Jenna Ortega says she 'only ever wore black' while filming 'Wednesday': 'My closet just lost all its color'
- Jenna Ortega told The Cut that she only wore black clothing while filming "Wednesday."
- "I didn't know why," she said. "For some reason, my closet just lost all its color."
"Wednesday" star Jenna Ortega said that she ended up wearing only black clothing while filming season one of the breakout Netflix series.
"When I was working on 'Wednesday,' I suddenly only ever wore black," Ortega said in an interview with New York Magazine's The Cut, published on Wednesday. "I didn't know why. For some reason, my closet just lost all its color."
Ortega's comments were sparked by being asked if her characters' styles ever become incorporated into her personal wardrobe.
The actor said that it "depends on the character."
"I have played characters where, no matter how good or at ease I felt in the clothes, it's just not something I would typically wear or I think is a good representation of myself," she said.
Ortega spoke to the publication in support of Adidas Sportswear's latest drop, of which she's the face. The "Scream" star said that she's fond of the purple apparel.
"Maybe it's because, after 'Wednesday,' I just don't wear a lot of color," she said. "Now I feel like I do tend to stick to darker and more earthy tones, so I like them because I feel they look really good on everyone but also kind of push me to try something new."
Ortega's commitment to her role as Wednesday Addams on "Wednesday" went beyond the wardrobe.
In preparation for the role, she learned archery and canoeing.
She also attended cello lessons twice a week and choreographed Wednesday's now-viral dance number. Ortega told Teen Vogue that she altered her posture to stand more upright and didn't move her hands or arms unless it was necessary.
And at the executive producer and director Tim Burton's request, Ortega avoided blinking on camera throughout the duration of the season (except for a few moments).
"Wednesday" became a hit upon its debut on Netflix in November, and is now one of the streamer's most-watched shows ever.
Ortega will reprise her role when the series returns for its second season.