Jenna Ortega, the 21-year-old actress, chuckled off the unfounded tales swirling around her and Johnny Depp, the 61-year-old legendary actor, as the juiciest chatter in town. Neither of them has crossed paths or shared a romantic connection, as she openly shared in an interview with BuzzFeed Celeb. "It's utterly bizarre to me," she mused, recounting the moment during an interview.
Laughing It Off
Regarding the gossip, Ortega clarified that she had merely wished for her privacy when rumors surfaced. "I found it amusing," she reminisced about an on-set incident of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2024). She was chatting with Richard E. Grant, who breezily suggested, "So, you and Johnny then..." Puzzled, Ortega had to chuckle since she hardly knew the man.
Deuxmoi Fueled the Fire
Tabloid site Deuxmoi fanned the flames in August 2023, spreading rumors of a potential romance between Ortega and Depp. The media hypothesized about a possible collaboration between them for the revival of the classic "Beetlejuice" (1988) movie, which would have brought them together on-screen. Ortega dismissed such speculations via her Instagram story, as reported by various media outlets.
Depp's Reply
A representative for Depp categorically refuted the rumors to NME, labeling them as "unfounded and spiteful," expressing that Depp was "not involved in any collaboration" with Ortega and had no intentions to engage.
Set for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice"
Ortega is all set to make an appearance in "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" on September 12, while Depp is preparing to debut his directorial venture, "Modi - Three Days on the Wing of Madness," at the San Sebastián Film Festival. His production company IN.2 Film announced the biographical drama as Depp's second directorial project.
A humor-filled moment shared between Jenna Ortega and actor Richard E. Grant during the filming of "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" (2024) showcased Ortega joking about the incessant rumors surrounding her and the "Pirates of the Caribbean" actor. Ortega also debunked such speculations on her Instagram story, denying any romantic involvement with Depp, refuting rumors sparked by Deuxmoi in August 2023.
