Jenna Ortega’s motto for the 2025 Emmys? Go bold or go home. And that’s precisely what the *Wednesday* star delivered as she made her grand entrance at the Sept. 14 ceremony held at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, where she was set to present an award, turning heads with a daring red-carpet ensemble.
For this high-profile occasion, the actress—who previously earned a nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her iconic portrayal of Wednesday Addams at the 2023 Emmys—stunned in a midriff-baring top crafted from large, vibrant jewels that left little to the imagination. She paired the statement piece with a sweeping floor-length black skirt, matching heels, a bold dark-red lip, and Pomellato accessories that added a touch of sophistication.
Joining Jenna among the star-studded lineup of presenters for the awards show—hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze—were Angela Bassett, Ike Barinholtz, Tina Fey, Eric Dane, Walton Goggins, and Sofia Vergara.
At just 22, Jenna is no stranger to making a sartorial splash, often embracing her character’s eerie aesthetic, particularly during the Netflix series’ second-season press tour earlier this summer. In fact, the actress has previously opened up about how Wednesday’s unsettling aura has increasingly become second nature to her, extending beyond mere fashion choices.
“I definitely feel like I’ve developed a more Gothic taste than I had as a teenager,” Jenna revealed in a May interview with *Harper’s Bazaar*. “I’ve always been drawn to dark things, always fascinated by them, but I grew up as a Disney kid—where the expectation is to be bubbly, kind, and overly sweet.”
However, she clarified that her connection to the fictional teen only goes so far. “It’s like wearing that schoolgirl costume,” she continued. “There’s something inherently patronizing about it. Plus, when you’re short, people are already looking down on you—literally and figuratively.”
