Jenna Ortega Discusses Controversial Sex Scene
Jenna Ortega’s newest role has people in shock, horror, and disgust. A steamy clip has been making its way online of the Wednesday alum in an upcoming film titled Miller’s…
Jenna Ortega attends the “Finestkind” Los Angeles Premiere on December 12, 2023 in West Hollywood, California.
Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Paramount+Jenna Ortega's newest role has people in shock, horror, and disgust. A steamy clip has been making its way online of the Wednesday alum in an upcoming film titled Miller's Girl. The R-rated dark comedy film follows the inappropriate relationship between teacher Jonathan Miller (Martin Freeman, 52) and his student, Cairo Sweet (Ortega, 21). Because of their 30-year age gap, a snippet from an intimate scene between Freeman and Ortega's character has been called so gross and inappropriate online. "Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman… I’m uncomfortable," wrote one person on X. Another said, "just thinking that jenna was in movies alongside paul rudd and martin freeman, who are about the same age, but in one she plays his daughter and in the other his 'love interest' which greatly disturbs me." Another wrote: "It’s giving pedo vibes."
The film’s intimacy coordinator, Kristina Arjona, is speaking out amid the backlash, assuring that Ortega was “comfortable” on set. Arjona described to the Daily Mail in a new interview how those scenes went down in the film, which is now in theaters. She stated that there were many crew members involved throughout the entire process, frequently checking in with the rising actress to make sure that it was "consistent with what she was comfortable with." Arjona noted that Ortega was very determined and sure of what she wanted to do. The intimacy coordinator noted that she adapts to the comfort level of the actors, especially in cases like Miller's Girl, where there is a large age gap between the actors.
Ensuring Everyone Is Comfortable
Arjona explained that she always checked in on the actors and made sure their boundaries weren’t being crossed. Additionally, they were given “continuous consent.” Ortega and Freeman had “simulated sex scenes,” where modesty garments were used as “additional barriers” to ensure that there was an “appropriate distance” between the two. Arjona added that the stars were able to “change their minds” about doing a certain “element” in an intimacy scene on the day of if they so wished. For this film, they had different variations of how they wanted to shoot the intimate scenes so that audiences could watch them at test screenings to see what was "too much," Arjona explained.
The Hottest Celebrity Women Under 5’3″
They say that "good things come in small packages," and with these celebrities, that statement holds true. According to Healthline, the average height for women in the United States is about 5 foot 4 inches tall. This average has increased slightly over time, and research relates it to the quality of nutrition in infancy and childhood. The study even links a population’s height to its standard of living.
Even in the fashion world, female fashion models used to have to be at least 5'9" to get booked for gigs. In the age of inclusion, models of all heights and sizes are walking the runways and appearing in fashion spreads. For example, rising model Gabbriette Bechtel is only 5'4". Her accomplishments so far include starring in campaigns for Marc Jacobs, Nike, and Savage X Fenty, to name a few. She has also walked the runway for Vera Wang, Diesel, and Dsquared2, and has been featured in CR Fashion Book, Dazed, and Vogue.
For actors and singers, their marketability comes from their image in the cutthroat world of Hollywood. Height can play a factor when it comes to roles that want taller women, but for actresses like Salma Hayek and Lucy Liu who are 5'2" and 5'3" respectively, they have received many accolades for their roles in film. A number of short women have even won Oscars for Best Actress, including 4'10" Mary Pickford in 1929, 5'1" Sissy Spacek in 1980 and 5'1" Reese Witherspoon in 2005. Two time winners include 5'2" Sally Field in 1979 and in 1984 and Jodie Foster in 1988 and again in 1991. These female stars don't let their below average height stop them from being seen and heard in this competitive industry. In fact, some of these stars on this list are regarded as some of the most successful people in the entertainment industry.
See which of these female celebrities are under 5'3" below:
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
Taylor Hill/Getty ImagesThe Olsen twins are just 5-foot-tall! The fashionistas stepped away from the spotlight and are now fashion designers for their luxury company, The Row.
Vanessa Hudgens
Santiago Felipe/Getty ImagesThe 'High School Musical' alum stands at just 5'1". Hudgens continued her acting career, starring in 2012's 'Spring Breakers' and 2020's 'Bad Boys for Life.' Venturing into the fashion world, she hosted the 2022 Met Gala.
Lady Gaga
Eamonn M. McCormack/Getty Images for Critics Choice AssociationThe "Born This Way" singer is just 5'1" as well. Gaga is one of the world's best-selling music artists and has even ventured into acting with 'A Star Is Born,' 'House of Gucci,' and the upcoming 'Joker: Folie à Deux.'
Maren Morris
Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty ImagesThe singer-songwriter is another 5'1" star. Morris shared that some “people's bad behaviors” led to her decision to step back from country music, sharing that she can't "participate in the really toxic arms" of the Nashville scene.
Hayden Panettiere
Jon Kopaloff/Getty ImagesStanding at 5'2" the 'Heroes' star began her career in movies such as 'Remember the Titans,' 'Bring It On: All or Nothing,' and 'I Love You, Beth Cooper.' In recent years, she starred in two 'Scream' movies as Kirby Reed.
Salma Hayek
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Karl LagerfeldThe 'Frida' star is just 5'2" as well! Hayek began her acting career in her native Mexico with starring roles in the telenovela 'Teresa.' Not long after, she established herself in Hollywood in films like 'Desperado,' and 'From Dusk till Dawn.'
Shakira
Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTVShakira's hips don't lie, and neither do we when we say the singer is 5'2". The "Queen of Latin Music" made her recording debut with Sony Music Colombia at the age of 13!
Nicole Richie
Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesWe've always known the 'Simple Life' alum was short, but we didn't know Richie was just 5'2"! Living her life away from the cameras now, Richie founded the lifestyle brand House of Harlow. She has also published two novels.
Hayley Williams
Marcus Ingram/Getty ImagesThe Paramore lead singer stands at just 5'2". Williams has belted out some of the best rock hits with the band including, "Decode," "Misery Business," and "That's What You Get."
Kim Kardashian
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Parsons School of DesigThe SKIMS founder stands at just 5'2" as well. Kardashian has made a name for herself in the fashion industry, not only with her clothing line, but also as her ex-husband Kanye West's muse for many years. Kim is always at fashion events across the globe and has collaborated with luxury fashion houses, like Dolce & Gabbana.
Hilary Duff
Emma McIntyre/Getty ImagesThe 'Lizzie McGuire' alum stands at just 5'2". Duff started out on the Disney channel but has since starred in the 'How I Met Your Father' spin-off series in 2022 for two seasons before it got cancelled.
Brenda Song
Rich Polk/Getty Images for IMDbThe 'Suite Life of Zack & Cody' alum is another former Disney star that is 5'2" tall. Song has been with former child star Macaulay Culkin since 2017 and the two share two sons together, Dakota and Carson.
Zoe Kravitz
Slaven Vlasic/Getty ImagesThe 'Big Little Lies' actress is another star in the 5'2" club. She comes from famous parents Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet. She landed her first film role while in high school in the 2007 romantic comedy 'No Reservations.'
Lucy Liu
Phillip Faraone/Getty ImagesThe 'Charlie's Angels' star stands at 5'3".She was discovered by an agent while traveling on the subway at just 19 years old and landed a commercial. She made her film breakthrough in 2000's 'Charlie's Angels,' followed by 2003's 'Kill Bill.'
Billie Eilish
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum/VogueThe "Happier Than Ever" singer stands at 5'3". Her 2015 debut single "Ocean Eyes" was written and produced by her brother Finneas O'Connell, whom she always collaborates with on music and concerts.
Emilia Clarke
Gareth Cattermole/Getty ImagesClarke ruled Westeros as Khaleesi in 'Game of Thrones'; she's a 5'3" mother of dragons! At just three years old, Clarke became interested in acting after seeing a production of the musical 'Show Boat.'
Doja Cat
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe "Attention" rapper got our attention at just 5'3". Since emerging on the music scene, the artist has always played with creative music videos and her own personal style is constantly transforming.
Carrie Underwood
The "Before He Cheats" singer is another musician who stands at 5'3". Underwood rose to prominence after she won 'American Idol' way back in 2005. She has since become the most awarded country artist of all time with 8 Grammys, 16 Academy of Country Music Awards, 17 American Music Awards, 9 Country Music Association Awards, 7 Teen Choice Awards, 5 CMT Artists of the Year awards, and 23 CMT Music Awards!
Scarlett Johansson
Theo Wargo/Getty ImagesThe 'Lucy' star is 5'3" as well. Her acting career is so illustrious, she was the world's highest-paid actress in 2018 and 2019! Her films have grossed over $14.3 billion worldwide, making her one of the highest-grossing box office stars of all time.
Cardi B
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for The Recording AcademyThe "Bongos" rapper is also 5'3". Before becoming a successful rapper, Cardi was a stripper at 19 years old after being fired from an Amish supermarket. While dancing, she went viral for her rants on Vine and Instagram.
Sydney Sweeney
Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesThe 'Euphoria' star has quickly become a sex symbol, standing at just 5'3". After starring in other notable film and television roles, Sweeney starred in The Rolling Stones music video for "Angry."
Demi Lovato
Jason Kempin/Getty Images for MTVThe powerhouse singer proves that you don't have to be tall to have a voice like hers at 5'3". Lovato transitioned from the pop world of music to rock, re-recording some of her popular tracks to fit her new sound.
Ice Spice
Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty ImagesThe "Deli" rapper stands at just 5'3". She was discovered after doing a TikTok challenge went viral, and released "Munch (Feelin' U)." She has since collaborated with artists like Pinkpantheress, Nicki Minaj, and Taylor Swift.
Gillian Anderson
Joe Maher/Getty Images for Paramount+The 'Sex Education' star stands at just 5'3". At 24 years old, she landed a role on 'The X-Files,' in which she received an Emmy, a Golden Globe Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and a Saturn Award. Though she was born in Chicago, Anderson grew up in London and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
