<ul><li>Jenna Ortega, known for her breakout role as Wednesday, expresses feeling patronized for being typecast as a schoolgirl despite being in her 20s.</li><li>Ortega had been trying to pursue more mature roles before landing the role of Wednesday, feeling 'unhappy' about the sudden success and pressures that came with it.</li><li>Despite the immense popularity of her role as Wednesday, Ortega finds it challenging to be taken seriously as an actress and fears being put into a restrictive box due to her age and height.</li><li>Ortega values her fans while seeking creative fulfillment in other projects, but is set to reprise her role as Wednesday in Season 2 coming out on Netflix on Aug. 6.</li></ul>

Jenna Ortega Says It’s Patronizing to be Known for Playing Wednesday

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