‘I Needed That From Somebody’: Jenna Ortega Opens Up About Unique Bond With Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Co-star Winona Ryder

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As an avid fan of both Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder, I find myself utterly captivated by their extraordinary bond. Their unique friendship, reminiscent of a magical connection between two kindred spirits, is truly a sight to behold.

In a conversation on The New York Times’ The Interview podcast, Jenna Ortega shared insights about her extraordinary bond with Winona Ryder. Ortega, who collaborates with Ryder in the upcoming film Beetlejuice 2, referred to Ryder as someone who guides and instructs her, or simply put, her mentor.

As a lifestyle connoisseur, let me share my heartfelt gratitude towards the remarkable Ryder. From our very first encounter, their warmth and welcoming demeanor left an indelible impression on me. At a pivotal juncture in my career, when change was in the air, Ryder’s unwavering support proved to be instrumental.

Ortega explained that her relationship with Ryder felt unusual, commenting that “Winona and I clicked in a very peculiar way. It seemed as though we could sense each other’s thoughts subtly.” She further shared that during their time together, Ryder made her feel incredibly beautiful and valued, which meant the world to her at that moment.

Upon contemplating her journey, Ortega shared that transitioning to work on Beetlejuice 2 following the triumph of Wednesday left her feeling as if she’d entered an entirely different existence. She admitted to experiencing a sense of disorientation and difficulty in reconciling with her own life once more.

In the ’90s, Ryder, like Ortega, had garnered a similar level of fame. This made Ryder someone Ortega could connect with deeply and who truly grasped her circumstances. As Ortega expressed, “She made me feel understood where others in my life, despite their best efforts, couldn’t relate or comprehend.”

On a recent episode of The Interview podcast, the actress from The Scream shared her chilling encounters with the sinister aspects of the web. She passionately voiced her distaste for social media platforms and advanced technology like artificial intelligence (AI), explaining how these technologies have had detrimental effects on her personally.

Ortega opened up about a distressing incident that occurred in her teenage years, following her decision to join Twitter. There, she stumbled upon concerning, manipulated images of herself online, which she termed both “frightening” and “degrading”.

Ortega’s remarks underscore the larger problem of misuse on the internet and moral quandaries surrounding digital technology. She pointed out that eliminating or restricting harmful content after it has been posted online can be challenging.

As a lifestyle expert, I liken the modern-day internet to opening Pandora’s box – it’s undeniable that we’re dealing with its far-reaching consequences. Yet, it’s essential to recognize and appreciate the potential advantages of artificial intelligence, such as its role in early breast cancer detection, which I find truly remarkable, a stunning leap forward in our medical field.

Beetlejuice 2 is set to hit theaters on September 6.

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2024-08-26 14:24