BREAKING: 💔 Jenna Ortega Reveals the One Scene in Wednesday That Made Her Cry Off-Camera – Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Drops Tonight
Netflix documentary uncovers raw, never-before-seen footage from Season 1.
In a stunning emotional reveal, actress Jenna Ortega has opened up about a deeply personal moment while filming Netflix’s hit series Wednesday — a moment that brought her to tears off-camera. The revelation comes from an exclusive Netflix documentary, Behind the Black: Inside Wednesday, premiering tonight and promising raw, never-before-seen footage from Season 1.
Known for her deadpan brilliance and gothic poise as Wednesday Addams, Ortega shocked fans by admitting that one scene in particular hit her harder than expected: the cello solo performance in Episode 3. While the scene plays with Wednesday’s usual intensity on-screen, Ortega reveals in the documentary that filming it struck a much deeper emotional chord.
“I didn’t expect it, but after the final take, I just broke down,” Ortega says in a sit-down interview. “It wasn’t scripted to feel emotional. But I think the weight of everything — the pressure, the isolation Wednesday feels, and honestly, what I was carrying personally that day — it just hit me.”
The documentary explores how Ortega immersed herself fully in the role, learning cello, choreographing her viral dance scene, and working long hours on a demanding production. Co-stars and crew describe her as “laser-focused” and “intensely connected to the character.”
“She didn’t just play Wednesday,” said director Tim Burton. “She became her. And that kind of commitment takes a toll — mentally and emotionally.”
Behind the Black also reveals touching moments of camaraderie on set, Jenna’s creative contributions to the script, and the struggles she faced balancing fan expectations with her own artistic vision. The footage offers a powerful new perspective on the actress behind one of TV’s most iconic new characters.
With Wednesday Season 2 already in production, fans are now seeing a more human, vulnerable side of the rising Gen Z star. And tonight’s documentary promises to deepen that connection even more.
Don’t miss it — streaming exclusively on Netflix
