Jenna Ortega turned heads and dropped jaws at the highly anticipated WEDNESDAY Graveyard Gala last night — and true to form, she brought spooky elegance to a whole new level.
Held at a candlelit cemetery-inspired venue in Los Angeles, the event celebrated the upcoming season of Netflix’s smash hit WEDNESDAY, and no one embodied the eerie magic of the show quite like its star. Ortega arrived in a custom black velvet gown that hugged her silhouette and featured dramatic sheer sleeves, antique lace details, and a trailing train that floated like a ghost behind her.
Accessorizing with silver spiderweb jewelry, dark berry lips, and her signature smolder, Ortega was every bit the modern-day Morticia — with a Wednesday twist. Her hair, styled in soft waves with a center part, gave off vintage horror film vibes, while her piercing gaze reminded fans why she’s become an icon of Gen Z gothic chic.
Social media lit up within minutes of her arrival. Fans praised her commitment to character and fashion, with some calling her look “hauntingly beautiful” and “Oscar-worthy, even without a movie.”
Inside the Gala, guests wandered through crypt-like halls filled with fog, flickering lanterns, and live string quartets playing eerie renditions of classical hits. The cast and crew teased darker plot twists, new characters, and even a few supernatural surprises coming in Season 2 — but it was Ortega’s presence that stole the show.
Since stepping into the role of Wednesday Addams, Ortega has redefined the character for a new generation, blending deadpan humor with fierce vulnerability. And last night’s look was a perfect reflection of that balance: bold, mysterious, and unforgettable.
If this gala was any preview of what’s to come, Season 2 of WEDNESDAY is set to be even more spellbinding than the first.
