In a world where celebrity appearances are endlessly scrutinized, plastic surgery speculation has become an unfortunate rite of passage in Hollywood. From subtle enhancements to dramatic transformations, stars are often ridiculed for choices, real or rumored, about their looks. While some openly address procedures, others face relentless buzz, whether warranted or not. The latest to be caught in this ongoing firestorm is Wednesday star Jenna Ortega.

One public outing, one picture — now the world cannot stop dissecting Jenna Ortega’s face. What is the plastic surgery uproar surrounding her all about?

The uproar began when Jenna Ortega appeared at the red carpet of the Wednesday season 2 premiere in London on July 30, looking noticeably different, and not in the way fans favored. Her sharp cheekbones and seemingly bleached-out complexion lit up social media, where speculation spiraled out of control. Self-proclaimed doctors on X accused her of undergoing buccal fat removal, a procedure that extracts fat from the lower cheeks. Jenna Ortega has neither confirmed nor denied the claims, but the dramatic shift in the 22-year-old’s appearance left the internet stunned, with questions flying faster than answers.

While many were quick to call for the firing of the plastic surgeon responsible for the alleged procedure, others pointed to the possibility of intense contouring, with them believing it was all the work of a rogue makeup artist rather than a surgeon. Whether Jenna Ortega truly opted for cosmetic changes or simply suffered a styling misfire is still up for debate, but her red carpet moment certainly became a lightning rod in the enduring discourse over beauty standards. Meanwhile, amid the appearance ruckus, Wednesday fans rejoiced as their favorite Netflix IP inched another step closer to its release.

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With the red carpet premiere behind, anticipation is at an all-time high as fans eagerly await the official debut of Wednesday 2.

Wednesday season 2 is finally on the way, and Netflix is doing things a little differently this time. Instead of dumping all the episodes of the much-anticipated return to Nevermore Academy at once, the streamer is set to unveil it in two parts, with the first four episodes arriving on August 6, 2025, and the final four dropping on September 3, 2025. Frenzy is palpable about what is in store as Jenna Ortega returns as the deadpan teen. From what has been teased so far, darker mysteries, more twisted humor, and some seriously clever episodes can be expected.

Before the second season has even aired, Netflix has unsurprisingly officially renewed Wednesday for a third season. Moreover, according to Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton's interview with The Hollywood Reporter, there is also talk of a possible spinoff. Conclusively, whether it is her striking red carpet appearance inviting plastic surgery uproar or the chilling expansion of the Nevermore Academy universe, one thing is clear: both Ortega, who is likely to make her directorial debut soon as well, and Wednesday are not fading from the spotlight anytime soon.

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