Jenna Ortega has swiftly cemented her status as Hollywood’s newest It Girl, and her Golden Globe debut proved exactly why all eyes are on her. Stepping onto the red carpet at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards, the Wednesday star balanced breakout buzz with undeniable style authority.
Before the ceremony, Ortega opened up to ET’s Nischelle Turner about the whirlwind success of her Netflix series and how it’s shifted the course of her career. While Turner called her a “phenomenon,” Jenna stayed humble, admitting she still feels like she’s adjusting to this new chapter in the spotlight.
Jenna Ortega makes her Golden Globes red carpet debut at the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards on January 10, 2023 (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
She also mentioned having regrets over Wednesday’s iconic dance routine to The Cramps’ 1981 song, Goo Goo Muck.
“Even that I still can’t believe because even that was – some of the moves I had planned, some of it was improv. That was one of the scenes I stay awake thinking about because I thought there was so much that I could have done and should have done. So the fact that anyone is showing appreciation and try it themselves, it’s not fathomable to me.”
Jenna Ortega’s Gucci Gown: A Break From Gothcore
Throughout the Wednesday promo tour, Jenna Ortega has been emulating her on-screen character’s penchant for all things dark and gothic. But for the Golden Globes ceremony, the 20-year-old actress decided to take a step back from her gothcore fashion.
Ortega, who presented the awards for Best Original Score (Justin Hurwitz – Babylon) and Best Original Song (Naatu Naatu – RRR), instead opted for an ethereal tan-colored Gucci gown with elegant draping and feminine pleats all over.
Hailing from the Spring 2023 collection, the sheer nude number also featured modest dramatic sleeves and a floor-sweeping long train, but left her cleavage and abs on display with its plunging V-neckline and midriff cutouts.
Jenna Ortega leaves Wednesday at home and wears an ethereal sheer nude gown from Gucci’s Spring 2023 collection (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
With the help of stylist Enrique Melendez, The Fallout actress gave off Grecian goddess vibes with jewelry by Tiffany & Co.
She layered three necklaces around her neck, including the Tiffany & Co. Schlumberger necklace, the T1 necklace, and the $6,000 Elsa Peretti Snake necklace.
She also wore the $62,000 Cluster Tennis bracelet in platinum with diamonds, as well as a selection of gold and platinum diamond rings, including a $7,000 Rope Three-row X ring, a Schlumberger Lynn ring, an $11,800 Sixteen Stone ring, and a $5,800 Rope Two-Row ring.
Jimmy Choo “Max” Sandals: A Red Carpet Favorite
To create a cohesive look, Jenna boosted her petite 4ft 11 ½ (151.1 cm) height with Jimmy Choo’s “Max” platform sandals in metallic silver. A signature style from the luxury label, the “Max” is celebrated for its dramatic height and glamorous silhouette.
A towering heel defines the design—often reaching 150mm (5.9 inches) in the “Max 150” model—balanced by a substantial platform that delivers both bold lift and surprising stability. With its chunky base, slender stiletto heel, delicate ankle strap, and open-toe finish, the Max is engineered for maximum impact on the red carpet. It’s no wonder this unapologetically glamorous sandal has become a celebrity favorite, spotted on everyone from Hollywood icons to fashion-forward newcomers.
👠 Celebrities Who Love Jimmy Choo’s “Max” Platforms:
- 💎 The Jimmy Choo “Max” platform sandal is a towering statement heel with a 150mm stiletto and bold platform, frequently worn by stars like Jennifer Lopez and Hailey Baldwin for unforgettable red carpet moments.
- ✨ Jennifer Lopez in satin white Jimmy Choo Max sandals stole the spotlight at a “World of Dance” press event, proving skyscraper heels can transform even a sculptural dress into a showstopper.
- 🎬 At the Avengers: Infinity War premiere, Zoe Saldaña styled her Givenchy ensemble with black satin Jimmy Choo Max platform heels, adding edge and extra height to her superhero-inspired glamour.
- ⚔️ Zendaya’s silver Jimmy Choo Max sandals at the Met Gala perfectly complemented her Joan of Arc-inspired Versace armor gown, creating one of her most powerful red carpet statements.
- 🌟 Demi Moore in metallic Jimmy Choo Max heels at the Critics’ Choice Awards proved the design’s timeless appeal, pairing the platforms with elegant eveningwear for a modern red carpet moment.
Crafted in Italy, the sandals are available in an array of luxe finishes, from classic suede and elegant satin to high-octane metallic leather and glitter fabrics. Known as a showstopping design, the “Max” embodies Jimmy Choo’s ethos of creating footwear that is both powerful and beautiful.
For Ortega, the metallic silver pair not only elongated her frame but also amplified the ethereal, goddess-like aesthetic of her Golden Globes debut.
Jenna Ortega styles her Grecian goddess look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and Jimmy Choo Max platform sandals (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
When it came to her glam, makeup artist Vincent Oquendo revealed recreating Italian actress Sophia Loren’s look. He applied white eyeliner along Jenna’s bottom lash line, white eyeshadow on top of her winged eyeliner, fake lashes, bronze cheeks, and nude lip color.
Ditching Wednesday’s signature pigtail braids, Jenna sported a light brown wolf cut hairstyle with flared ends, care of hairstylist David Stanwell.
Her swirled beige and white nails by Thuy Nguyen rounded out her Hollywood glam look.
Jenna Ortega wears a wolf-cut hairstyle and Sophia Loren-inspired makeup with sharply winged eyeliner and white eyeshadow (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
Jenna Ortega’s First Golden Globe Nomination and Latinx Pride
Not only did Ortega make her Golden Globes red carpet debut, but she also received her first-ever Golden Globe nomination.
The Wednesday star was up against Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building), Kaley Cuoco (The Flight Attendant), Jean Smart (Hacks), and Quinta Brunson (Abbott Elementary) for the Best Female Performance in a Television Series.
Jenna Ortega was nominated for Best Female Performance in a Television Series for her titular role in the Netflix series Wednesday (Credit: DDP / INSTARimages / Cover Images)
In an interview with E! News’ Loni Love on the red carpet, Jenna was amazed by the many Latinx artists nominated at the Golden Globes, even referring to her nomination as “incredible.”
“It’s incredible, especially because I’ve been doing this for a decade now. I feel like I’ve watched Hollywood gradually open up its doors and see more Latinos and Latinas in leading roles. Ana de Armas, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Selena, also. I feel very fulfilled.”
From Jenna Ortega’s goddess-inspired debut to the powerful shoe statements made by other Hollywood icons, the 2023 Golden Globes were proof that footwear can define a red carpet moment as much as the gown itself.
Celebrity Shoe Moments at the 2023 Golden Globes
🌟 The 2023 Golden Globes: Red Carpet Shoes That Stole the Show
- ✨ Selena Gomez’s chic pairing of a Valentino couture gown with black Santoni platform heels embodies subtle power dressing with a modern twist.
- 🎤 Jennifer Coolidge’s shimmering Dolce & Gabbana gown was grounded by edgy Christian Louboutin heels, proving that classic glamour can still have attitude.
- 🏆 Our “Most Memorable Fashion” roundup breaks down standout looks—including standout footwear choices—by stars like Anya Taylor-Joy and Michelle Williams, showcasing how shoe trends made just as much of an impact on the carpet as the gowns.