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Jenna Ortega Almost Quit Acting Before Netflix Success

4/9/2026

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Jenna Ortega, a prominent actress, nearly quit acting after Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle, sharing uncertainty about her future on Kid Cudi's podcast.
Ortega landed the role of Ellie Alves in Netflix's You, reigniting her passion and convincing her not to quit.
Ortega has since found success in the Scream franchise, Beetlejuice, and Netflix's Wednesday.
Ortega's latest film, The Gallerist, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January.

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Story summary

Jenna Ortega, a prominent actress, nearly quit acting after Disney Channel's Stuck in the Middle, sharing uncertainty about her future on Kid Cudi's podcast.
Ortega landed the role of Ellie Alves in Netflix's You, reigniting her passion and convincing her not to quit.
Ortega has since found success in the Scream franchise, Beetlejuice, and Netflix's Wednesday.
Ortega's latest film, The Gallerist, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January.