Jenna Ortega Biography 2026: Age, Height, Wednesday, Upcoming Movies & Net Worth
Jenna Ortega Bio (2026) – The Evolution from Disney Kid to Horror Queen and Gen Z Icon
Last Updated: Friday, January 19th, 2026
At just 23 years old, Jenna Ortega is already on her way to becoming a force to be reckoned with in the entertainment industry. With numerous awards and nominations in 2026 already for her work, she is being referred to as “Gen Z’s scream queen.” She was once known as a Disney starlet but now she is one of the leading ladies in Netflix’s hit series, Wednesday, and also has starring roles in several horror movies/series. This bio takes an in-depth look at her life, career highlights, new success stories, future projects, and more.
Early Life and Cultural Influences
Jenna Maria Ortega was born in the Coachella Valley area of California on September 27, 2002 (she will be 24 by 2025), and she is the youngest of six children in a Mexican and Puerto Rican family that instilled a strong sense of pride in their culture growing up. At nine years old, Jenna started performing, as she appeared in television commercials and guest starred on TV shows, which eventually led to her breakout role as Harley Diaz on the Disney Channel series Stuck in the Middle (2016-2018). Her heritage has helped shape her advocacy efforts for the inclusion of more Latina actors and actresses in Hollywood films and television shows.
Quick Facts Table
Name: Jenna Marie Ortega
Date of birth: September 27, 2002
Age as of 2026: 23 years old
Height: 5’1″ (155 cm)
Place of birth: Coachella Valley, California, U.S.
Nationality: American (Mexican-Puerto Rican descent)
Zodiac sign: Libra
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who rose to fame after her stint at Disney. After leaving Disney, Jenna took on more mature and dramatic film roles. She has appeared in the emotional drama “The Fallout” (2021); horror movies “X” (2022) by Ti West; and “Pearl” (2022) by Ti West; as well as Tara Carpenter in the Scream reboot (2022) and Scream VI (2023).
She gained international acclaim for her portrayal of the beloved character, Wednesday Addams, in the popular Netflix television series “Wednesday” (2022), which was one of the largest streaming successes since its release, followed by a second season that premiered in late 2025 with very high viewership numbers and positive reviews.
In addition, during 2024-2025, she will star as Astrid Deetz in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (2024); star in “Death of a Unicorn” (with Paul Rudd); and appear in “Hurry Up Tomorrow” (with The Weeknd).
2026 Updates – Nominations & New Projects
Wednesday Season 2 was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy (she wore an elegant cut-out gown to the ceremony that resembled a marching band uniform).
She received a SAG Actor Awards 2026 (formerly SAG Awards) nomination for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series for her role as Wednesday Addams on Netflix’s series Wednesday.
Some upcoming films/projects she will be involved in are:
The Gallerist (2026) — A new film, is a dark comedy and she has a leading role and is also executive producer, along with Natalie Portman.
Klara and the Sun (upcoming 2026) — This is the Taika Waititi version of Kazuo Ishiguro’s book and she will star as Klara, the robot lead in this production (completion of the film occurred in 2025/2026, exact theatrical release date TBA). She will likely have many other high-profile roles in the coming months and/or years and may start filming for Season 3 of Wednesday in 2026.
Most Recent Film/TV Roles (As of 2026)
Wednesday Addams – Wednesday (Netflix, 2022-present)
Tara Carpenter – Scream (2022) and Scream VI (2023)
Astrid Deetz – Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
The Gallerist (2026), TBA
Klara – Klara and the Sun (Upcoming, 2026)
Personal Life:
Jenna Ortega does not share much with the public regarding her personal life, including any past relationships and/or potential future relationships. She has stated that she will not be discussing any of her romantic encounters.
Some other rumored past romances include those with a few of her co-stars (Asher Angel, in 2018 and Percy Hynes White while filming Wednesday) and possibly a couple of others. However, all of these were either never confirmed or denied as well as unsubstantiated and/or debunked. Jenna continues to focus on her acting career, as well as supporting issues such as anti-bullying, mental health, representation, and body positivity.
Net Worth Prediction (2026)
Jenna Ortega’s net worth is estimated to be $5 million as of 2026 according to credible sources such as Celebrity Net Worth and Parade. It is predicted that her net worth will increase dramatically through the residual earnings from Wednesday (Season 2 reportedly earning approximately $250,000 per episode), brand endorsement opportunities (i.e. Dior, Adidas, Neutrogena), producing credits, and future movie salary potential. She is creating an excellent foundation early in her career.
WHY JENNA ORTEGA IS THE SPIRIT OF HOLLYWOOD IN 2026
Jenna is a unique talent at age 23 who brings a combination of horror experience, dramatic ability, and an increasing level of production and advocacy abilities in order to define what she will be doing as a true role model to the next generation of actors.
Sources: Official Profiles; IMDB; Wikipedia; Celebrity Net Worth; Parade; Official Announcements from the Golden Globe Awards and SAG Awards; Interviews (2025-2026). All net worth and project detail are estimates based on information that has been reported publicly.
