Jenna Ortega's younger sister, Aliyah Ortega, has publicly acknowledged the ongoing concern surrounding the "Wednesday" star's weight loss. The reaction came in response to an Instagram post from a fan, Amrita Singh, who urged others to stop making assumptions about Ortega's health and to "leave her alone."
Singh's post emphasized that Ortega, who is set to turn 24 next month, does not owe anyone an explanation for her personal life or body and has the right to make decisions for herself without judgment. "We don't know what she may be going through, and we shouldn't assume anything based on appearances or a few comments from an interview," Singh wrote.
Aliyah Ortega responded to the post in the comments section with a simple "!!!", signaling her agreement and support. On the same day, she shared a TikTok video of herself lip-syncing to a song by Ariana Grande, who has also faced public scrutiny regarding her recent weight loss.
Jenna Ortega herself has spoken about her struggles with disordered eating as a child actress, as mentioned in an "Esquire" video posted recently. She has also been open about her experiences with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), a condition that medical researchers have noted can be linked to eating disorders. "I have pretty intense OCD, so I've had the exact same routine for seven years," Ortega told "Vogue" last year. "I count to a certain number in the shower. I put my clothes on in a certain order. If I'm having a bad day and I don't know why, it's because I put the wrong sock on the wrong foot. I'm very aware of stuff like that. And while it may come across as silly, and I can acknowledge that, it also brings me some sort of comfort."
Ortega, who is of Mexican and Puerto Rican heritage, has a number of upcoming projects. She is set to star as a gymnast in Mary Bronstein's film "Nasty," scheduled for release next year. Additionally, she will appear in Taika Waititi's science fiction film "Klara and the Sun," which is slated for U.S. and U.K. theatrical release on October 23. The film is an adaptation of Kazuo Ishiguro's 2021 novel and features a cast including Amy Adams and Steve Buscemi. Ortega also reprised her role as the titular character in the upcoming third season of Netflix's "Wednesday."