Actress Jenna Ortega revealed she would often forgo food and water while working as a child actor, driven by a desire to avoid being perceived as disruptive.
Ortega, speaking with Esquire, explained that she routinely went entire days without requesting sustenance. She did this to ensure she wasn’t “in the way of anybody.” This behavior stemmed from her ambition to perform flawlessly and not cause any inconvenience on set.
“I really had it going for me as a child ‘cause I can’t think of one mistake I made,” Ortega said, reflecting on her early career. She attributes this lack of errors to her self-imposed restrictions, suggesting she prioritized maintaining a low profile and avoiding potential issues by simply not needing anything from the production team.
The actress did not specify when or where these instances occurred, only that it was a pattern throughout her time as a child actor. The motivation behind her actions appears rooted in a strong work ethic and a fear of being perceived negatively within the professional environment.
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