Jenna Ortega Reveals Denzel Washington Movie That “Changed the Entire Course of My Existence”

Jenna Ortega Reveals Denzel Washington Movie That “Changed the Entire Course of My Existence”

As a gamer with a profound appreciation for the stories that shape our lives, I find Jenna Ortega’s journey absolutely captivating. Her six-year-old self, dreaming of being both president and an astronaut, was indeed a visionary, little knowing that she was already steering her course towards Hollywood.


Jenna Ortega is disclosing the title of the movie starring Denzel Washington that sparked her desire to become an actress.

As a passionate gamer, let me share that a renowned actress, known for her roles in blockbuster series like Scream, You, Wednesday, and the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel, revealed to Vanity Fair in an extensive interview how the movie Man on Fire (2004) fundamentally transformed my life’s trajectory.

“Ortega mentioned, ‘I’m truly grateful for the ambition of my six-year-old self, who aspired to become both a president and an astronaut… It strikes me now that I had been seeking opportunities for change all along.'”

In the gripping thriller directed by Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning, we follow the story of John Creasy, a former CIA agent. After being hired to protect young Lupita Ramos, aged 9, he finds himself on a relentless mission of vengeance when she is abducted.

Ever since I saw Dakota Fanning’s exceptional performance as a kid, I knew in my heart that I too wanted to tread the path leading to Hollywood. It all started when my mother shared a video of me delivering a powerful monologue on Facebook, which luckily reached a casting director through one of our family friends. And before I knew it, my mom was behind the wheel, driving me to L.A. for auditions!

Yet, it’s only quite recently that Ortega has begun to acknowledge that her life has been irrevocably altered and is likely to undergo further changes.

“The profession I’m in faces an immense amount of pressure that can be both hilarious, enchanting, and distressing simultaneously, she noted.”

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2024-08-08 10:54