# Jenna Ortega health fears as child star skipped water 2026-08-12T18:52:37+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 3 independent outlets Jenna Ortega, star of Netflix's *Wednesday*, has triggered widespread concern online after a recent Esquire interview in which she appeared noticeably thinner. In the same conversation, the 22-year-old revealed that as a child actor she would go entire days without eating or drinking because she did not want to inconvenience the crew. She recalled, 'I wasn't asking for a sip of water,' and called her failure to look after herself 'maybe that was my mistake.' Fans have posted side-by-side pictures comparing her current appearance to earlier photos, with many comparing her to Ariana Grande, who has also faced scrutiny over weight loss. Others questioned whether Hollywood is normalising extreme thinness again. Ortega has not responded to the speculation, and no statement from her representatives has confirmed any health issue. Her upcoming projects include *Klara and the Sun* and *Wednesday* Season 3. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - hindustantimes.com Tags: body image, child actors, Esquire, health concerns, Hollywood, Jenna Ortega Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/jenna-ortegas-child-star-water-admission-sparks-health-concern/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/jenna-ortegas-child-star-water-admission-sparks-health-concern/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.