In Netflix's Wednesday, the character Wednesday Addams is 15 turning 16 during Season 1, with her birthday on Friday the 13th of October, making her around 17 by Season 2, while actress Jenna Ortega is in her early 20s. The show establishes her age as she attends Nevermore Academy, a high school for outcasts, and celebrates her 16th birthday in the series.
Jenna Ortega, the talented young actress who has captured hearts as Wednesday Addams in Netflix's hit series "Wednesday," was born on September 27, 2002. This means that during the filming of the show, she was just around 19 years old.
Wednesday's brother, Pugsley, is revealed to be two years younger than his sister in every other adaptation of The Addams Family. If Netflix follows this pattern, Pugsley is 14 years old in Season 2.
Wednesday Addams isn't officially diagnosed as autistic in the show, but she's widely considered "autistic-coded" by fans and critics, exhibiting traits like blunt communication, intense focus (hyperfocus) on specific interests (like macabre subjects), strict routines, and difficulty with social cues, making her a relatable and important figure for many autistic people in media. She displays characteristics often linked to autism, such as logical thinking, detail orientation, and social detachment, though some studies also suggest traits of antisocial personality disorder, but her portrayal is generally seen as a positive, complex step in neurodiversity representation.
Wednesday had a love interest, Joel Glicker, in Addams Family Values.
The Creators Confirm There Will Be No Gay Love Story. A tragic day for Wenclair shippers. Netflix's hit show, Wednesday, will not be featuring any queer relationships for the main character, it seems.
Actress Jenna Ortega has mentioned several crushes, including a childhood one on Barack Obama, a more recent one on actor James Marsden, and even had a funny middle-school crush on a girl, revealing she's open about her sexuality and was shy in school. She's also known for her supportive stance on LGBTQ+ inclusion and enjoys old films, hinting at a love for classic romance.
Her daughter, Vanessa Foumberg, told The Hollywood Reporter she died of a stroke caused by high blood pressure. "She went peacefully with both her daughters holding her hands," Foumberg said. The actress had been on life support for three days, her friend Laurie Jacobson posted on Facebook.
Around 90% of autism cases are attributed to genetic factors, meaning autism is highly heritable, with many different genes contributing, rather than a single cause, often interacting with environmental influences during early brain development, though specific environmental factors don't cause it but can increase risk. Twin studies show strong genetic links, with concordance rates between 60-90% in identical twins, and research points to complex interactions of many genes and prenatal/perinatal factors.
April is Autism Acceptance Month which is a time to honor the diverse experiences of people across the autism spectrum and recognize the many ways autism touches lives in families, workplaces, schools and communities.
Psychics prone to visions can see into the past and future. Those with prophetic visions are typically divided into subsets: Ravens and Doves. An example of a Dove would be Morticia Addams, Wednesday's mother, whose visions are lighter and more positive.
In the original television series, Lurch was played by Ted Cassidy, who used the famous catchphrase, "You rang?" (a similar phrase was the trademark of the character Maynard G. Krebs in The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis).
Parents need to know that while The Addams Family is based on the classic 1960s sitcom, it's a much darker comedy with more sophisticated humor. While the movie is fun, it contains violent images and strong sexual innuendo. It also contains scenes featuring the use of various weapons and torture devices.
Yes, actress Jenna Ortega has publicly shared that she lives with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), describing it as involving intense, repetitive thoughts and rituals, like counting things multiple times, which can be exhausting but she's learning to manage peacefully. While OCD is a recognized mental health condition, not always classified as a physical disability, it significantly impacts her daily life and work.
In the 1991 film The Addams Family, Fester (played by Christopher Lloyd) is the long-lost older brother of Gomez Addams. He was believed to have been lost in the Bermuda Triangle for 25 years.
Because of some questionable content and the possibility that children might copy some of the activities and behaviour in the story, we don't recommend Yes Day for younger children. Rather, it's best enjoyed by older children and parents.
The "6-second rule" for autism is a communication strategy where a speaker pauses for about six seconds after asking a question or giving information, giving the autistic person extra time to process it without feeling rushed, which helps reduce anxiety and allows for a more thoughtful response, reducing frustration for both parties. Instead of repeating or rephrasing, which can be confusing, you wait, and if needed, repeat the exact same words after the pause.
Donald Triplett, autism's 'Case 1,' dies at 89. Triplett gained media attention for his autism later in life, and he became the face of the effort to research the lives of older adults with autism.
1 in 31 children in the U.S. has autism, up from the previous rate of 1 in 36. 1 in 45 adults in the U.S. has autism. In the U.S., about 4 in 100 boys and 1 in 100 girls have autism.
In 2025, the world lost many notable figures, including Hollywood legends like Robert Redford, Diane Keaton, and Gene Hackman, musical icons such as Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson, and D'Angelo, and prominent figures like architect Frank Gehry, director Rob Reiner, and even Pope Francis, marking a year of significant losses across entertainment, music, and public life.
This Day In Hollywood History 1983 - Carolyn Jones - American actress (Morticia-Addams Family), dies of colon cancer at 53 Carolyn Sue Jones (April 28, 1930 – August 3, 1983) was an American actress of television and film.
Jenna Ortega
Her performance received widespread critical acclaim and she joined calls for fans for more LGBT+ representation on the show, stating “People want to see powerful women with powerful women.” She is a proud supporter of Pride over Prejudice, a campaign which promotes LGBT+ inclusion and acceptance.
Myers: While we were filming I was like, “Wow, I feel like I haven't seen Jenna in weeks.” I think their friendship works because of their differences. Sometimes you need someone to keep you tethered to the ground.
JENNA ORTEGA
I¿ve been smoking for most my 21 years and I feel great!'