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Jenna Ortega, the 22-year-old breakout star of Netflix’s “Wednesday,” has once again become a lightning rod for internet trolls and bullies, with recent backlash centering on unfounded rumors of cosmetic surgery and body-shaming comments that have escalated into public harassment. Photos from the “Wednesday” Season 2 premiere in Paris on August 1, 2025, sparked viral speculation that Ortega underwent buccal fat removal, a procedure that slims the cheeks, leading to cruel comparisons to disfigured characters and accusations of altering her natural look. Social media users piled on, with X posts mocking her as looking like “Rocky Dennis,” a reference to a character with a severe facial disorder, while others dismissed her appearance as “hollow” or “fake.” This isn’t isolated; earlier in March 2025, Ortega was body-shamed over a plunging dress at SNL’s 50th anniversary, where trolls ridiculed her chest size, calling her figure “like a 12-year-old” despite the outfit’s empowering vibe.
Ortega, who has been open about her struggles with fame’s darker side, addressed the toll in a May 2025 Harper’s Bazaar interview, revealing she became “an unhappy person” after “Wednesday” exploded into Netflix’s biggest English-language series with 252.1 million views. As an introvert thrust into the spotlight, she described the pressure as “intense and scary,” feeling “incredibly misunderstood” amid constant dissection of her every move. Her comments drew backlash, with critics labeling her “privileged” for complaining about success that netted her substantial earnings and awards buzz, including Emmy and Golden Globe nods. Ortega noted a broader “bully era,” where online harassment feels normalized, particularly for young women in Hollywood.
The surgery rumors intensified after premiere photos circulated, with X users and Reddit threads debating her “thinner face” and “older” appearance, some praising the maturity while others hurled insults. Defenders pointed out natural changes from aging, stress, or styling—like bleached brows and jet-black hair for her goth aesthetic—but the vitriol persisted, echoing past incidents where fans turned aggressive in public. In July 2025, Ortega shared fears of grown men approaching her aggressively, even yelling slurs like “bitch cunt” near her mother, highlighting how online hate spills into real life. Videos from events show crowds swarming her, ignoring boundaries, with some calling her “mean” for not stopping for photos amid her anxiety.
Ortega’s career trajectory adds context to the scrutiny. Since child roles in “Jane the Virgin” and “Stuck in the Middle,” she exploded with “Wednesday” in 2022, earning praise for her deadpan portrayal of Wednesday Addams but facing backlash for script changes she made to fit the character’s essence. In 2023 comments resurfacing in 2025, she admitted to rewriting lines, like rejecting a love triangle or a dress scene, calling it “unprofessional” in hindsight but necessary for authenticity. Writers mocked her during the WGA strike, branding her “entitled,” but showrunners Alfred Gough and Miles Millar defended her, crediting her input for Season 2’s improvements where she serves as executive producer. Tim Burton echoed this, calling her “no-nonsense” and “artistic.”
Her 2025 projects amplified exposure: the poorly received “Hurry Up Tomorrow” with The Weeknd drew flak for being “soulless,” with some blaming her involvement despite her executive producer role. At the Emmys on September 14, 2025, a leaked seating plan placing her upfront alongside Sydney Sweeney over veterans like Harrison Ford sparked generational gripes. Her Met Gala look and other red carpets fueled “overexposure” complaints, with men decrying her style evolution as “selling out.”
Fans and supporters have pushed back fiercely on X and Reddit, calling out misogyny and incel-driven hate, with posts like “leave her alone” gaining traction. Ortega, an advocate against bullying via the National Bullying Prevention Center, has befriended veteran child stars for guidance, emphasizing boundaries. In a July 2025 Hollywood Reporter interview, she reflected on the “dystopian” backlash to her script comments, admitting she could have worded things better but standing by her protectiveness.
This pattern of harassment—body scrutiny, professional doubt, and public invasions—mirrors experiences of stars like Demi Lovato and Lizzo, underscoring Hollywood’s toxic underbelly for young women. Ortega’s goth glam and activism, including for immigrants and LGBTQ+ causes, make her a target for those uncomfortable with her unapologetic presence. As “Wednesday” Season 2 streams and projects like “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” and “Klara and the Sun” loom, the debate rages: is this fame’s price, or a call for better online accountability? Fans urge respect, but trolls persist, proving Ortega’s point about bullying’s popularity.
