At just 21, Jenna Ortega brushed off the juiciest gossips surrounding her and Johnny Depp with a hearty chuckle. In a candid chat with BuzzFeed Celeb, Ortega, unsurprisingly, dismissed as ludicrous the whispers of a romantically charged connection between the two, given their mutual absence in each other's lives. She did share, however, a humorous anecdote about an instance on the set of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2024), where the topic came up in a light-hearted banter with Richard E. Grant.
Ortega found the whole situation amusing, chuckling at the absurdity of the circumstances on set. An incident that further added to the amusement was the time when Grant approached her, remarking, "So, you and ♪ Johnny ♪ then..." Ortega, caught off guard, erupted into laughter, revealing she had no personal acquaintance with the celebrity.
It was "Deuxmoi" that fueled the romance flame back in August 2023, adding fuel to the speculation fire. With the idea of a possible collaboration between the two for the "Beetlejuice" sequel, tabloids had a field day with the sensational scenario. Ortega, in a typical response, put out the fire, denying any romantic link with Depp on her Instagram story, as reported by the media.
However, amidst all the fun and laughter, Depp's camp was far from amused. A spokesperson for the Pirates of the Caribbean star fired back at Deuxmoi on behalf of Depp, asserting that the actor was appalled by the "unfounded and spiteful rumors aimed at damaging his reputation and career." The spokesperson added that there was no involvement or plans for engagement between the two artists.
As for Ortega, the actress will grace the big screen on September 12, in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice." Meanwhile, Depp will add another directorial feather to his cap, with the introduction of "Modi - Three Days on the Wing of Madness" at the San Sebastián Film Festival. So, keep the speculations at bay, as we witness these two talented artists in their respective domains.
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