Jenna Ortega recently addressed rumours about her alleged relationship with fellow actor Johnny Depp. Last year, the celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi shared an anonymous tip suggesting Ortega and Depp were seen on a date. Deuxmoi’s Instagram biography clarifies that not all tips are verified, stating: “Some statements made on this account have not been independently confirmed. This account does not claim information published is based in fact.”
Despite this, the rumour mill went into overdrive, leading to numerous articles about Ortega commenting on their supposed relationship. The speculation quickly spiralled out of control.
Ortega discussed the situation in a recent BuzzFeed interview while promoting her latest film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Asked about the wildest rumour she had heard about herself, she replied, “Probably that I was in a serious relationship with Johnny Depp and I wanted everybody to ‘leave us alone.’”
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She found the rumour absurd, stating, “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 that was pretty hilarious.” Ortega recounted a moment on set with co-star Richard E. Grant, who approached her and said, “Oh so you and Johnny,” to which she laughed, noting, “I don’t know that person.”
Fans online appreciated Ortega’s candid response, particularly her remark, “I don’t know that person.” One Twitter user wrote, “She really said I’ve never heard of that man in my life.” Another commented, “She’s so real but how sick and twisted does an individual even have to be to make that up,” highlighting the age gap between Ortega, then 21, and Depp, 60.
A third user added, “Now that’s how [you] deny a dating rumour.” Ortega has previously stated she has no intention of discussing her love life publicly, fearing it might overshadow her professional achievements. In a 2024 Vanity Fair interview, she explained, “I don’t plan on speaking about my love life publicly, because that’s mine.”
She added, “When you know too much about someone’s personal life, then you watch films and you can only see them [the celebrity side of them], there’s nothing worse.”
What Other Media Are Saying
- Sportskeeda reports Jenna Ortega recalling laughter at rumors about her dating Johnny Depp, emphasizing the absurdity of such claims and her desire for privacy.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Is Jenna Ortega dating Johnny Depp?
No, Jenna Ortega denied ever being in a relationship with Johnny Depp.
Where did the Jenna Ortega and Johnny Depp dating rumor come from?
The rumor originated from an anonymous tip posted by Deuxmoi.
How did Jenna Ortega respond to the dating rumors?
Ortega laughed and said, ‘I don’t know that person,’ referring to Depp.
Why doesn’t Jenna Ortega talk about her love life publicly?
She worries that it would overshadow her work as an actress.
How old were Jenna Ortega and Johnny Depp when the rumors started?
Jenna Ortega was 21 years old and Johnny Depp was 60 at the time.