At the 2026 Actor Awards (formerly known as the SAG Awards), Jenna Ortega experienced one of the evening’s most emotional moments when the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series, for which she was nominated, was presented posthumously to Catherine O’Hara for her role as Patty Leigh in ‘The Studio.’
As Seth Rogen honored O’Hara’s generosity, kindness, and extraordinary talent, Ortega was seen wiping away tears in the audience. The tribute struck especially close to home. The two actresses had previously shared the screen in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, where Ortega portrayed O’Hara’s onscreen step-granddaughter, Astrid Deetz.
Later, she reflected on their bond in a heartfelt message. “Catherine is one of the most beautiful people I’ve ever had the honor of getting to work with and know. I’ll forever cherish the time we shared together, and everything she taught me.”
It was a deeply human moment for the young star. Held at the Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall in Los Angeles, the ceremony gathered Hollywood’s biggest stars to celebrate the year’s best in film and television.
© Matt WinkelmeyerOrtega arrived as a nominee for her role in Wednesday and dressed perfectly for the occasion in her signature darkly romantic style. For her second-ever appearance at the awards, the 23-year-old actress selected a design from the fall/winter 2026 collection of British designer Christian Cowan. The look featured a silk slip dress in a creamy ivory-beige hue.
© FilmMagicThe ensemble included a plunging V-neckline, whisper-thin straps, and a daring thigh-high slit. But closer inspection revealed intricate detailing. The gown incorporated shredded, distressed lace with intentional fraying and cutouts, injecting a gothic edge into Old Hollywood glamour.
© FilmMagicJenna’s lace look felt undone and unapologetically modern. The styling choices sealed the statement. Ortega wore soft-gray thigh-high stockings that aligned perfectly with the dress’s dramatic slit, boldly challenging the long-held red carpet notion that stockings and open-toe shoes don’t mix.
© Theo WargoShe posed in towering black platform sandals by Jimmy Choo, complete with delicate ankle straps. Jewelry by Mikimoto added a polished contrast to the undone lace, while a black choker subtly amplified the gothic undertone.
Her beauty look leaned into shadowed glamour, including smoky eyes, a soft maroon lip, and a black manicure. It was a quiet wink to her onscreen alter ego. Her chestnut hair was styled in voluminous, side-parted waves with tousled bangs, evoking Old Hollywood sirens through a new lens.
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