Jenna Ortega has mastered the art of playing creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky.
So, it's understandable that the Wednesday star might want to distance herself slightly from the iconic Addams Family member she's famously portrayed for three seasons on Netflix's wildly popular television series.
"I think after Wednesday, I’ll probably be off the TV for a while," Ortega confessed during the Oct. 22 episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "You know I had many years doing [TV]. I was bouncing from show to show as a kid and I want to leave time for new things."
Indeed, the Scream and Jane the Virgin alum might be leaning towards less commercial projects once Wednesday eventually comes to an end.
"I actually haven’t had a lot of franchise conversations," Ortega added of her future plans. "What I’m meant to do will come and find me."
And even though it's been several years since Wednesday made Ortega a household name following the scripted series' 2022 debut, the 24-year-old is still grappling with the attention and scrutiny that comes with her mega-stardom.
"When people started freaking out over it or I started getting recognized, there was a sudden burst or explosion," she recalled, "it really felt like some sick mind game that the world."
"Still," she added, "to this day, I'm a little confused."
But while viewers continue to wait for updates on Wednesday season four, fans catch see a new side of Ortega in her new movie Klara and the Sun, in which she portrays an artificial intelligence companion opposite Amy Adams. As it turned out, Adams and husband Darren Le Gallo’s 16-year-old daughter Aviana Le Gallo just happened to be a huge fan of Ortega's.
"Jenna was so great with her," Adams exclusively told with E! News during a joint interview with Ortega earlier this month. "We hung out at [director Taika Waititi’s] and Avi had a great time talking to Jenna ‘cause Jenna's completely genuine and open and curious and lovely.”
Ortega was equally enchanted with Aviana. As she told E!, "That’s a real impressive girl."
And there was nothing artificial about the girls' budding friendship.
"Avi is one of the coolest people I've met," Ortega added. "She's so sure of herself and cool."
Speaking of cool, keep reading to see all the times Ortega channeled Wednesday with her iconic red carpet fashions.
All White
In Christian Cowan at the 2026 Actor Awards
Dark and Moody
In Ann Démérémeester at the Wednesday season two screening in New York City in 2025.
Gothic Chic
In Dilara Findikoglu at the 2026 Golden Globes.
A Pop of Color
In Amiri at the 2025 InStyle Imagemaker Awards.
Dripping in Jewels
In Givenchy at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
Sleek and Chic
In vintage Atelier Versace at the 2023 SAG Awards.
Morticia Addams Vibes
In Saint Laurent at 2023 Paris Fashion Week.
Two Snaps
In Saint Laurent at the 2022 Critics Choice Association's Annual Celebration Of Latino Cinema And Television.
Suited Up
In Dzojchen at A24's Beau Is Afraid premiere in 2023.
Lady in Lace
In Valentino at Paris Fashion Week in 2023.
Silver Siren
In Dolce & Gabbana at The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2022.
Hitting the Mark
In Jean Paul Gaultier at the Scream VI New York City premiere in 2023.
Goth Bride
In Versace at the Wednesday season one world premiere.
Fiery Details
In Dion Lee.
All-Black Uniform
In Valentino at the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards.
Monochromatic Mode
In Dolce & Gabbana during a New York City trip in 2022.