Jenna Ortega is the latest Hollywood star to drive fans into worry over her physical appearance.
The “Wednesday” star unveiled a much slimmer look in a new interview, causing many to tag her as unhealthy and raise questions about her well-being.
With pop star Ariana Grande facing a similar fate, the entertainment industry is being scrutinized and blamed for promoting extreme thinness.
The actress appeared on the latest release of Esquire Magazine’s “How I Got Here” to take a walk down memory lane of her career.
Ortega answered questions about working on “Wednesday” and “Beetlejuice” while sharing her desires for future projects.
For the appearance, the 23-year-old donned a slinky silk beige dress that resembled a nightgown. Her signature brunette tresses were styled in loose waves with side fringes that partially covered her face. Ortega’s makeup was subtle, and she wore no jewelry.
She appeared noticeably slim, with her face looking gaunt, her cheekbones and clavicle protruding obviously.
Fans Sound Alarm About Jenna Ortega’s Extreme Weight Loss
It took no time for the comment section to be filled with concerns from admirers of the actress, who observed she looked unusually thin.
“Now, she’s nowhere near as bad as Ariana Grande or others who have also done this, but it does appear she has gotten a bit skinnier. She’s also gotten paler as well,” one fan pointed out on YouTube.
Another user lamented, “Wow, Hollywood’s unhealthily skinny strikes another great actor. Please get better, Jenna!”
A similar remark read, “In 3 years she’s gone from a healthy, beautiful girl into another Hollywood shell of her former self. It’s painful seeing her transform like this,” while this fan noted they were tired of everyone “shrinking” in the industry.
Others suggested something other than beauty standards was behind Ortega’s frail look. “I truly hope from the bottom of my heart that she’s doing well and finds time to rest despite all the stress,” this worried fan wrote.
Ariana Grande Faced Concerns Of Looking ‘Deeply Unwell’
The chatter around Ortega’s weight loss echoes the cries the Internet had weeks ago after Ariana Grande released the music video for “Petal.”
The former child star sparked major concern about appearing severely underweight, with some describing her as emaciated.
As The Blast reported, fans took to social media to speak out in concern. “Bro, this is so sad. She’s one of our generation’s biggest talents, and we’re all just watching her die right in front of our eyes,” one comment read.
“I wish the people around her were taking care of her,” one fan lamented, noting Grande appeared “deeply unwell.”
Grande Announced Decision To Stay Away From Public Amid Scrutiny
The overwhelming response from fans seemingly reached the Nickelodeon alum’s quarters as it was revealed that Grande was taking a hiatus from the spotlight.
According to The Blast, a rep for the singer announced her plans to step back from the public eye following the completion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour.
“She looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,” the statement read.
Following the announcement, Grande, during her show, addressed her decision, saying it was long planned and had nothing to do with the “negativity” about her body.
The Singer’s Family ‘Begged’ For Her Hiatus Over Health Worries
Amid Grande’s insistence that her break has nothing to do with the chatter surrounding her appearance, insiders say her loved ones have been clamoring for her to slow down.
Family members were reportedly worried that the “POV” singer was hitting her limit with the years of packed schedules for her movie and music projects.
“We have asked her to take a break. Actually, we’ve begged her, like a lot. A lot, a lot. Not like a day or two, but a break break. She is not well. She is anxious and unhappy,” the family source claimed, per The Blast.
The entertainer is said not to be sleeping and eating enough while dealing with intense burnout. Although the hope remains that Grande returns to the spotlight to continue doing what she loves, her family wants to see her “happy and healthy” again.
