In a recent interview, actress Jenna Ortega addressed and dismissed rumors linking her romantically to actor Johnny Depp. During a BuzzFeed interview promoting her upcoming film Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Ortega was asked about the most outrageous rumor she had encountered about herself. She responded, “Probably that I was in a serious relationship with Johnny Depp and I wanted everybody to leave us alone. It’s so insane to me. I never spoke on that, I never said anything like that.”
Ortega further elaborated that her co-star Richard E. Grant had approached her on set, inquiring about the rumored relationship. She recounted, “He came up to me and he just said, ‘Oh, so you and Johnny?’ and I laughed, because I don’t know that person.”
The rumors originated from a celebrity gossip account that suggested Ortega and Depp were dating, leading to widespread speculation. Both parties have denied these claims. A representative for Johnny Depp stated that he has no personal or professional relationship with Ortega, has never met or spoken to her, and is not involved in any projects with her.
Ortega’s candid dismissal of the rumors highlights the challenges celebrities face with misinformation in the digital age. As she continues to focus on her burgeoning career, fans can look forward to her performance in the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, slated for release on September 6.