Jenna Ortega Says She and Winona Ryder Are 'Mentally Intertwined' withBeetlejuice BeetlejuiceOutfits (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Jenna OrtegaandWinona Ryderhave a bond like no other.

The actresses, who star together inBeetlejuice Beetlejuice, had a sweet — and totally unplanned — matching moment at theVenice Film Festival.

“We didn’t even talk about it,” Ortega said of the homage. “No, I don’t know if she noticed but it was funny because, we didn’t talk about it all, but we both were wearing tulle skirts so it’s kind of fun that we were mentally intertwined and we didn’t realize it.”

Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder.Andreas Rentz/Getty

Andreas Rentz/Getty

Ortega’s gown consisted of a heart-shaped top and pleated bottom which revealed her platform sandals. She accessorized with a Bois de Rose necklace, bracelet and rings in white gold, pink gold and diamonds of Dior Joaillerie as well as a matching red makeup look.

Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder at Venice Film Festival, Aug. 28.Andreas Rentz/Getty

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Ryder’s Chanel ensemble, meanwhile, featured a cropped blazer and vest with contrasting buttons, a white button-up shirt and a floor-grazing skirt.

TheWednesdayactress' look seemingly referenced Ryder’s character Lydia Deetz’s red wedding dress from the original film.

Jenna Ortega at Venice Film Festival (left), Winona Ryder in ‘Beetlejuice,’ (1988) (right).Daniele Venturelli/WireImage; Warner Bros/Everett/Shutterstock

Daniele Venturelli/WireImage; Warner Bros/Everett/Shutterstock

Throughout the film’s press tour, Ortega and her stylistEnrique Melendezput together several other looks that nod to the originalBeetlejuice.

Her multiple striped ensembles while out and about in New York City earlier this month take inspiration fromMichael Keaton’s iconic costume as the titular character.

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Jenna Ortega in New York City on Aug. 19 (left), Winona Ryder in ‘Beetlejuice,’ (1988) (right).getty; shutterstock

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She also stepped out in an outfit thatpaid homage to the final look Ryder wore in the 1988 movie.

source: people.com