# Jenna Ortega Steps Back From TV After Wednesday

> Jenna Ortega says she'll take a break from TV acting after Wednesday to focus on new projects.
- Title: Jenna Ortega Steps Back From TV After Wednesday · Complex
- Summary: Jenna Ortega says she'll take a break from TV acting after Wednesday to focus on new projects. Jenna Ortega plans to step away from television for a while…
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- Source: Complex — https://complex.com/pop-culture/a/treyalston/jenna-ortega-wednesday-plans
- Published: 2026-10-26T14:24:53.89+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jenna ortega, wednesday, netflix, emmy awards, happy sad confused podcast, culture, music
## Jenna Ortega's TV Break
Jenna Ortega says she'll take a break from TV acting after Wednesday to focus on new projects.

> I was bouncing from show to show as a kid, this to this, and I want to leave time for new things.
## Wednesday's Success
Wednesday has won four Emmys since its 2022 debut and returns next year for a new season.
## Fan Boundaries
Ortega says she's developing better boundaries with fans after childhood media training taught her to treat every interaction as a special moment.

> Every time someone meets you, it's probably the only time they're ever going to interact with you.
## Key takeaway

Jenna Ortega plans to step away from television for a while after Wednesday to pursue new opportunities.