Jenna Ortega is no stranger to the bizarre world of Hollywood rumors, but even she was taken aback by the wild claim that she was dating none other than Johnny Depp. The 21-year-old actress, known for her roles in Wednesday and You, already addressed these rumors when they first surfaced last year. However, in a recent interview, she opened up about how the gossip impacted her and shared an amusing encounter with a fellow actor who actually believed the tall tale.
During a playful BuzzFeed Puppy interview, Jenna was asked to reveal the craziest rumor she’s ever heard about herself. Without missing a beat, she recounted the absurd claim that she was in a serious relationship with Johnny Depp, a man she had never even met. “Probably that I was in a serious relationship with Johnny Depp, and I wanted everybody to leave us alone,” Jenna said, with a hint of disbelief still lingering in her voice. “It’s so insane to me. Like, I never spoke on that. I never said anything like that. Articles really do just make up their own quotes, but I thought that was pretty hilarious.”
The rumor first caught fire when a tabloid speculated about the supposed romance, sending fans and media outlets into a frenzy. The story was so far-fetched that Jenna felt compelled to address it head-on, taking to Instagram to set the record straight. “I can’t even laugh,” she had written at the time. “I have never met or worked with Johnny Depp in my life. Please stop spreading lies and leave us alone.”
Despite her public denial, the rumor lingered long enough to become a topic of conversation on set. Jenna recalled an amusing incident while filming the upcoming movie Death of a Unicorn with actor Richard E. Grant. “I was on set with Richard E. Grant, and he came up to me and just said, ‘Oh, so you and Johnny?’” Jenna shared, laughing at the memory. “And I laughed because I… I don’t know that person.” The idea that even someone as seasoned as Richard E. Grant could be swayed by the rumor only added to the absurdity of the situation.
In the end, the Johnny Depp rumor turned out to be just another quirky story in the ever-evolving narrative of Jenna Ortega’s life. As she continues to rise in Hollywood, there’s no doubt that she’ll face more wild claims, but if this experience has taught her anything, it’s to laugh it off and keep moving forward.
