Jenna Ortega slams rumours she's dating Johnny Depp, calls speculation "ridiculous"

Jenna Ortega has spoken out against rumors that she's dating Johnny Depp, calling the speculation "ridiculous" and "baseless". The 20-year-old actress, known for her role in the Netflix series Wednesday, took to her Instagram stories to deny the rumors and ask people to stop spreading lies.

"This is so ridiculous I can’t even laugh," Ortega wrote. "I have never met or worked with Johnny Depp in my life. Please stop spreading lies and leave us alone."

Depp's representative also denied the rumors, stating that the actor has no personal or professional relationship with Ortega and will not appear alongside her in the upcoming film Beetlejuice 2.

The rumors began after celebrity gossip account Deuxmoi claimed that the pair were spotted together. However, Ortega has now made it clear that she has never met or worked with Depp.

The actress has previously spoken out about the impact of social media trolls on her mental health. In an interview with Elle Fanning, she discussed the toxicity of online trolling and the importance of being careful about what she posts online.

"It's such a hard thing to balance. Because how do you be honest without jeopardising your own health and safety? It's very easy to feel almost out of control," she said, breaking down in tears.

Ortega's response to the rumors has been met with widespread support online, with many fans praising her for speaking out against the speculation.