Jenna Ortega has also joined a list of celebrities who have sparked health concerns and renewed discussions about Hollywood’s increasing focus on weight loss.
During her recent appearance on the YouTube series How I Got Here for Esquire magazine, the 23-year-old American actress faced comments from netizens who pointed out what they perceived as her noticeably slimmer and frailer appearance, with some comparing her current look to how she appeared last year.
In the episode, Ortega reflected on her journey from a child actor to one of the entertainment industry’s biggest stars.
Fans’ reactions
Shortly after the video went live, some eagle-eyed fans commented on the Wednesday star’s appearance and expressed concern over what they viewed as her participation in Hollywood’s ongoing weight-loss trend.
“Wow, Hollywood unhealthily skinny strikes another great actor. Please get better, Jenna!” one user wrote on YouTube.
Another added, “I’m so tired of everyone shrinking,” while a third remarked, “Why does Hollyweird think this looks good?”
“Looks so unhealthy,” another fan noted.
“Okay honestly this is just scary and I hope she gets help,” an Instagram user stated.
“Jenna Ozempic,” another critic alleged.
Other A-listers who have faced similar conversations about their looks
Ortega’s latest appearance comes as pop star Ariana Grande continues to be the center of online discussion about her body, particularly after she released the music video for petal from her eighth studio album of the same name.
Charlize Theron, Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Olivia Wilde and other celebrities have likewise faced scrutiny over their appearances, with some social media users questioning whether they use GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic and arguing that celebrities may be contributing to unrealistic beauty standards and unhealthy body expectations.
Jenna Ortega’s upcoming films in 2026
Jenna Ortega is set to headline two highly anticipated 2026 films: Taika Waititi’s dystopian sci-fi drama Klara and the Sunarriving October 23, and Cathy Yan’s The Gallerist, which is slated for December 4.
