Gen Z actress Jenna Ortega is giving goth icon Wednesday Addams from The Addam’s Family a new life—and has become her generation’s “scream queen.”

Gen Z actress Jenna Ortega is giving goth icon Wednesday Addams from The Addam’s Family a new life—and has become her generation’s “scream queen.” Although Ortega has a long career—working as an actress since she was a child—her fame took off after her appearance in season two of the Netflix psychological thriller hit You. Early this year she starred in the fifth season of Scream and has plans to return again for the sixth, but her ultimate success has been from the newly launched Addams Family spinoff Wednesday. The series, adapted by Tim Burton, has instantly made Ortega an icon—and Gen Z and Millennials can’t stop watching. The series has even surpassed Stranger Things’ number one spot for the most hours watched in an opening week. The show’s popularity is also being boosted by Ortega’s viral dance that Gen Z has been having fun recreating on TikTok. (Collider)