Jenna Ortega Has Been Praised For Seemingly Encouraging Winona Ryder To Maintain Her Boundaries Amid The Paparazzi’s Demands

Winona appears to hesitate as she goes to reluctantly take off the shades, but Jenna steps in.

Perhaps picking up on her costar’s hesitation, Jenna seemingly tells Winona: “No, you don’t have to,” with her words appearing to reassure Winona, who then defiantly keeps her sunglasses on.

Quote-tweeting the red carpet clip, which has been viewed more than 4 million times, one viral tweet reads: “There’s something very comforting about the younger generation encouraging the older generation (who were raised to please & say yes) to maintain their boundaries no matter what.”

“Jenna telling Winona to ignore the photographer’s request to take off her sunglasses is some queen shit,” somebody else agreed.

The topic was also widely discussed on a Reddit forum, where many heaped praise on Jenna for the way that she subtly supported her elder. 

“Comforting her and reassuring her that she does not owe the paps anything is such a beautiful exchange between a newer and older generation,” somebody else agreed. “I’m glad young people are exercising their boundaries, and also encouraging their older co-stars to do the same.”

“It’s so cool to see the exchange between generations. These younger artists are more aware of boundaries and didn't grow up with abusive paparazzi culture, and I'm sure Jenna learned some cool stuff from Winona too,” one more echoed. 

Another user wrote: “She is right, you don't have to. Winona is conditioned from years of pap interactions. Jenna is a different generation who stand up for themselves.”

And when somebody else commented: “It's kind of crazy to me that Jenna Ortega is able to have that confidence at her young age and is telling Ryder when Ryder has been in the spotlight since before Ortega was born,” another user pointed out: “But it’s also generational— Gen X’ers didn’t grow up learning boundaries and limits like GenZ.”

In recent weeks, 26-year-old Chappell has issued two different statements to set boundaries with fans, where she explained: “I don't want whatever the fuck you think you're supposed to be entitled to whenever you see a celebrity. I don't give a fuck if you think it's selfish of me to say no to a photo, or your time, or for a hug.”

“Obsessed with this energy from younger stars like Chappell and Jenna. Yes! It's normal to have boundaries! You're not obligated to be available to people when you are outside your capacity as an entertainer!” one person commented.

“Between this and Chappell Roan's post last week. It gives me hope for these new generation of artists and actors,” another wrote. 

Somebody else concluded: “Chappell Roans recent Insta post about refusing to engage with people who demand her space/time had me thinking i wonder how many older celebrities are thinking ‘oh damn, we’re allowed to say to that!?’ and this is further evidence of the younger generation understanding their inherent right for agency.”