Jenna Ortega just redefined beach club glam with Wednesday Addams style. The "Wednesday" star made a jaw-dropping appearance at the opening of Le Beach Club de Mercredi in Paris, a surreal seaside-meets-sinister soirée that looked like it stepped straight out of Tim Burton's dreamscape.
Her whole look was a gothic fever dream dipped in high fashion. Jenna arrived in a floor-length sheer-paneled gown in rich espresso brown, with lavender undertones that glowed against the fog-drenched set. Designed with a plunging neckline, the dress was accentuated by ruffled trim cascading down the bodice and hem, bringing both softness and edge.
It's the kind of drama you expect in a graveyard runway, not a cabana in Cannes. But that's exactly the point.
She belted the look at the waist with a leather strap, pulling the fluid silhouette into something more sharply defined, hinting at strength beneath all that shadowy elegance. The material gave off a ghostly gleam under the venue's moody, mist-filled lighting.
The oversized rosary-style necklace featuring a crucifix pendant wasn't just an accessory. It was a full-on statement. Gothic, spiritual, provocative. The cross hung low and heavy, anchoring the otherwise ethereal feel of her look with grounded symbolism.
Hair and Makeup
Ortega's signature espresso waves were kept soft and slightly tousled, parted down the middle for a subtle nod to '70s cool. But the vibe was anything but retro. She skipped the glam curls and went for texture and raw movement.
Makeup stayed true to the Wednesday energy. Her skin had a glowing, dewy sheen, almost wet-looking, which contrasted gorgeously with the matte brown lip and softly sculpted cheeks. Freckles peeked through, grounding the whole look in something real and youthful.
Her eyes were subtly rimmed in smoky black with elongated lashes, giving her the stunning gaze fans know and love. There was no heavy liner, just a haunting softness that somehow made her stare more intense.
Parisian Spook and Beachy Surrealism
Le Beach Club de Mercredi, set under gothic archways, felt like a cursed coastal escape, where Wednesday Addams might sip an espresso martini while watching mortals tan.
Guests were greeted by eerie mist and ambient funeral-core soundscapes. The whole scene blurred the line between fashion fantasy and fever dream, and Ortega was, unsurprisingly, the star attraction.
Ortega's Reign as Gothic It-Girl Continues
Jenna Ortega's style has consistently toed the line between classic Hollywood and modern macabre, and this look only solidifies her reign as the ultimate gothic muse. At a time when fashion can feel repetitive, her daring choices give us something to feel and to talk about.
Jenna knows how to own a moment whether she's front row at Paris Fashion Week or haunting a faux beach club in platform heels. And at Le Beach Club de Mercredi, she conjured a vibe.