Is wednesday gay
I happen to think Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams is straight, but apparently I’m in the minority.
Let me back up: In the new hit Netflix series directed by Tim Burton—aptly called Wednesday—the mysterious and spooky teen is shipped off to a boarding school for “outcasts” (read: vampires, werewolves, sirens, gorgons, etc.) that’s nestled in an idyllic Vermont town full of normies. (She got kicked out of her old school in Adj Jersey for releasing piranhas into the pool and de-balling a bully.) While at Nevermore Academy, a psychic student Xavier Thorpe becomes infatuated with Wednesday, as does a townie barista named Tyler Galpin—launching a love triangle (sort of) between a truly fascinating girl and two handsome but milquetoast white guys. Without giving out too many spoilers, Wednesday pretty much just tolerates their advances, leading many fans of the show to speculate that she is gay and ship her potential partnership with the only character with a personality to match her own: her roommate, werewolf Enid Sinclair.
I, a noted gay who would love to claim Wednesday as my
Netflix Wasnt Queerbaiting With Stranger Things, But They Are With Wednesday
Netflix’s new series, Wednesday, chronicles the murder mystery solving adventures of a teenage Wednesday Addams at the exclusively weird Nevermore Academy. The academy is attended by vampires, sirens and werewolves, but by far the oddest spectre walking its halls is the ghost of promised queer representation that never came.
The series’ lack of significant queer representation confused and disappointed fans after Netflix hosted a major “WednesGay” event featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni to launch the series, heavily implying the series would be queer.
Not only did Netflix host an explicitly queer event to premiere the series, but their official Twitter account pushed content implying that Wednesday and her adorable werewolf roommate, Enid were queer.
“The opposites attract storyline we needed,” tweeted the show’s official account, along with a screenshot of Wednesday and Enid. Another read “Wednesday & Enid’s relationship is elite,” accompanied by selfies of stars Jenna Orte
Jenna Ortega reveals why she thinks Wednesday Addams is a gay icon
1 December , | Updated: 19 April ,
Jenna Ortega explains how her Wednesday Addams is different from the others
By Sam Prance
"She’s somebody who embraces her differences and isn’t out to please anybody. And I feel prefer that’s a really, really strong thing to see."
Jenna Ortega has opened up about her portrayal of Wednesday Addams and why she thinks that Wednesday is a gay icon.
Ever since The Addams Family film franchise debuted back in , many LGBTQ+ viewers have resonated with Wednesday Addams. Christina Ricci's brilliant portrayal of the gothic, death-obsessed teenager cemented Wednesday's status as a gay icon. Since then, she's been depicted by the likes of Chloe Grace Moretz and now Jenna Ortega in Netflix's Wednesday.
Following the release of Wednesday, Jenna has discussed Wednesday's ongoing popularity among the queer community.
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When asked by Gayety why sh
Jenna Ortega is an American actress who began her career as a child. She has appeared in several films, including Wednesday, Stuck in the Middle, and Yes Day. Her roles include received praise, which has increased interest in her personal life, particularly her sexual orientation. So, is Jenna Ortega gay?
Jenna Ortega’s profile summary
| Full name | Jenna Marie Ortega |
| Date of birth | September 27, |
| Place of birth | Palm Desert, California |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Age | 23 (as of ) |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Height in feet and inches | 5’1” |
| Height in centimetres | |
| Weight in pounds | 94 |
| Weight in kilograms | 64 |
| Hair colour | Deep brunette |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Mother | Natalie Ortega |
| Father | Edward Ortega |
| Siblings | Aliyah, Mia, Markus, Mariah, Isaac |
| Relationship status | Single |
| School | Amelia Earhart Elementary School, John Glenn Middle School |
| College | University of Arizona |
| Area of Study | Law & Philosophy, minor in criminology |
| Profession | Actress |
| @jennaort |