega also discussed her experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder, diagnosed at age 7, and how she manages it through therapy, medication, and acting.
