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Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has revealed that she turned down the hit role “a couple” of times before accepting.Ortega plays lead character Wednesday Addams in the hit 2022 Netflix TV show from Tim Burton, but has revealed that it wasn’t an easy decision.Speaking to The Sunday Times, Ortega said she wanted to steer clear of the role initially because she’s “done so much TV in my life” and “all I’ve ever wanted to do is film.”that, when she was initially approached via email about playing Wednesday Addams in the show, she turned it down. “I got the email, passed on it,” she revealed, detailing how even after she met with Burton to discuss the role, she still said no “a couple times” more.

Wednesday dance in an SNL promo.However, the Scream VI star’s reluctance to do the viral dance from the show was only part of a promo skit for the comedy show. Appearing alongside the Please Don’t Destroy crew, Ortega is seen raising her concerns about her and the crew doing the dance – before some hilarity ensues.The skit (see below) was posted to the SNL YouTube on Wednesday (March 8), and begins with Ortega saying: “Honestly, this is really well-written, I just don’t feel like I want to do the Wednesday dance for promo because we’ve seen so much of that already and I think it’s time to do something new.”Ortega is slightly stunned when see looks up to see the dance comedy crew all dressed in her now iconic Wednesday Addams gothicly frilled black gown.

 and star recently stopped by the  podcast and got candid about love. Speaking to fellow actor Dax Shepard, Ortega admitted she’s not quite “interested” in dating at the moment, partly because she is “not ready to be that vulnerable or trusting with someone” and partly because it wouldn’t “be fair” for her partner to deal with how hectic her work life can get.She echoed these sentiments in a new cover story interview , admitting that “the idea of relationships stresses [her] out.” She said this is partly because she’s “too obsessed with [her] work,” which she previously told Shepard is “probably something [she needs] to change.”Jenna Ortega at the Scream VI premiere on March 6During the podcast, Ortega revealed that she had actually been in a relationship for a couple of years, but they had to break it off because of her busy schedule.

Wednesday star Jenna Ortega has revealed in a new interview how she “became almost unprofessional” while on set for the hit Netflix series.On the March 6 episode of the Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard podcast, Ortega shared that she had gotten involved with the script’s writing while on set for the show, at times even butting heads with the script supervisor because she felt “very, very protective” of her character.“I don’t think I’ve ever had to put my foot down on a set in the way that I had to on Wednesday because it’s so easy to fall into that category, especially with this type of show,” Ortega said of her initial pushback on the script.She would elaborate: “Everything that she does, everything that I had to play, did not make sense for her character at all. Her being in a love triangle made no sense.

Jenna Ortega has been open about how much the role of Wednesday Addams consumed her while she was filming the hit Netflix series, Wednesday, last year.

Wednesday.”Ortega, 20, recently revealed that many of the scripts made no sense for her character and she ended up changing the scripts without consulting the writers.She told “Armchair Expert” podcast host and fellow actor Dax Shepard, 48, that when she first signed onto the show, she didn’t have all of the scripts, so she assumed the series would be “a lot darker” and didn’t know what the tone would be or score would sound like.But once she read the entire series, Ortega realized it was geared toward a younger audience.“I don’t think I’ve ever had to put my foot down more on a set in a way that I had to on ‘Wednesday,’” she shared. “Everything that Wednesday does, everything I had to play, did not make sense for her character at all.”She continued to give examples of some out-of-character moments in the show, revealing: “Her being in a love triangle? It made no sense.

Jenna Ortega is opening up about her love life. During a recent appearance on the  podcast, the  star shared a rare look at what is going on with her romantically.«I almost don’t even find myself interested,» Ortega told host Dax Shepard when asked about love and dating. «But a part of it is self-esteem. I’m not ready to be that vulnerable or trusting with someone.»The 20-year-old actress revealed that she was in a relationship for a couple of years, however, but had to press pause when things got «too hectic.»«It had nothing to do with them, it was just strictly — I couldn’t manage,» she said.Ortega continued, «If there's one thing I'm going to focus on — which is probably something I need to change — it's going to be my work.»With a demanding schedule of both film and TV projects, Ortega added that it wouldn't «be fair» to enter a relationship when she doesn't have time or energy to put into one.A post shared by Armchair Expert Podcast (@armchairexppod)Ortega was most recently rumored to be dating Asher Angel in 2018 after the pair showed up to Just Jared's 7th Annual Halloween Party in a couples costume, dressing up as Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson.

Jenna Ortega is getting candid about playing Wednesday Addams on the Netflix series.The 20-year-old actress was a guest on the latest episode of Dax Shepard's podcast, , which dropped Monday, where she spoke candidly about pushing back about specific scenes and lines of dialogue she felt were out of character for Wednesday.«A job like , I was trying something completely different. I'm naturally a very expressive person. I haven't really done a teen show like that before.

Shania Twain is opening up about the drama that happened while her marriage to Mutt Lange was breaking up.

Shania Twain recently offered a rare update on her ex-husband, Robert «Mutt» Lange. Shania and Robert divorced almost 15 years ago after he had an affair with Shania's best friend, Marie-Anne Thiébaud. Then, two years later, Shania married Marie-Anne's ex-husband, Frédéric Thiébaud. Shania told host Dax Shepard this week that Robert and Marie-Anne are still together, though she and her ex only ever communicate about their son, Eja, born in 2001. «Mutt and I parent well together, for people who don’t talk to each other,» Shania said.

Shania Twain is opening up about the most painful period in her life, when she discovered her husband and producer Robert “Mutt” Lange was cheating on her with her best friend, Marie-Ann Thiébaud.

That still doesn’t impress her much. Shania Twain gave a rare update on her relationship (or lack thereof) with ex-husband Robert “Mutt” Lange and former friend Marie-Anne Thiebaud 15 years after their affair rocked the country music icon’s world.

BJ Novak didn't hold back when praising his friend, ex, and former collaborator, Mindy Kaling. The 43-year-old actor and writer gave an almost eight-minute speech honoring Kaling, 43, at the 2023 Producers Guild Awards over the weekend.Presenting Kaling with the Norman Lear Award for Achievement in Television, Novak gushed, «The first thing I noticed about Mindy in that writers' room is she cared so much about everything… her opinions were passionate and unstoppable and she cared about all the issues of the day.»Novak touched on meeting Kaling while they were co-writing and co-starring on, sharing details on their passionate on-off romance.«We were in love with each other, and we were reckless idiots.

Drew Barrymore took to Instagram over the weekend to share the news that he and the editor are expecting a baby boy. Sharing a sweet photo of his wife standing up in a restaurant with his and Barrymore's daughters, Olive and Frankie, hugging her stomach, Kopelman wrote, «Baby boys all around! I’ll never forget this moment, captured a minute after we told the girls. We all can’t wait to meet this little guy…»A post shared by Will Kopelman (@willkopelman)Kopelman and Barrymore announced their separation in 2016 after nearly four years of marriage. Kopelman tied the knot with Michler in 2021, and shortly after Barrymore gushed about her joining their blended family. «He got married to this incredible woman, Allie, and I just feel like I won the lottery with her.

Sam Asghari and Britney Spears are pushing forward like usual amid reports of a failed intervention for the singer.

to pain medication.“I hate the word ‘taboo.’ I think it should be stricken from the dictionary,” Bell in a new interview, per . “There should be no topic that’s off the table for people to talk about.” keeps this same energy when discussing “hard topics” with ; nine-year-old Lincoln and eight-year-old Delta. “I talk to my kids about drugs, and the fact that their daddy is an addict and he’s in recovery, and we talk about sex,” she said.

Kristen Bell is opening up about parenthood again.

How they make it work! Kristen Bell opened up about how her husband, Dax Shepard, keeps her on her toes after nearly 10 years of marriage.

Kristen Bell revealed that she has spoken to her two young daughters about their father Dax Shepard's history with addiction.The showbiz power couple have been married since 2013 and are raising two little girls together - Lincoln, nine, and Delta, eight.Dax, 48, had a substance abuse problem for over a decade before achieving sobriety in 2005, the year he turned 30.When he briefly relapsed in 2020 after being prescribed Vicodin following a motorcycle accident, Kristen remained a steadfast source of support. She told REAL SIMPLE: 'I know it's shocking, but I talk to my kids about drugs, and the fact that their daddy is an addict and he's in recovery, and we talk about sex.'  Power couple: Kristen Bell revealed that she has spoken to her young daughters about their father Dax Shepard's history with addiction; the pair are pictured at the 2019 Golden Globes Cover girl: The Frozen blonde became the first-ever celebrity to grace the cover of REAL SIMPLE, fronting its Game Changers issue for this March The Frozen blonde became the first-ever celebrity to grace the cover of REAL SIMPLE, fronting its Game Changers issue for this March.'I hate the word "taboo." I think it should be stricken from the dictionary. There should be no topic that's off the table for people to talk about,' she argued.'There are all these "hard topics" that don't have to be if you give the person on the other end your vulnerability and a little bit of credit.'She told the magazine: 'When I met my husband, he’d just recently started to be in recovery.

Kristen Bell appeared on Instagram on Wednesday to share a new health routine she's trying out.The 42-year-old Veronica Mars alum — who's married to Dax Shepard — donned a floral bikini as she did an early morning cold plunge in her pool.The seasoned actress wrote to her followers: 'Experimenting on myself to find the benefits of cold plunging!'  Self-care: Kristen Bell appeared on Instagram on Wednesday to share a new health routine she's trying out The note continued, 'Studies have shown that cold plunging can increases dopamine concentrations by 250 percent. Gimme that “feel good” hormone baby!'The mental health awareness advocated added, 'It’s also said to not only improve your mental state at the moment, but also helps with mental acuity and alertness throughout the day.

Dax Shepard confessed to Anna Kendrick that his wife, Kristen Bell, was envious of her as the Pitch Perfect star began her career.