Jenna Ortega has once again demonstrated her flair for creativity and her love of Halloween during a recent appearance on “Late Night With Seth Meyers.” The 24-year-old actress, known for her roles in “Wednesday” and “Beetlejuice”, shared insights into her Halloween traditions, including some memorable costumes from her past.
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Speaking to host Seth Meyers, Ortega expressed her passion for the spooky holiday, describing it as her favourite time of the year. Reflecting on her history of Halloween celebrations, she revealed her knack for crafting unique costumes, a skill that peaked when she famously dressed as a rock.
“I was a rock one year,” Ortega reminisced, explaining the DIY process. “You go to, like, Hobby Lobby or something and get a big block of styrofoam, and you spray paint it.” To complete the look, she wore a headband that boldly proclaimed her Halloween identity.
Meyers jokingly noted the importance of the headband. “Otherwise, the whole day people are going to be like, ‘What are you supposed to be?’” he quipped. This light-hearted banter continued as he recalled a challenging costume of his own—a bag of trash crafted by his father. He too faced the dilemma of being mistaken for something other than what he intended. “Based on the feedback,” he noted, “the biggest mistake I made was not having a headband that didn’t say ‘garbage’.”
Ortega’s talent for costume design has manifested in other notable ways over the years. She brought to life the iconic Björk from the 2001 Oscars, where the singer donned her infamous swan dress. Additionally, she took a creative spin on the classic horror character, the Invisible Man. “I bandaged my face … and stole a hat and a trench coat from a friend,” she recounted, adding that the outfit led to some peculiar situations when she dressed that way in Ireland.
“I think it looked like they were sneaking a child into the party,” Ortega laughed, recalling the reactions she garnered on that night. Now, as Halloween approaches, she admits she is still undecided on her costume for this year. “I’m late! No, I do it last minute,” she confessed, a statement every last-minute planner can relate to.
In the midst of her Halloween musings, Ortega is gearing up for an exciting transition in her career. Her new film, “Klara and the Sun,” is set to arrive in theatres on 23 October. The sci-fi drama features Ortega as the lead character, a robot embarking on a journey to find companionship, highlighting her versatility as an actress.
As the spooky season draws near, fans of Ortega can undoubtedly expect her to put her innovative touch on this year’s costume, just as she has done in the past. Whether she opts for a character that reflects her love of creativity or decides to surprise everyone, one thing is certain: she will approach Halloween with the same enthusiasm and imagination that she brings to her roles.
With “Klara and the Sun” on the horizon and the Halloween season upon us, Jenna Ortega is undoubtedly a multi-talented force, blending the whimsical with the dramatic in both her personal and professional life.