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Jenna Ortega Draws Body-Shaming Criticism Over Makeup-Free Interview

8/12/2026

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Jenna Ortega sparked online scrutiny after Esquire posted her “How I Got Here” interview video, showing her without makeup in a slip dress.
Viewers on X compared the reaction to recent body-shape criticism of Ariana Grande and called Ortega’s look “concerning,” suggesting an eating disorder.
The debate split, with some users blaming Grande and others defending Grande, amid broader Hollywood talks about young actresses’ bodies and GLP-1 drugs.

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Jenna Ortega sparked online scrutiny after Esquire posted her “How I Got Here” interview video, showing her without makeup in a slip dress.
Viewers on X compared the reaction to recent body-shape criticism of Ariana Grande and called Ortega’s look “concerning,” suggesting an eating disorder.
The debate split, with some users blaming Grande and others defending Grande, amid broader Hollywood talks about young actresses’ bodies and GLP-1 drugs.