HighlightsJenna Ortega said she would sometimes go an entire day without food or water while working as a child actor. Ortega began pursuing acting at age 7 and later landed her breakthrough role in Disney Channel’s Stuck in the Middle at age 13. Her comments offer insight into the mindset she had while working in the entertainment industry at a young age. Jenna Ortega’s Early Career as a Child ActorBefore becoming widely known for playing Wednesday Addams, Ortega had already built a number of television credits during her childhood. Jenna Ortega on the Stigmas Surrounding Child StarsDuring the conversation, Ortega was also asked about the stigmas associated with child actors.