Fans Praise Jenna Ortega as She Recreates ‘Iconic’ Winona Ryder Look From ‘Beetlejuice’
Jenna Ortega gave Beetlejuice fans a thrill when she stepped out in a familiar outfit while promoting the classic film's upcoming sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice in New York City.
On Aug. 19, the 21-year-old actress was photographed wearing an ensemble almost identical to the one worn by Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz in the original movie: a navy blue cardigan with a gold embroidered circle on the chest, a white collared shirt and a long plaid skirt.
Ortega accessorized with a brown purse in the shape of a book titled Handbag for the Recently Deceased (a reference to the guidebook given to spirits in Beetlejuice).
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On social media, fans praised Ortega for celebrating the first movie's "iconic" style.
"Jenna Ortega recreating Lydia Deetz iconic costume," one X user captioned a post with side-by-side images of Ryder's outfit and Ortega's version.
Jenna Ortega recreating Lydia Deetz iconic costume ?? pic.twitter.com/8niG0ObYyV
— ?Anya???? (@Anya00586015) August 20, 2024
Meanwhile, Ortega's mother, Natalie Ortega, shared a photo of her daughter on Instagram and a clip of Ryder from the 1988 flick.
"Jenna and her team (@mrenriquemelendez @melaniemakeup etc) have been absolutely rocking the Beetlejuice press tour!!" raved one commenter. "Loving the iconic looks they've put together! ?? What I love the most is Jenna showing her huge heart when she answers all the questions! ????."
The plaid skirt-and-jacket combo isn't the only Beetlejuice-inspired look Ortega has modeled on the Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice press tour. She opted for a black-and-white outfit when she appeared on Today, wearing a two-tone lace cami from Rebecca Minkoff with a black satin skirt and a black blazer draped over her shoulders.
The Tim Burton sequel, which premieres in theaters on Sept. 6, follows “three generations of the Deetz family," according to the movie's official description.
"After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened."
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