Heartwarming display of camaraderie, Jenna Ortega has won widespread praise for her supportive gesture towards her “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” co-star Winona Ryder. The touching moment, captured on video, took place ahead of the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival this week.
The video, shared by Entertainment Tonight on Thursday, shows Ortega and Ryder arriving in Venice alongside other cast members as photographers and paparazzi swarm them. Amid the flurry of cameras, Ryder hesitates to remove her sunglasses, while photographers insist she do so.
Ortega is seen reassuring Ryder with a simple but impactful gesture, saying, “No. You don’t have to.” This moment of support has garnered significant attention on social media, with many users applauding Ortega’s kindness.
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One commenter celebrated Ortega’s gesture, stating, “Winona is an icon; she can wear her sunglasses upside down if she wants. Kudos to you, Jenna, for letting her know that she doesn’t have to take her sunglasses off.” Another user expressed their admiration for the supportive act, noting, “It’s my favorite thing ever when women support fellow women.”
In the sequel to the 1988 classic “Beetlejuice,” Ortega stars as Astrid Deetz, Ryder’s daughter. Ryder returns to her iconic role as Lydia Deetz, with Michael Keaton and Catherine O’Hara also reprising their roles. The film premiered out of competition at the Venice Film Festival on Wednesday and is set to hit theaters on September 6.
Ryder described the experience of returning to her role as a “dream come true,” emphasizing her deep admiration for director Tim Burton. “My love and trust for Tim run so deep,” she told The Associated Press in Venice. “There’s a sense of playfulness where you can try things and you know if it’s bad he won’t use it… You feel safe and also completely free.”
Ortega, known for her role in the “Addams Family” spinoff “Wednesday,” admitted that the original “Beetlejuice” film had scared her as a child. Despite this, she eagerly accepted the opportunity to work with Burton on the sequel. “It was an immediate yes,” Ortega revealed during an appearance on the “Today” show.
This gesture of support from Ortega highlights the positive relationships and mutual respect among the cast of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,” further enhancing the film’s anticipation among fans.
