The 13 most daring looks 'Wednesday' star Jenna Ortega has worn, from black sheer gowns to Barbiecor

Publish date: 2024-07-28

Jenna Ortega stood out at her first Met Gala in May with a bright pink Valentino outfit.

Jenna Ortega arrives at the Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York City. Kevin Mazur/MG22/Getty Images for The Met Museum/Vogue

The actress tapped into this year's Barbiecore trend when she wore an all-pink Valentino look for the 2022 Met Gala. Although it may have strayed from the event's dress code of "Gilded Glamour," the sparkling pink minidress with matching tights and heels was a fun look for the star.

She also paired the ensemble with rosy lipstick and pink accessories, including dangling earrings and hair clips.

Ortega sported a lace bra top with a silky brown pantsuit for the MTV Movie & TV Awards the following month.

Jenna Ortega at the MTV Movie & TV Awards on June 5, 2022, in Santa Monica, California. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for MTV

Ortega posed with her award for "most frightened performance" in the thriller "Scream" while wearing a chocolate-colored silk suit. She wore the jacket open, opting for a black lace bra underneath. 

For the finishing touches, the actress added a gold necklace and brown platform sandals.

Ortega took her daring fashion to Paris Fashion Week with a sheer midi dress and chunky heels.

Jenna Ortega at Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2022, in Paris, France. Arnold Jerocki/GC Images

The "Wednesday" star wore another Valentino look — a floral lace dress over black undergarments — as she walked the streets of Paris in a pair of platform heels, PopSugar reported.

She chose diamond jewelry and pink lipstick for the occasion, and photos show she paired her dress with a leather trench coat throughout the day.

She swapped into a yellow Valentino minidress with cutouts for the brand's Fashion Week after-party later that night.

Jenna Ortega at Paris Fashion Week on October 2, 2022, in Paris, France. Jacopo Raule/GC Images

Ortega changed into a bright yellow minidress later that night, contrasting her black daytime look. The dress, complete with side cutouts and a bow detail, was also made by Valentino, according to PopSugar.

She accessorized with a bright pink Valentino mini bag. Ortega kept her footwear dark, showing off her continued love for black platforms shoes.

Ortega incorporated a pop of orange into her all-black outfit at Comic Con in October.

Jenna Ortega at New York Comic Con 2022 on October 8, 2022 in New York City. Craig Barritt/Getty Images for ReedPop

The orange stitching on Ortega's cropped jacket and flared midi skirt matched her T-strap platform sandals. The actress added texture and dimension via black netted tights and graphic eyeliner.

A sheer Saint Laurent dress made Ortega difficult to miss at a Critics Choice event in November.

Jenna Ortega at The Critics Choice Association Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television on November 13, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images

According to Teen Vogue, the black two-piece set Ortega wore under the one-shoulder maxi dress was a nod to the 1960s, the decade the original "Addams Family" sitcom premiered on television.

She finished the mesh ensemble with a messy updo and smoky, muted makeup.

Ortega walked onto the set of "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in a Dion Lee dress featuring lace and a high slit two days later.

Jenna Ortega is seen at "Jimmy Kimmel Live" on November 15, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. RB/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images

The layer of lace and deep cutouts of the midi dress achieved a contoured effect.

Ortega kept her beauty look classic with matte red lipstick and winged eyeliner. 

Ortega channeled the "Corpse Bride" by accessorizing her "Wednesday" premiere gown with a black veil.

Jenna Ortega attends the world premiere of Netflix's "Wednesday" at Hollywood Legion Theater on November 16, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. Leon Bennett/Getty Images

Ortega's lingerie-inspired gown was designed by Versace for its spring/summer 2023 show in September, CNN reports. She styled the dress with a wispy black veil, strappy black heels, and liner-rimmed eyes.

The look was very on-theme for the premiere of the hit Netflix show, which is known for its modern take on "The Addams Family" and gothic fashion.

For an appearance on "The Tonight Show" this month, the actress chose a cool, sheer maxi dress with white cuffs and a corset.

Actress Jenna Ortega on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" on Friday, December 16, 2022. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images

The actress chose another sheer dress for "The Tonight Show" on Friday, contrasting the transparent material with a chained corset.

The white collar and cuffs attached to the dress appeared to be a callback to the schoolgirl dress Wednesday Addams famously wore in several shows, movies, and comics. "Wednesday" costume designer Colleen Atwood told Refinery29 that the contrast between black and white materials made the titular character's style feel current.

"I feel like it's a fresh take on that style," she said. "To me, it's more of a graphic juxtaposition of light, gray, and black that really made her look contemporary, like she didn't just land from another time period."

Disclosure: Mathias Döpfner, CEO of Business Insider's parent company, Axel Springer, is a Netflix board member.

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