{"id":40074,"date":"2026-08-12T04:54:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=40074"},"modified":"2026-08-12T04:54:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:54:26","slug":"jenna-ortegas-shrinking-look-compared-to-ariana-grande","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=40074","title":{"rendered":"Jenna Ortega&#8217;s &#8216;Shrinking&#8217; Look Compared To Ariana Grande"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/jenna-ortega\"><strong>Jenna Ortega<\/strong><\/a> is the latest Hollywood star to drive fans into worry over her physical appearance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The \u201cWednesday\u201d star unveiled a much slimmer look in a new interview, causing many to tag her as unhealthy and raise questions about her well-being.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With pop star <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/tag\/ariana-grande\/\"><strong>Ariana Grande<\/strong><\/a> facing a similar fate, the entertainment industry is being scrutinized and blamed for promoting extreme thinness.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large caption_belowImage credit_onImage mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jenna-Ortega-2-788x1182.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"0\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1182\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1182%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jenna-Ortega-2-788x1182.jpg\" alt=\"Jenna Ortega posing\" class=\"wp-image-804033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1182%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jenna-Ortega-2-788x1182.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=642%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Jenna-Ortega-2-428x642.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Xavier Collin\/Image Press Agency \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The actress appeared on the latest release of Esquire Magazine\u2019s \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fDN_oms-lvg\">How I Got Here<\/a>\u201d to take a walk down memory lane of her career.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ortega answered questions about working on \u201cWednesday\u201d and \u201cBeetlejuice\u201d while sharing her desires for future projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the appearance, the 23-year-old donned a slinky silk beige dress that resembled a nightgown. Her signature brunette tresses were styled in loose waves with side fringes that partially covered her face. Ortega\u2019s makeup was subtle, and she wore no jewelry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She appeared noticeably slim, with her face looking gaunt, her cheekbones and clavicle protruding obviously.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-fans-sound-alarm-about-jenna-ortega-s-extreme-weight-loss\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fans Sound Alarm About Jenna Ortega\u2019s Extreme Weight Loss<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Jenna Ortega on &quot;Wednesday,&quot; &quot;Beetlejuice&quot; &amp; Working with Tim Burton | How I Got Here | Esquire\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fDN_oms-lvg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It took no time for the comment section to be filled with concerns from admirers of the actress, who observed she looked unusually thin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cNow, she\u2019s nowhere near as bad as Ariana Grande or others who have also done this, but it does appear she has gotten a bit skinnier. She\u2019s also gotten paler as well,\u201d one fan pointed out on YouTube.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another user lamented, \u201cWow, Hollywood\u2019s unhealthily skinny strikes another great actor. Please get better, Jenna!\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A similar remark read, \u201cIn 3 years she\u2019s gone from a healthy, beautiful girl into another Hollywood shell of her former self. It\u2019s painful seeing her transform like this,\u201d while this fan noted they were tired of everyone \u201cshrinking\u201d in the industry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Others suggested something other than beauty standards was behind Ortega\u2019s frail look. \u201cI truly hope from the bottom of my heart that she\u2019s doing well and finds time to rest despite all the stress,\u201d this worried fan wrote.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ariana Grande Faced Concerns Of Looking \u2018Deeply Unwell\u2019<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31st-Annual-Critics-Choice-Awards-MEGA1404980_021-788x1182.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"1\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1182\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1182%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31st-Annual-Critics-Choice-Awards-MEGA1404980_021-788x1182.jpg\" alt=\"31st Annual Critics Choice Awards\" class=\"wp-image-828934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1182%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31st-Annual-Critics-Choice-Awards-MEGA1404980_021-788x1182.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=642%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/31st-Annual-Critics-Choice-Awards-MEGA1404980_021-428x642.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The chatter around Ortega\u2019s weight loss echoes the cries the Internet had weeks ago after Ariana Grande released the music video for \u201cPetal.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The former child star sparked major concern about appearing severely underweight, with some describing her as emaciated.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/828915\/fans-worried-ariana-grande-deeply-unwell-video\/\">The Blast<\/a> reported, fans took to social media to speak out in concern. \u201cBro, this is so sad. She\u2019s one of our generation\u2019s biggest talents, and we\u2019re all just watching her die right in front of our eyes,\u201d one comment read.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI wish the people around her were taking care of her,\u201d one fan lamented, noting Grande appeared \u201cdeeply unwell.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Grande Announced Decision To Stay Away From Public Amid Scrutiny<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/aposWicked-For-Goodapos-European-Premiere-In-London-UK-MEGA1389439_035-788x1181.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"2\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1181\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1181%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/aposWicked-For-Goodapos-European-Premiere-In-London-UK-MEGA1389439_035-788x1181.jpg\" alt=\"'Wicked: For Good' European Premiere In London, UK\" class=\"wp-image-828943\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1181%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/aposWicked-For-Goodapos-European-Premiere-In-London-UK-MEGA1389439_035-788x1181.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=641%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/aposWicked-For-Goodapos-European-Premiere-In-London-UK-MEGA1389439_035-428x641.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The overwhelming response from fans seemingly reached the Nickelodeon alum\u2019s quarters as it was revealed that Grande was taking a hiatus from the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/829373\/ariana-grande-reportedly-stepping-away-public-eye-scrutiny-appearance\/\">The Blast<\/a>, a rep for the singer announced her plans to step back from the public eye following the completion of her Eternal Sunshine Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cShe looks forward to finishing the tour and ending it on a high note, both healthily and happily, and then taking a much-deserved break from public-facing work and appearances, which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Following the announcement, Grande, during her show, addressed her decision, saying it was long planned and had nothing to do with the \u201cnegativity\u201d about her body.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-the-singer-s-family-begged-for-her-hiatus-over-health-worries\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Singer\u2019s Family \u2018Begged\u2019 For Her Hiatus Over Health Worries<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-medium_large mobile-image-full-width\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wicked-For-Good-New-York-Premiere-MEGA1391633_013-788x1071.jpg\" class=\"pss-trigger\" role=\"button\" data-pss-trigger=\"3\" aria-controls=\"pss-modal\" aria-label=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\" title=\"Open gallery of 4 images.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"1071\" src=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1071%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wicked-For-Good-New-York-Premiere-MEGA1391633_013-788x1071.jpg\" alt=\"Wicked For Good - New York Premiere\" class=\"wp-image-830540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=788%2Cheight=1071%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wicked-For-Good-New-York-Premiere-MEGA1391633_013-788x1071.jpg 788w, https:\/\/media.theblast.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=428%2Cheight=581%2Cfit=crop%2Cquality=75%2Cgravity=auto%2Csharpen=1%2Cmetadata=none%2Cformat=auto%2Conerror=redirect\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Wicked-For-Good-New-York-Premiere-MEGA1391633_013-428x581.jpg 428w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 430px) 100px, 100vw\"\/><span class=\"pss-trigger__badge\" aria-hidden=\"true\">4<\/span><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ZUMAPRESS.com \/ MEGA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Amid Grande\u2019s insistence that her break has nothing to do with the chatter surrounding her appearance, insiders say her loved ones have been clamoring for her to slow down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Family members were reportedly worried that the \u201cPOV\u201d singer was hitting her limit with the years of packed schedules for her movie and music projects.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe have asked her to take a break. Actually, we\u2019ve begged her, like a lot. A lot, a lot. Not like a day or two, but a break break. She is not well. She is anxious and unhappy,\u201d the family source claimed, per <a href=\"https:\/\/theblast.com\/830594\/ariana-grande-family-begged-her-to-stop\/\">The Blast<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The entertainer is said not to be sleeping and eating enough while dealing with intense burnout. Although the hope remains that Grande returns to the spotlight to continue doing what she loves, her family wants to see her \u201chappy and healthy\u201d again.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jenna Ortega is the latest Hollywood star to drive fans into worry over her physical appearance. 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