Jenna Ortega is currently at the peak of her career, with numerous projects on the horizon. However, the film generating the most buzz ahead of its September release is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, starring Ortega and Winona Ryder. During a recent press tour, Ortega made a surprising revelation about her new role as a mother in a conversation with her co-star.

While she has shared some intriguing and unusual perspectives during her press tours, including the strangest rumors she has encountered as an emerging star, her recent admission of motherhood came as more of a revelation than a rumor, sparking considerable interest.

Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder, stars of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, recently appeared on ELLE for a press tour, sharing some never-before-heard insights during a Q&A session, including details about their hobbies. Ortega captured the spotlight with a surprising revelation, announcing, “I am a mother right now,” which she clarified by sharing that she is now a proud pet parent to three chinchillas. She also mentioned that her favorite new pastime is attempting to get her chinchillas out of their cage.

Ortega added that she loves it when her chinchillas snuggle into her chest while she reads a book. While Ryder was visibly in awe at the revelation of her co-star's new role as a pet parent, she was surely not alone in sharing the sentiment. Meanwhile, the 21-year-old Ortega's beaming smile reflects her wholehearted embrace of this new chapter in her life as a pet mother.

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While the Wednesday actor shared her new role as a pet parent to chinchillas, her affection extends beyond them. In a recent Q&A session, she also revealed her deep love for dogs, showcasing her as an animal person in and out.

Jenna Ortega recently appeared on Buzzfeed Celebs' The Puppy Interview, surrounded by four Dachshund puppies during a Q&A session ahead of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's release. While the most surprising revelation was likely the romance rumors involving her and Johnny Depp, another moment that caused a stir among her fans was when Ortega mentioned, “I don’t have dogs but I do love them,” before diving into the interview.

Despite citing her busy work schedule as a barrier to raising a puppy, Ortega confessed to being a “huge animal person.” When the puppies appeared on the set, she was visibly distracted upon realizing they were Dachshunds, especially since her makeup artist Nirvana Jalalvand had been talking about getting matching Dachshunds. While Ortega's new role as a pet parent does not involve puppies per se, her enthusiasm in discussing her love for animals highlights her genuine embrace of her role as a pet parent.

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