Here's How Fans Are Reacting To Jenna Ortega's "Heartfelt" Moment With Cameron Boyce
Jenna Ortega recently remembered a "heartwarming" moment when the late actor Cameron Boyce supported her during an uncomfortable audition.
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In 2019, Cameron died in his sleep due to a seizure from epilepsy when he was 20 years old.
He is known for roles in Disney's Jessie and the popular Descendants franchise.
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Chatting with her Beetlejuice Beetlejuice costars, Winona Ryder and Catherine O'Hara, during an interview with French outlet Canal+, Jenna recalled having a difficult time when she was supposed to kiss Cameron during an audition.
Jenna noted that they were good friends and teenagers then, and she remained "thankful" for Cameron's gesture.
"The last time I saw my friend Cameron Boyce — I'd known him since I was, like, 11 or 12, and we were supposed to kiss [during the audition], and he knew me since I was 11 or 12," Jenna said to her costars.
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"This is a few years later, 15 or 16, we came in and we were supposed to be love interests. But because he obviously felt weird and he was a bit older, he was like — we both just kinda looked at each other and we were like, 'No, we can't do this.'"
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"He was so sweet because I was uncomfortable and I was having a hard time," Jenna continued, adding that she was "really grateful and thankful" for him speaking up for her, "And then, we wished each other well."
Jenna's heartfelt comments about Cameron are welcome memories, as earlier this year, Cameron's parents, Victor and Libby Boyce, told People it "means everything" when his colleagues and friends share memories about him.
Cameron's parents said they cherish it when his fans and supporters "keep his legacy alive," and Jenna's recent statement has sparked many emotional reactions that do just that.
he was so sweet ?? gone too soon
— SETHY ?? (@sethspov) September 12, 2024
Every time I come across photos of Cameron Boyce, a heavy sadness lingers. It's a true tragedy that he’s gone. Stories like this warm the heart. He was an incredibly gifted young man.
— YP (@YashRCB_) September 13, 2024
I still really miss Cameron to this day. One of the hardest celebrity deaths I've been through. Such a shame he's no longer with us. Epilepsy sucks ???????? he was a sweetheart for sure ????
— ?? (@Lost_Tweepie) September 13, 2024
Cameron Boyce's kindness shines through. It's heartwarming to hear how he supported Jenna Ortega during that moment.
— gunaseelan (@gunaseelan144) September 12, 2024
That’s such a sweet memory! It shows how thoughtful Cameron Boyce was, always looking out for others. Moments like these remind us how kindness and understanding can make all the difference, especially during vulnerable times.
— ????????@aishu?????? (@Itz_aishu) September 12, 2024
If you'd like to learn more about epilepsy, the "Cam for a Cause: A Fundraiser for the Cameron Boyce Foundation to End Epilepsy" is held every year to raise money for awareness and education about epilepsy and sudden unexpected death in epilepsy. You can find out more about the foundation here.
