Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 13, 2025 · Entertainment

Jenna Ortega Arrives in Sydney, Channeling Her Iconic Character Wednesday!

Life seemingly imitates art for Jenna Ortega as she arrived at Sydney Airport looking very much like Wednesday from the eponymous series

SPOILER ALERT: TIM BURTON AND JENNA ORTEGA'S MYSTERIOUS SYDNEY Arrival Sets Off Whispers Among Fans

In a bizarre case of life imitating art, Jenna Ortega, the talented 22-year-old actress who plays the enigmatic Wednesday Addams in the hit Netflix series, arrived at Sydney Airport looking eerily similar to her character. The starlet, who is Down Under for the highly-anticipated opening of fan festival Wednesday Island, made a striking entrance donning an all-black ensemble that would make even the most seasoned goth proud.

Ortega's outfit consisted of a sleek leather coat paired with a pair of tiny denim shorts and a graphic T-shirt. Her gothic style was complete with chunky, buckled black boots and a studded leather bag, which she carried over her shoulder with an air of confidence that belied the fact that she was trying to keep a low profile. The actress's hair, pulled up in a half-up, half-down 'do, added to the overall mystique of her look.

The Hollywood actress, who is Down Under for the opening of fan festival Wednesday Island in Sydney, failed to raise a smile as she walked through arrivals in an all-black ensemble

But despite her best efforts to go incognito, Ortega's distinctive bleached eyebrows and petite frame gave away her identity to eagle-eyed fans and paparazzi. And when she donned a pair of sunglasses in an attempt to shield herself from the spotlight, it only seemed to fuel speculation about what she might be up to during her visit to Sydney.

Ortega was not alone in arriving at the airport dressed to the nines for a mysterious mission. Fellow Wednesday Island attendee Tim Burton, the American filmmaker behind beloved classics such as Alice in Wonderland and Beetlejuice, also made a stylish entrance, clad in an all-black ensemble of his own. The gothic mastermind's outfit consisted of a button-up shirt, coat, and jeans, which he paired with a black fedora and glasses to complete his incognito look.

But despite their attempts to blend in, it soon became clear that both Ortega and Burton were there for a very specific reason: the opening of Wednesday Island. The fan festival is set to be a haven for fans of the hit Netflix series, which has become a cultural phenomenon since its debut last year.

The 22-year-old star rocked a leather coat over a tiny pair of denim shorts and a graphic T-shirt for the travel day

As we reported earlier on TheScholarlyNote.com, Wednesday's second season debuted to critical acclaim in recent weeks, with the show's creator, Alfred Gough, praising the cast and crew for their dedication to bringing the beloved character to life. With over 50 million views in its first five days of streaming on Netflix, it's clear that fans are more enthusiastic than ever about the series.

And with Tim Burton at the helm as an executive producer, it's no wonder that Wednesday Island is shaping up to be a must-attend event for anyone who loves the show. As for Ortega and her castmates, including Emma Myers, who plays Enid Sinclair in the series, they seem to be taking their roles very seriously indeed.

As TheScholarlyNote.com observed, both Ortega and Burton appeared tense and focused as they made their way through the airport, with security guards shooing away excited fans who tried to get a glimpse of them. But despite the intense atmosphere, it's clear that these two are ready for whatever Sydney has in store for them – and their fans can't wait to find out what secrets they might be hiding.

Also arriving in Sydney was none other than gothic mastermind Tim Burton

TheScholarlyNote.com will continue to bring you updates on this developing story as more information becomes available. Stay tuned!

Jenna attempted to go incognito in a pair of sunglasses; however her bleached eyebrows, small frame and hefty security team gave her away

Emma Myers, who plays Wednesday's colourful Nevermore roommate Enid Sinclair in the popular series, also touched down in Sydney with Jenna and Tim

Burton, who has brought the likes of Alice in Wonderland, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Beetlejuice to life on the screen, similarly opted for an all-black ensemble

Tim wore a button-up shirt, coat and jeans as he arrived to a chilly Sydney winter, carrying a backpack as he made his way through the airport

Emma appeared nervous, biting at her nail as her security shooed away an excited fan

The first four episodes of Wednesday's second season debuted to critical acclaim at the beginning of the month