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Jenna Ortega supports Winona Ryder at Beetlejuice sequel premiere

Ortega reassures Ryder during Beetlejuice sequel premiere, earning online praise

Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder are embracing their roles as mother and daughter in Tim Burton’s much-anticipated sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The movie, set to release on September 6, sees Ryder reprising her role as Lydia Deetz, while Ortega portrays her daughter, Astrid. The plot revolves around the Deetz family returning to their Winter River home after an unforeseen tragedy. Chaos ensues when someone mistakenly utters Beetlejuice’s name three times, bringing Michael Keaton’s mischievous character back into their lives.

Today, during the film’s world premiere at the Venice Film Festival, fans were treated to a touching moment between Ryder and Ortega. While posing for photographers, some requested Ryder remove her sunglasses. Appearing momentarily flustered, Ryder turned to Ortega, who reassured her, saying, “No you don’t have to.” This supportive gesture from Ortega, who looked particularly stylish in her shades, was well-received online.

Fans praised Ortega for encouraging Ryder to maintain her boundaries. One Twitter user commented, “It’s comforting to see the younger generation encouraging the older generation to uphold their boundaries.” Another added, “It’s sad that a veteran actor feels pressured by photographers, but kudos to the younger generation for empowering them.”

Ryder has previously spoken about the overwhelming nature of newfound fame following her role in Stranger Things. In a 2017 interview with Marie Claire, she described it as “overwhelming,” noting the surprise of people dressing up like her character, Joyce Byers. She also addressed her hiatus from acting in the early 2000s, explaining it was a mutually agreed break during a tough period in her life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions asked about this news

What roles do Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder play in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice?

Jenna Ortega plays Astrid, and Winona Ryder reprises her role as Lydia Deetz.

When is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice releasing in theaters?

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice releases on September 6.

What did fans think about the interaction between Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder at the Venice Film Festival?

Fans praised Ortega for reassuring Ryder and encouraging her to maintain boundaries.

What did Winona Ryder say about her experience with fame after Stranger Things?

Ryder described it as ‘overwhelming’ and mentioned how people dressed up like her character.

Why did Winona Ryder take a break from acting in the early 2000s?

Ryder took a mutual break, going through a tough time during that period.

Lee Shuyi

Lee is an expat writer living in Thailand. She specialises in Southeast Asian news for the Thaiger. When she's not writing, Lee enjoys immersing herself in Thai culture and learning Thai.

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