In the year 2023, gossip mills in Hollywood were busy spreading the false story that Johnny Depp, who was then 60 years old, was dating actress Jenna Ortega, who was then 20 years old. The two individuals are now at the epicenter of a whirlwind of fresh romance rumors that are circling around them.
Both Johnny Depp, a veteran actor whose career spans decades, and Kenny Ortega, a rising talent whose most recent work was for Tim Burton’s “Wednesday” series on Netflix, have been the subject of rumors that claim they are involved in the project. However, both celebrities have categorically dismissed any rumors of a romantic connection between them, calling the allegations fabrications.
The celebrity, who is now 60 years old, received a recent standing ovation of seven minutes’ duration when the world premiere of his picture “Jeanne Du Barry” took place at the Cannes picture Festival in May 2023. After his widely publicized court fights with his ex-wife Amber Heard in the previous year, Depp said that he felt canceled in Hollywood. These conflicts took place in the previous year. Because of the turbulent incident in his life, which has had an effect on his profession, he was forced to think on his decisions, which hints to a move away from the Hollywood limelight as he forges a new route.
Ortega, who began his acting career when he was a youngster in 2012, has contributed to the production of horror film series such as “Scream” and “Insidious.” Although he was born in California, the rising star’s family is originally from both Mexico and Puerto Rico. Ortega confessed in a 2021 interview with Cosmopolitan that she didn’t have a regular childhood and that she never experienced high school, prom, or graduation since she began performing at such a young age. This was because she began acting at such a young age.
Her performance as the ghoulish teenager Wednesday Addams has brought her more than her share of attention from the public. However, the current relationship rumor involving Johnny Depp has stretched the borders of credibility for fans as well as those who work behind the scenes in the entertainment business.
A now-defunct Instagram Story posted by the celebrity gossip account Deux Moi spread the myth that the two stars were dating after the account claimed that the two had been spotted together. It is important to note that no physical proof or images were presented to back up this allegation.
As soon as the story began circulating, Depp’s staff wasted no time issuing a statement.
According to the statement, Mr. Depp and Ms. Ortega do not have any kind of personal or professional connection. “He has never spoken to her or even seen her before. He is not currently participating in any project with her and has no plans to do so in the foreseeable future. He cannot believe that someone would spread such vicious and groundless stories about him, which are designed to damage his reputation and career.
On the other side, Ortega clarified the situation by posting on her Instagram Story to put the record right. She said unequivocally that she and the man who plays Captain Jack Sparrow had never ever met.
“This is so ridiculous that I can’t even laugh,” the young celebrity said of the situation. She continued by pleading with her supporters and the general public to avoid spreading rumors that were untrue. She continued by saying, “Leave us alone.”
Because Ortega is associated to the project, some fans had hypothesized that the two actors would be working together on the next feature “Beetlejuice 2,” which is now in production. However, according to sources, Depp will not be participating in the sequel that will be helmed by Burton, who has previously collaborated with the actor several times in the past.
Vanity Fair referred to Deux Moi as a “accidental gossip queen” when her Instagram account began to gain traction while the epidemic was in progress. However, the identity of the individual behind the account has been kept concealed. A disclaimer is included on the account of Deux Moi, which is well-known for publishing anonymous tips and gossip. The disclaimer states that “some statements made on this account have not been independently confirmed” and that the account “does not claim information published is based on fact.”
In June of 2023, Ortega took to social media to discuss her experiences coping with the poisonous atmosphere and the difficulties she had encountered. She added that in order to prevent misunderstandings, she is careful about the material that she puts on social media. She also said that as her celebrity has increased, especially with the publication of the song “Wednesday,” she has been subjected to an increasing amount of online trolling. Wednesday was the song that brought her the most success.