{
  "id": 642259,
  "title": "Why Jenna Ortega's Recent Esquire Interview Sparked Online Debate",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/why-jenna-ortegas-recent-esquire-interview-sparked-online-debate",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T07:31:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tempo.co English",
    "slug": "tempo-co-english",
    "url": "https://en.tempo.co/read/2117323/why-jenna-ortegas-recent-esquire-interview-sparked-online-debate"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hollywood actress Jenna Ortega generated online controversy after sharing her experiences as a child actor in a recent Esquire interview. Ortega discussed her transition from a young performer to a prominent Hollywood star in the \"How I Got Here\" series. She began acting at age seven, telling her parents about her ambition, and has since appeared in various Disney Channel shows, films, and Netflix's Wednesday. Reflecting on her career, Ortega revealed she was grateful for her opportunities but would often go without eating or drinking to avoid being a burden on others. She acknowledged that this behavior may have been a mistake, as she should have prioritized her own well-being. The interview also sparked discussion about her appearance, with some fans expressing concern over her weight loss. Ortega emphasized that she has not experienced any health issues, and there is no confirmation from her representatives regarding any medical or lifestyle concerns. She currently has several film projects in development, including Netflix's Wednesday, Taika Waititi's Klara and the Sun, and J.J. Abrams' The Great Beyond.",
  "summary": "Jenna Ortega reflects on her child acting career, recalling days without food or water as fans discuss her appearance and Hollywood beauty standards.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}