Jenna Ortega
Awards & Honours
13
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
2
Records
Ortega's rapid rise has been marked by significant recognition. At 20, she became the youngest Latina to be nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Wednesday. She was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in 2024, and The Hollywood Reporter included her on its Power 100 list in 2023. Her performance in Wednesday broke Netflix records for most hours viewed in a debut week for an English-language series. She has been widely celebrated as a defining talent of her generation, with critics praising her ability to anchor a franchise and bring depth to genre material.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Forbes 30 Under 30
Recognized as one of the top young talents in Hollywood.
The Hollywood Reporter Power 100
Listed among the most powerful figures in entertainment.
Rankings & Lists
Forbes 30 Under 30 – Hollywood & Entertainment
The Hollywood Reporter Power 100
Magazine Covers
Variety
2022-11-15
Jenna Ortega on Becoming Wednesday Addams
The Hollywood Reporter
2023-02-22
Jenna Ortega: Gen Z's Scream Queen
Elle
2023-03-01
Jenna Ortega Is Ready for Anything
Records & Feats
Youngest Latina Golden Globe Nominee for Best Actress in a TV Comedy
At age 20, Ortega became the youngest Latina actress nominated for the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Wednesday.
Most Hours Viewed for a Netflix English-Language Series Debut Week
Wednesday broke the record for most hours viewed in a debut week for an English-language series on Netflix, with over 341 million hours streamed.