Jenna Ortega‘s sister is not staying silent as public speculation surrounding the actress continues to grow.
Amid rising concerns about the “Wednesday” star’s weight loss, her family member has now chimed into the conversation, seemingly reminding fans to “mind their business.”
Meanwhile, Jenna has looked back on her journey in Hollywood, opening up about a mistake she made while starting.
After a social media user shared a lengthy message defending Jenna from ongoing speculation about her health, the actress’ younger sibling, Aliyah Ortega, appeared to back up the post. Aliyah responded to it by dropping three exclamation marks in the comments section.
In the post, the netizen slammed critics who made “assumptions” about the actress’ health and pointed out that the 23-year-old is free to make personal decisions without facing judgment or scrutiny.
“Sometimes the most respectful thing we can do is simply give someone privacy, support them, and let them be,” the statement read, per Us Weekly. The user also pointed out that no one truly knows what Ortega may be dealing with personally and urged people to stop prying into her private affairs.
“Stop concerning yourselves with her personal life and asking intrusive, unnecessary, and random questions. … Just leave Jenna alone and allow her to live her life on her own terms.”
How Fans Reacted As Jenna Ortega Unveiled Slimmer Body
Aliyah’s show of support came just a day after Jenna sparked discussion online following a recent interview where fans noted she looked thinner than usual.
As The Blast reported, the former Disney star was seen in a chat with Esquire Magazine looking different, with her facial features more pronounced and her clavicle more noticeable. She wore a beige dress with thin straps and opted for a subtle makeup look.
What followed was a string of comments with a few online sleuths questioning the beauty standards in Hollywood while comparing Ortega’s new body with Ariana Grande.
One commenter wrote, “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.”
Jenna Ortega Reflected On One Mistake She Made As A Child Star
While much of the public focus has centered on Ortega’s physical transformation, the actress used the interview to reflect on her early years in the entertainment industry.
According to The Blast, the “Scream” actress explained that her main focus as a child actor was to behave at her best on set. She recalled being so eager not to inconvenience anyone that she often did not ask for basic food or water while filming.
However, looking back on those actions, Ortega admitted her biggest mistake as a beginner was failing to take care of herself.
The “Beetlejuice” Star Had This Challenge As A Young Actress
This recent sit-down is not the first time Ortega has spoken candidly about growing up in the spotlight, even highlighting the struggles that came with it.
Last year, The Blast reported that the “Fallout” star confessed that as a younger entertainer, she struggled to express herself in professional settings. She attributed much of that insecurity to inexperience in the industry and other challenging situations.
She further stressed the importance of collaboration in creative spaces, noting that the strongest results come from a “collective vision” rather than a single voice.
Jenna Ortega Nearly Quit Acting Before Landing A Big Role
As Ortega reflected on her career, she has also been candid about giving up on it. Ortega previously revealed she almost quit acting just before landing her role on Netflix’s “You.”
Per The Blast, she admitted feeling stuck and craving a different life experience, especially as a teenager fresh off a children’s show.
Ortega explained that having to prove herself to new directors made Hollywood seem overwhelming, and leaving the industry felt like the most logical choice at the time since she had started high school.
However, her role as Ellie Alves on the psychological thriller reignited her passion. “I went on that set, and I loved it and had the best time. I thought,
‘Yeah, there’s no way I could let this go,” she shared.
