The controversial intimate scene between Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman in the new film Miller’s Girl has sparked much online debate. With a 31-year age gap between the two actors, many have criticized the scene as inappropriate. However, according to intimacy coordinator Kristina Arjona, Ortega was fully on board with what was filmed.
In the black comedy-drama, Ortega plays 18-year-old student Cairo Sweet while Freeman takes on the role of her teacher, Jonathan Miller. The two characters become wrapped up in an illicit physical relationship.
Was Jenna Ortega Forced Into Filming The Scene?
According to Daily Mail, despite online backlash about the scene, Arjona stated that Jenna Ortega was actively involved in deciding what she was comfortable filming.
“There were times on that set where I even became almost unprofessional in a sense where I just started changing lines.”
Her comments caused some to call Ortega, “entitled.” But she later doubled down in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, stating:
“When I went into ‘Wednesday,’ I really put my foot down and made it clear that everything that I had to say mattered and was heard.”
Between the Miller’s Girl intimacy scene outrage and the “unprofessional” comments, Ortega is no stranger to online scandals lately. It seems the young actress will continue facing criticism as her star power grows.
“There was many, many people throughout this process, engaging with [Jenna] to make sure that it was consistent with what she was comfortable with, and she was very determined and very sure of what she wanted to do. Part of my job too is supporting her decisions. I adapt to whatever is the comfort level of my actors, especially on a production like this where there is a large age gap between the actors.”
So, while the intimate scene between 52-year-old Martin Freeman and 21-year-old Ortega has been deemed “gross” by many viewers, Ortega seemingly consented to filming it.
What Do Critics Have To Say About Miller’s Girl?
The film itself has received mixed reviews from critics. The Los Angeles Times described it as “camp” and totally unrealistic. Meanwhile, Variety found the plot to be predictable.
Many fans have also slammed the age-gap intimate scene on social media. According to the fans, the scene was “gross” as the age gap between Freeman and Ortega was a little too much. Fans also described the scene as the “worst thing” they have ever seen.
While Ortega may have approved of acting out the controversial scene, many viewers are finding it inappropriate and hard to watch.
Is This The Latest Scandal for Jenna Ortega?
Apart from the Miller’s Girl backlash, Ortega also made headlines recently for candid comments about her behavior on the set of Netflix’s hit show Wednesday.
Speaking on Dax Shepard’s podcast Armchair Expert, Ortega revealed:
“There were times on that set where I even became almost unprofessional in a sense where I just started changing lines.”
Her comments caused some to call Ortega, “entitled.” But she later doubled down in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, stating:
“When I went into ‘Wednesday,’ I really put my foot down and made it clear that everything that I had to say mattered and was heard.”
Between the Miller’s Girl intimacy scene outrage and the “unprofessional” comments, Ortega is no stranger to online scandals lately. It seems the young actress will continue facing criticism as her star power grows.
