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Jenna Ortega has never been one to shy away from a bold beauty moment. Whether it’s her signature gothic-glam aesthetic or her ever-evolving red-carpet looks, she keeps fans and beauty enthusiasts on their toes. But her latest transformation? It might just be her most daring yet.
Stepping out at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on April 1st, Ortega turned heads with a dramatic departure from her usual dark, moody aesthetic. Dressed in a ’70s-inspired purple Versace short suit—which had a distinct Daphne-from-Scooby-Doo vibe—she paired the look with sky-high lavender platform heels and a groovy print shirt. But it wasn’t just the fashion that had everyone talking.
Jenna debuted bleached eyebrows, and the effect was nothing short of striking. The golden taupe hue stood out against her deep cherry-cola hair, creating an edgy contrast that instantly sent beauty lovers into a frenzy.
Ortega now joins the ranks of Miley Cyrus, Julia Fox, Kim Kardashian, Dua Lipa, Lady Gaga, and Bella Hadid, all of whom have experimented with the transformative power of bleached brows. The look has become synonymous with high-fashion rebellion, often giving off an otherworldly, editorial feel.
Unlike some celebs who take the plunge into icy platinum brows, Ortega’s brows kept a warm, golden undertone—a subtle but significant detail that made them feel softer and more wearable.
Makeup artist Vincent Oquendo, the mastermind behind Ortega’s new look, shared on Instagram that his inspiration was a modern-day Faye Dunaway, drawing from the actress’s iconic ’70s beauty. This explains the smoky eyes, thick lashes, and taupe-lined lips, which balanced the bold brows with a sultry, vintage touch.
Lately, Ortega has been embracing “method glam”, fully committing to the vibe of whatever project she’s promoting. While hyping up her upcoming A24 horror-comedy, Death of a Unicorn, and gearing up for the return of Wednesday in 2025, she’s been spotted wearing wine-stained lips and a “unicorn blood lip” (a moody gradient of purple and rusty red).
If history tells us anything, it’s that Jenna Ortega isn’t afraid to take risks. Whether her bleached brows spark a full-fledged beauty trend or remain a fleeting moment of experimentation, one thing’s for sure: she keeps us guessing, and we’re here for it.
