Jenna Ortega has steadily become one of the recognizable young faces in the entertainment industry. Her latest roles in projects like Netflix’s “Wednesday” and the “Scream” franchise mark great representation for other aspiring Mexican and Puerto Rican starlets. While she’s been vocal about not feeling “Latina enough” throughout her career, the 22-year-old remains tight-lipped about other personal topics, such as her love life.
So far in 2025, Ortega has appeared in “Death of a Unicorn” alongside Paul Rudd, as well as “Hurry Up Tomorrow” with Canadian artist The Weeknd. After also appearing in his “Drive” music video, there’s been chatter about romance blooming between the two – but Abel Tesfaye isn’t the only one who’s been linked to Ortega in recent months. Before fans jump to conclusions, let’s break down her dating history and learn what we can about whether Jenna Ortega has a boyfriend.
Actress Says Her First Crush Was President Obama
Interestingly enough, Jenna Ortega has confirmed her attraction to older men in the past. Her first crush was not a Disney Channel teen heartthrob or someone from school. In a candid and lighthearted interview with Elle in 2023, she playfully revealed that her first crush was former President Obama. Yes, you read that right, the 44th leader of the United States, who is nearly three times her age.
While her first crush certainly confirms her taste in high-profile, charming and mature men, it was a surprising response for someone her age. At the time, she was just 20 years old. Ortega admitted that she admired Obama’s charisma, intelligence, calm demeanor and overall leadership abilities. So this unexpected choice nods to the kinds of qualities she values, even from a young age.
Interestingly, Jenna Ortega’s passion for politics reaches outside her attraction to the former POTUS. As she tells Elle, her crush on guided her career aspirations to politics at a young age, so her mom did not take her seriously when two weeks later she settled on acting. Despite the confusion, now she has her eyes on the prize in her career and is relatively private. But she proudly mentioned, “To this day, I’m still obsessed with Obama.”
Who Has Jenna Ortega Dated?
Throughout the years, Ortega has been linked to many different people due to fan theories. But these connections have not necessarily been valid or confirmed on either side. So far, much of the information about her dating history has come from rumors, misconstrued friendships or straight up public speculation. As J-14 reports, gossip about Jenna Ortega’s “boyfriends” over the years has seen several people implicated – some of whom she’s apparently never even met. Among these rumored flings are Jacon Sartorius, Asher Angel, co-star Percy Hynes White and NBA icon Devin Booker.
In 2018, she was linked to Asher Angel after attending several red carpet events together. However, the teens never publicly confirmed the speculation. The rumors about Devin Booker being Jenna Ortega’s boyfriend in March 2023 were among the most ridiculous claims. The NBA star, who dated Kendall Jenner in the past and is 28 years old, was connected to the actress by a fake photo that went viral on X (formerly Twitter).
Both Sartorius and Hynes White were connected to the actress following creative collaborations. The former tapped Ortega to appear in his “Chapstick” music video in 2017, though he later confirmed they were just good friends. As for the latter, their on-screen chemistry in “Wednesday” felt too real for some viewers. Plus, the two are working on the new movie “Winter Spring Summer or Fall” together, which has sparked more rumors about their extended time spent together.
She Was Linked to The Weeknd Following ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’
The rumors about The Weeknd and Jenna Ortega may come as a surprise. It was the “Starboy” hitmaker’s warm and familiar demeanor at a recent party that led to speculation from TMZ. On May 13, the co-stars were spotted at a premier party at NYC’S Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking District. Video confirms that the “Blinding Lights” musician hyped up the crowd at the DJ booth up until Ortega made an appearance. Once she arrived, he made sure to greet her and give her plenty of love, in the form of multiple warm hugs. The hitmaker, aged 35, even went out of his way to hype her up on the mic in front of the crowd.
Yet, as fans know, The Weeknd’s girlfriend of several years, Simi Khadra, was also in attendance. Coverage of the VIP event also shows her affectionately holding onto The Weeknd, and at the end of the night, they were seen holding hands. Since the party was held to celebrate their new movie “Hurry Up Tomorrow,” the vibes were high, but Ortega appeared to attend as a single woman.
Are Johnny Depp and Jenna Ortega Together?
Despite rumors suggesting they were an item, both Jenna Ortega and Johnny Depp have never met and both denied any romantic involvement. As the 22-year-old reflected during an interview alongside The Weeknd for “Hurry Up Tomorrow” promotion with Complex, it is one of the wildest things she’s heard about herself. The rumors that she is dating or has a secret relationship with the 62-year-old star are something that people have even asked her about on work sets. But Jenna remains unimpressed, and even responded with, “What the f*ck are you talking about?” in the May 2025 GOAT talk.
Debunking Tommy Lee Jones Rumors
Elsewhere in the rumor mill, talk of a controversial relationship sparked after Ortega was seen on the red carpet having a conversation with Tommy Lee Jones. This iconic actor was her co-star in “Finestkind.” They had a small moment while taking photos together after the actor innocently asked Ortega, “Did we have any scenes together?” Although somehow the moment caused online trolls to ship the two, it is clear that the interaction with the 78-year-old was strictly platonic. It even made way for jokes about the “Men In Black” movie star being a victim of the memory loss devices, which he abused to neutralize alien encounter witnesses in the films.
22-Year-Old Admits Relationships Stress Her Out, Suggesting She’s Still Single
The young actress seems not very concerned about her dating life in general. As she explains to Elle, “Maybe I am too obsessed with my work, but the idea of relationships stresses me out.” Overall, Jenna Ortega has consistently maintained a pretty private personal life. She has confirmed she values work over romance in this time of her life and explained how their emotional gravity is too much.
As she explained to Elle, “Being that vulnerable with someone and having to get to know someone that well and having someone see you for all that you are… My brain knows that I don’t need to think about that right now.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jenna Ortega a vegan?
According to Hola, Jenna was a vegan for a long time but during filming for “Wednesday” she turned pescatarian in order to get her nutritional needs while in Romania.
Does Jenna Ortega have a tattoo?
No, according to J-14 the star does not have any ink but her characters have been the inspiration for many. This includes one fan’s tattoo that went viral on X for looking like a bizarre mix between Samuel L. Jackson and her “Wednesday” character.