It’s no small feat to go from bright-eyed network TV child actor to the reigning queen of gothic glam, but Jenna Ortega has managed to do just that.
And nowhere is her style evolution more clearly illustrated than on the red carpet. After getting her start in family-friendly fare on the CW and Disney Channel, Ortega shifted into the darker realm
With the help of longtime stylist Enrique Mendelez, the actor's rise has been reflected in her best and blackest red carpet looks.
Even before cementing herself as a darkly decadent fashion icon, the Scream VI star's red carpet style had a vibe not dissimilar from her current aesthetic.
Considering that Ortega took her first red carpet steps in her early teens, the fluffy princess-y gowns and tulle-layered minidresses she wore back in the day make a lot of sense.
At the time, he opted for the similar styles to what other Disney stars like Selena Gomez and Zendaya were wearing, but Mendelez quickly worked to ensure her red carpet looks reflected her unique taste.
As she became older, I had to pivot, listen to her, and tune out all the outside noise," he shared, adding that "a lot of looks we've created come from conversations that weren't specific to a carpet.
When we have fittings, we sit down, we have conversations, and I match how she's feeling.
When a look feels right, it always hits. Ahead, 17 of her most show-stopping looks from the steps of the Met Gala, star-studded movie premieres, and more.