Jenna Ortega, the star of Wednesday, acknowledges that child acting can be unusual and there are moments when she regrets her decision to pursue it.

Jenna Ortega, who began her career in Hollywood at a young age, acknowledges that her upbringing on film sets resulted in an unusual childhood.

The actress explained to The New York Times why she understood her parents' hesitation about child acting, as she saw how putting a child in an adult workplace could be challenging.

In Coachella Valley, California, Ortega grew up as the middle child of an emergency room nurse mother and sheriff father, both of whom were born and raised in the same region.

The actress, who was the extroverted one among her family, had a "pretty cool childhood" with her parents and siblings and developed an interest in acting.

She was clueless about Hollywood while her mom drove her to auditions.

"I didn't know anyone, and I wanted to do things at my own pace and in my own style, but it was unclear whether people were saying things to help or hurt me."

She recalled the experience could often be overwhelming.

"Child acting is strange. I see why my parents felt so hesitant about it, because you’re putting a child in an adult workplace." — Jenna Ortega

"The "Scream" star recounted how they spent hours in casting offices during their audition process, meeting various strange and intense personalities such as stage parents and producers who made them fearful of others. However, they found solace in returning home to do homework and spend time with their family after long days of auditions."

Ortega stated that she hadn't seen the controversial docuseries "Quiet on Set," but her mother had.

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At 21 years old, the actress who began her career at age 10 admits that there are moments when she regrets starting so early, as well as times when her parents feel the same way.

She reflects on her past experiences and says, "Looking back, I wouldn't change anything. I'm grateful for the lessons it taught me. I'm knowledgeable about camera verbiage, grip jobs, gaffer jobs, and can work with the D.P. I understand shot lists and can navigate a set with ease."

"Since I am aware of what's happening around me, I feel secure, content, and thrilled to go to work daily because it's familiar to me."

She also looks to actresses who came before her, such as her "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" co-star Winona Ryder.

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