At the 2024 Emmy Awards, Jenna Ortega ditched her usual Wednesday style for a show-stopping look that had tongues wagging. The Netflix star strutted into Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater in a jaw-dropping, shimmery beige strapless gown from Dior. She turned heads with its explosive sequins and intricate floral embroidery, reminiscent of a Victorian-era cage crinoline. Ortega, likening her ensemble to a standalone art piece, shared her excitement with Emmys red carpet host Laverne Cox. The actress highlighted the dress as the perfect choice for a night of celebration.

Adding a touch of elegance to her ensemble, Ortega adorned herself with a silver pendant necklace. Furthermore, this elevated her red carpet look to a whole new level. With light makeup that accentuated her natural beauty and her dark brunette hair cascading down, she nailed the art of subtle sophistication for the event. Moreover, the Wednesday star has a historic nomination as the youngest-ever Latina acting nominee. Grateful and surprised by the recognition, Ortega expressed her awe at being part of such an esteemed event.

The maestro of wit in the hit Netflix series as Wednesday Addams clinched a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. Battling alongside the comedy titans, including Christina Applegate, Natasha Lyonne, Quinta Brunson, and Rachel Brosnahan, Ortega etched her name in the Emmy history books. Adding another feather to her cap, she strutted in as the second-youngest nominee in the Lead Actress in a Comedy Series category, making waves in the laughter-filled night of Emmy recognition.

While the world unanimously agreed that the actress was a strong contender for a well-deserved victory, Ortega, on the flip side, found herself blindsided by the unexpected nomination.

Jenna Ortega did not see the nod coming her way

The Wednesday actor not only clinched records but set the stage ablaze as the youngest Latina ever to secure an Emmy nomination. Yet, the whirlwind of achievements caught her by surprise, like finding a hidden treasure in her own backyard. When probed about the possibility of victory, the actress candidly admitted that such grand recognitions were beyond her wildest dreams.

Despite being over the moon with the nomination, she revealed that when she first embarked on the role with just a sprinkle of experience, the idea of an Emmy nod was not even a glimmer in her starry-eyed imagination. The unexpected honor had her feeling like she had hit the jackpot. More so, it turned the mere notion of being nominated into a victory in itself.

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