So, it turns out Jenna Ortega’s close call with quitting acting because of her soccer passion wasn’t common knowledge among her Scream 6 buddies. In a previous How Well They Know Each Other game, co-stars Jasmin Savoy Brown, Melissa Barrera, and Mason Gooding couldn’t quite guess why she almost left acting.
This sheds light on the 21-year-old’s journey and the confusion she faced. It’s intriguing to ponder why she nearly walked away and how her determination and love for acting kept her going.
Jenna Ortega’s Co-Stars Might Not Know Her Well Enough
Jenna Ortega’s co-stars might not know her as well as they thought. In a previous year’s interview with Vanity Fair, Ortega and the cast of Scream 6 played a game to test how well they knew each other.
One of the questions was about Ortega’s past sports interests. When asked what sport Ortega almost left acting for, her co-stars stumbled.
Jasmin Savoy Brown guessed tap dancing first, suggesting it could be considered a sport. She said, “Tap dancing. I mean, tap is a sport, is it?” Brown added, “Probably miming, clowning, or tapping.”
Melissa Barrera also mentioned Ortega’s tap dancing skills. She stated, “She is a natural tapper.” However, Ortega seemed surprised, indicating they were off track. Savoy Brown even joked about Ortega looking offended, saying, “Why does she look offended? You look like a tapper.”
Eventually, after some time, they correctly guessed soccer. This little game gave insight into Ortega’s journey in acting. Nevertheless, Ortega had also previously talked about her love for soccer, shedding light on her passion off-screen.
Jenna Ortega Shared How Soccer Nearly Ended Her Acting Career
The Fallout star spilled the beans about how close she came to ditching acting for soccer. You might know her from her standout performance as Wednesday in the Addams Family spin-off by Tim Burton, which took Netflix by storm.
Her role catapulted her to global fame, and the show’s a hit, thanks to the crazy plot and an awesome cast, but Ortega being spot-on as Wednesday is a big deal, too. But here’s the kicker: ever wonder what would’ve happened if Ortega had pursued soccer instead?
Turns out, she almost did. In an interview with Access Hollywood, the actress dropped the bombshell, admitting she almost hung up her acting boots for a soccer career. She disclosed, “I actually almost stopped acting to pursue soccer instead.”
And get this, she was serious about it. She even mentioned her love for playing up front or in midfield because she’s a runner. Talk about a plot twist!
Oh, and did we mention that Ortega’s love for soccer extends to her admiration for Lionel Messi? Yep, she’s publicly declared him the “GOAT” as per rebelcelebrity. But in the end, Ortega stuck with acting, showing just how determined she is to make it in the biz.
