Fans raved about the bond between Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder after a video of them went viral on the internet. The 13-second clip shows Ortega trying to protect Winona from the paparazzi when they asked Winona to take her sunglasses off.

The Stranger Things actress was visibly uncomfortable, but Jenna advised her not to take them off. The heartwarming moment has caught the eye of several netizens who have voiced their opinions on X.

“Find someone who looks at you the way Jenna Ortega looks at Winona Ryder,” agreed another.
“Thank you jenna ortega because THEE winona ryder shouldn’t listen to some flop paparazzi,” opined one fan.

People also lavished praise on Jenna Ortega, calling her ‘a girl’s girl’, and ‘sweetest and realest star.’

“Jenna is literally the sweetest and realest star rn,” opined one fan.
“Oh she’s a girls girl,” quipped another.
“Jenna Ortega is THAT bish!! Love her!” wrote a fan on X.

Some expressed excitement for their upcoming film.

“Making friends w the older gals at work and lemme tell u. Evb deserves affirmation & friendship. always,” commented one person.
“I am so excited for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice !!” declared another.
“Younger generation telling older generation that they don’t have to cave to external pressure or demands, love to see it!” inferred someone on X.

Ortega and Winona Ryder recently worked together in Tim Burton’s gothic horror comedy Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The film is a sequel to 1988’s Beetlejuice and stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara reprising their roles, along with new inclusions like Ortega, Justin Theroux, Monica Bellucci, and Willem Dafoe.

Jenna Ortega, Winona Ryder, and the cast of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice seen at the Venice Film Festival to celebrate their film’s premiere

The Venice Film Festival kicked off on August 28 with the premiere of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. Winona Ryder, Jenna Ortega, Justin Theroux, Willem Dafoe, Michael Keaton, and the rest of the cast appeared at the Red Carpet event to celebrate the release of the sequel to the cult-classic horror comedy.

Reprising her role as the iconic Lydia Deetz is Winona Ryder. The 52-year-old donned a cropped black blazer and a black tulle skirt. Ryder completed her look with a black bow and her hair tied into a big bun.

Jenna Ortega plays the role of Lydia’s daughter, Astrid. The Wednesday star was wearing a backless Dior red dress inspired by Winona’s character in the original film. She also posed with Winona on the red carpet for a mother-daughter shot.

Michael Keaton and Willem Dafoe twinned at the event. Both sported a dark blue tuxedo with dark colored shirts underneath. Justin Theroux chose a white blazer with a white shirt to complete his look for the evening.

Catherine O’Hara wore a gorgeous Oscar de la Renta gown that was reportedly made in India. The Canadian star’s dress had a unique patterned look with floral designs and a leather finish. She accentuated her attire with red lipstick and a glossy black purse.

Director Tim Burton was also present at the event with his partner Monica Bellucci.

According to The Telegraph, the film got a three-minute standing ovation from the crowd after its premiere at the Venice Film Festival. The film will release in the United States on September 6, 2024.