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Perth Now
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Jenna Ortega feels 'incredibly misunderstood' due to Hollywood success
Jenna Ortega feels "incredibly misunderstood". The 22-year-old actress is one of the brightest young stars in Hollywood but is uncomfortable with the public making "assumptions" about her personality. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Jenna said: "I think that's part of my struggle with that side of the job, because you feel incredibly misunderstood. "It's almost to a point where it feels like your name doesn't belong to you. I almost don't even resonate with it anymore. "I hate assumptions, and a big part of this job is that people are going to make assumptions about you." The Wednesday star feels that too much information about performers is revealed to the world nowadays. She said: "We know too much. "And the people feel entitled to those bits and pieces of your life where if they were put under the same microscope, they wouldn't feel nearly as comfortable." Jenna explained that she is particularly frightened of people calling out her name in the street and hears "vile things" at times. The star said: "Somebody shouting your name in public is insane. Sometimes I feel uncomfortable when it's grown men approaching me. "Like, you don't stop for somebody because you're going to be late for something and they're calling you a **** w**** in front of your mother. It's horrific." However, Ortega revealed that she can go out in public "unseen" if she wishes. The Beetlejuice Beetlejuice star said: "Sometimes you go out, and it's a mess. And other times, I could be walking for hours and no one gives a s***. If you really want to go unseen, you can do it." Jenna has worked closely with legendary horror filmmaker Tim Burton on the second season of Netflix's Wednesday and is impressed with the "polite" way the Edward Scissorhands director goes about his work. She said: "He's so polite. He knows everybody's names. He trusts the team. "When I initially started working with him, I would ask him for notes and critiques. He wouldn't give any. It's not because he wasn't trying to be helpful, but he was allowing me the space to find what was going to work for me. "It created a greater confidence in myself. I think he really brings out the best in people and allows them to think out of the box, so you want to get weirder and weirder with it. It's such a joy when someone brings that out of you."
Yahoo
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
The Fate of Wednesday Revealed After Season 2
Originally appeared on E! Online Wednesday will dance, dance, dance another day. The Netflix series, which stars as Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family, has been renewed for a third season ahead of its season two premiere, the streaming service confirmed July 23. 'It's been a dark delight to watch Wednesday cast her spell over audiences across the globe—one deadpan quip at a time,' the show's creators Alfred Gough and Miles Millar said in a press release. 'We're beyond thrilled she'll be returning to stalk the halls of Nevermore in season three. This time, she'll unearth more of the school's sinister secrets—and descend even deeper into the Addams family crypt. Or, as Wednesday would say: 'Nothing brings a family together like a good exhumation.'' Part one of Wednesday season two will drop on August 6, with part two set to drop a few weeks later on September 3. The news comes as the series' director Tim Burton evaded a question about how many seasons he'd "ideally" want the show, which also stars Catherine Zeta-Jones, Gwendoline Christie and Luis Guzmán, to last. "I don't think that way," he told The Hollywood Reporter in a joint interview with Jenna published July 23. "You're talking to two of the worst people to ask that question." Regardless of how long the series ends up lasting, there are ideas percolating about a potential Wednesday spinoff. "It's something we're definitely noodling," Alfred told THR. "There are other characters we can look at." More from E! Online Sharon Osbourne Reacts to Ozzy Osbourne Tribute After His Death Chad Michael Murray's Kids Make Red Carpet Debut in Rare Family Photo With Wife Sarah Roemer Why Amy Duggar King Felt Like Her Cousins Wearing Pants Was a "Slap in the Face" "I don't think that way," he told The Hollywood Reporter in a joint interview with Jenna published July 23. "You're talking to two of the worst people to ask that question." Regardless of how long the series ends up lasting, there are ideas percolating about a potential Wednesday spinoff. "It's something we're definitely noodling," Alfred told THR. "There are other characters we can look at." "Everything is very graphic,' she told E! News in March, adding, 'It's very exciting and inspiring to work with someone like that who gets you excited about the shots that you're doing every day." Which is saying something, considering that the 22-year-old admitted that shooting the show "isn't always easy." "Everything is very graphic,' she told E! News in March, adding, 'It's very exciting and inspiring to work with someone like that who gets you excited about the shots that you're doing every day." Which is saying something, considering that the 22-year-old admitted that shooting the show "isn't always easy." 'Sometimes it's a crawl to the finish line,' Jenna explained, "but he always keeps it exciting and it's hard to get tired of a character like Wednesday." Keep reading for the fate of more fan-favorite TV shows... Renewed: Top ChefRenewed: WednesdayCanceled: The Late Show With Stephen ColbertRenewed: King of Collectibles: The Goldin TouchRenewed: The Ultimatum: Marry or Move onRenewed: MurderbotRenewed: The Flip OffCanceled: The Flipping El MoussasCanceled: Christina on the CoastEnding: UploadRenewed: Squid Game: The ChallengeEnding: Queer EyeRenewed: Slow HorsesRenewed: The BearRenewed: The BachelorCanceled: Doctor OdysseyRenewed: Outlande: Blood of My BloodRenewed: MoblandRenewed: ReacherRenewed: My Guest Needs No Introduction With David LettermanRenewed: Watch What Happens LiveRenewed: Maxton Hall - The World Between UsRenewed: Love Island USARenewed: The Great American Baking ShowSolve the daily Crossword
Online Citizen
a day ago
- Online Citizen
Death of 15-year-old SJI International student being investigated as ‘negligent death', say Maldives police
The death of a Singaporean student during a school trip in the Maldives is under investigation as a case of negligent death. On 22 July 2025, the Maldives Police Service confirmed to Singapore state media CNA that Jenna Ariane Zhi-En Chan's death is the subject of an active investigation. Jenna, aged 15, was a student at St Joseph's Institution International (SJII). She died on 8 November 2024 while on a National Youth Achievement Award expedition. According to Maldivian outlet The Edition, Jenna was fatally struck by the propeller of a reversing boat while snorkelling near Dhigurah Island in the Alifu Dhaalu Atoll. Since then, her family has repeatedly voiced concerns over the lack of clarity surrounding the incident and the slow progress in obtaining official information. Family left without answers In an email response to CNA, Maldivian police confirmed that Jenna's family has been updated on the investigation via email. However, they have not received any official documents. Jenna's parents have told media that information from both Maldivian authorities and SJII has been minimal. The family remains concerned about the significant delay in uncovering what led to their daughter's death. School says it made efforts SJII has maintained that it has attempted to piece together a full account of the incident. Michael Johnston, the school's CEO, said SJII has repeatedly requested documents from the Maldivian authorities but has not received any. He added that the school has no access to evidence from the Maldivian boat crew or staff from the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP), which conducted the trip. This lack of access has made it impossible for the school to obtain a complete picture of the tragedy. The Maldivian police stated that the family 'informally requested to meet and question certain individuals connected to the case'. They added that under Maldivian law, the police cannot facilitate such meetings. However, Jenna's father Alan Chan clarified in a Facebook post that the family did not make such a request. Instead, he said the school tried to arrange the meeting. Initial report included Police confirmed that an initial report from the MWSRP, which organised the trip, has been received and forms part of the investigation. Authorities are also reviewing standard operating procedures related to the incident and other documents from state institutions. They emphasised that all developments are being discussed with the Prosecutor General's Office. This is to ensure that if negligence is found, appropriate legal action will be taken once the investigation concludes. Identity of tour operator withheld At this stage, the Maldives Police Service has declined to name the tour operator involved. They explained that the police are still verifying the authenticity and roles of the parties responsible for organising the programme in the Maldives. Relevant information is still being compiled before further details can be disclosed. In May 2025, Maldivian police officers travelled to Singapore to interview four students and a teacher who were on the trip with Jenna. Johnston confirmed that SJII facilitated these interviews with the police. MOE not investigating SJII's school management, citing safety protocol adherence Singapore's Ministry of Education (MOE) announced last week that it will not be investigating SJII's handling of the incident. MOE cited that SJII is a privately funded school and operates independently of Singapore's mainstream education system. It also noted that the school had adhered to its overseas trip safety protocols. Frustrated by what he describes as regulatory loopholes, Jenna's father has launched a petition urging the government to tighten oversight of Privately Funded Schools (PFS). The petition calls for mandatory, transparent reporting requirements and standardised safety measures for all schools, regardless of their funding source. As of now, the petition has garnered 1,952 signatures. Alan Chan argued that SJII has avoided external scrutiny by relying on its internal protocols. In his words, 'SJII wrote its own procedures, followed its own rules, and walked away without scrutiny. MOE will not step in—even when a child has died on an international school trip.' Family releases documentary update Jenna's family has also released an update to their video titled Tides of Injustice. The film highlights the circumstances of Jenna's death and the unanswered questions that remain. It also calls attention to what the family views as broader systemic issues that have not yet been addressed by the school or relevant authorities. The family continues to call for accountability and stronger safety measures for future school trips.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jenna Bush Hager's Voice Breaks as She Describes Dropping Off Daughters at Texas Summer Camp
While news from Camp Mystic, the storied Texas sleepaway camp that has been devastated by last week's flood, continues to dominate the news, Jenna Bush Hager revealed that she dropped her daughters off at a similar Texas sleepaway camp over the weekend. "My kids got dropped off at camp yesterday, at another camp in Texas, and putting them on the bus, saying goodbye to them ..." Jenna said at the beginning of TODAY with Jenna & Friends on July 7, her voice halting with emotion at times. Last year was the first year that both of Jenna's daughters, Mila, 12, and Poppy, 9, attended sleep-away camp together. Their camp is the same one her mom attended as a child, and Jenna has called it 'a rite of passage.' But the experience hits differently this year. 'We think about the horror of sending our kids to a place that that is supposed to be — and is — healing and fun and joyful, and all the things that kids deserve to have, and then for something like this to happen,' Jenna said. "And I know so many parents whose kids are at camp or going to camp feel that way," she continued. "We send our kids into the world with the faith that they can have happy lives, joyful lives. And as adults, we know pain. We hope that our kids never face it." Jenna and husband Henry Hager are also parents to son Hal, who is 5. Cohost Dwyane Wade added, 'As parents, there are certain places that we send our kids, and we feel those are the places of safety for them — the school and camps — because we know the growth and evolution that happens at these these places, but tragedy also occurs.' "Texas is a resilient, incredible state," Jenna said. "You all know I'm a homesick Texan living in New York, and it always is in my heart. And we know that so many of you want to help, and are helping." Jenna has a special family connection to Camp Mystic. 'My mom was a counselor there, but also so many of my friends were raised at this camp,' Jenna said. 'Texas camps are institutions, as you just heard, where were many family members — generations — this camp was 100 years old, so grandmothers, mothers, kids have all gone there.' This article was originally published on
Buzz Feed
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Jenna Johnson Responds To Mom-Shaming Criticism
You know Jenna Johnson from Dancing with the Stars — and you probably know that she shares a two-year-old child, Rome, with husband Valentin Chmerkovskiy. Over the weekend, Jenna posted a lengthy reply to her IG Story that included a screenshot of a user employing a seemingly ableist slur against her and Rome — all because she previously posted a picture of her child drinking out of a bottle. 'Sooo yesterday I posted a pic of me and my son who I hadn't seen in 4 days and lots of people felt strongly about him drinking from a bottle," she wrote. "Totally fine when other moms give *positive* advice and I'm always open to feedback to an extent. But this woman (who's [sic] profile pic is of her holding her own baby) decided to DM me this…' 'What world are we living in?? I understand that I put my life out there publicly, which I honestly want to STOP doing when extremely rude and harmful messages toward my baby are sent to me. But are we ok as a society? Also, you yourself are a MOM!!!! Would you want me, a total stranger to DM you this about your child? Because he's drinking from a bottle??? Like WHAT ON EARTH IS HAPPENING." 'I love my social media community on here and really feel so connected to each of you," Jenna concluded in her initial message. "But enough is enough with the sad trolls/bullies on here. Please unfollow me IMMEDIATELY and respectfully get a life.' Later on, Jenna shared a follow-up message thanking her followers for sending positivity her way. 'I honestly cried reading ALL your messages,' she wrote. 'My heart really hurt yesterday at how vile and mean some people can be, but once again I was shown just how much this little community of mine on here can also show up. You gave me the love, support, and kindness that I believe in!' 'Let's remember that we are all humans, navigating the best we can! I promise to try to only spread positivity and light on my deed and hope you feel inspired to do the same. But seriously, thank you for having my back and making me feel seen. So grateful to each of you!!' Well, you gotta give it up for something of a happy ending. Good reminder to not be a jerk on the internet as well!
