Jenna Ortega is currently trending due to a controversial scene in her latest film, ‘Miller’s Girl’. The movie features an explicit love scene between the 21-year-old actress and her 52-year-old co-star, Martin Freeman. The portrayal has sparked criticism because of the significant 31-year age difference between the characters they play. Fans have expressed their disapproval, with some calling it “gross” and “troubling” on social media.
In the film, Jenna Ortega portrays an 18-year-old student named Cairo, while Martin Freeman takes on the role of her teacher, Jonathan Miller. Their characters become entangled in an inappropriate relationship after Cairo decides to write a risqué story during Miller’s creative writing class. The steamy scenes have caused quite a stir, and audiences have not held back in expressing their opinions about the age gap.
Despite the controversy, Jenna Ortega has acknowledged the riskiness of the film’s subject matter and emphasized the importance of artists taking risks. However, she also recognizes the daunting nature of her role. Critics haven’t been particularly kind to ‘Miller’s Girl’ either, with Rotten Tomatoes giving it a mere 32% rating, while audiences rated it at 45%.
On a brighter note, Jenna Ortega’s popularity has skyrocketed recently. Following the release of Netflix’s series ‘Wednesday’, she gained over 10 million new followers on Instagram in just 10 days, bringing her total follower count to an impressive 24.3 million. So, while the controversy surrounding her latest film may be intense, her star continues to rise in the entertainment world.
