Jenna Ortega: Child Star's Sacrifice for 'Game Face'

Jenna Ortega has shared candid details about her experiences as a child actor, admitting she went to extreme lengths to ensure everyone on set was pleased. The "Wednesday" star confessed that she would often forgo eating and drinking for entire days to avoid being perceived as a hindrance.

Ortega's dedication to maintaining a positive on-set environment meant she rarely made demands, a strategy she now views as a potential misstep. "Maybe that was my mistake, was not actually looking after myself," she reflected during a recent interview.

Her early career included roles in Disney Channel's "Stuck in the Middle" and a younger version of Gina Rodriguez's character on "Jane the Virgin." Ortega was inspired to pursue acting by Dakota Fanning, whom she admired for her perceived wisdom at a young age.

Looking ahead, Ortega is set to appear in Taika Waititi's "Klara and the Sun" and J.J. Abrams' "The Great Beyond." She described working with Glen Powell on the latter as a highly professional and "movie star" experience.