Lecture Notes: Wiona Ryder and Jenna Ortega Discussion

Introduction

• Speakers: Wiona Ryder and Jenna Ortega
• Format: Q&A with El

Personal Style

• Wiona describes her style as:
  • Well-loved pieces
  • Casual (often jeans and t-shirts)
  • Self-conscious about repeating outfits
• Jenna relates, noting she often wears the same five articles of clothing.

Favorite Red Carpet Look

• Wiona's favorite:
  • Dior dress at the Golden Globes
  • Notable for its comfort and detailed design
• Jenna emphasizes the importance of comfort, especially during significant events.

Memories of Beetlejuice

• Wiona recalls her Halloween costumes as a crayon:
  • Dressed as different colored crayons for years.
  • Inspired by Beetlejuice characters, particularly Lydia's red dress.

Hobbies

• Wiona enjoys watching old detective shows like Columbo.
• Jenna mentions caring for her three chinchillas as a new hobby.

Attraction to Horror Genre

• Wiona mentions horror seems to find her rather than her seeking it out.
• Acknowledges a deep appreciation for the genre.

First Job Experience

• Wiona worked in her father's antiquarian bookstore, packaging books.
• Received small payments, felt significant at the time.

Decompressing After Work

• Wiona struggles to decompress, often just sits and stares at a wall.
• Jenna prefers going for walks or listening to music to clear her mind.

Career Advice

• Best advice:
  • "Don't do it just because of a paycheck."
  • Importance of choosing roles that resonate personally.
  • Realization that suffering is not required to be a good actress.

Inspirations

• Wiona's inspirations:
  • Dakota Fanning and Denzel Washington, particularly from "Man on Fire."
  • Admiration for Dakota's ability to balance work and a normal life.

Missed Aspects of Lydia

• Wiona misses the connection and similarity she had with her character Lydia.

Dream Role

• Wiona expresses a desire to direct and create interesting content.
• Importance of collaboration with people they admire.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to watch Beetlejuice.
• Acknowledgment of shared tastes in projects.