Jenna Ortega Wears Daring Metallic Breastplate at Academy Museum Gala

Jenna Ortega’s latest look will make you scream with delight.

Jenna Ortega, known for her role in Wednesday, made a striking appearance at the Academy Museum Gala on October 18th, wearing a bold, metallic top.

Grace Ling’s new top, part of her Spring 2026 collection, is a striking piece crafted from a dark, shiny metal. It’s shaped like a leaf, with an oval form that covers the front of the body. The leaf’s stem gracefully wraps around the neck and shoulder, and the design leaves the back exposed.

The actress, known for her roles in horror films, completed her outfit with a flowing brown silk skirt that sat low on her hips. She wore her hair in a low ponytail and accentuated her eyes with dramatic smoky makeup.

Jenna recently wore a daring outfit featuring a top that barely covered her chest, similar to a revealing Givenchy look she sported at the 2025 Emmy Awards. That Emmy’s outfit was a delicate creation made entirely of woven jewels draped across her chest and back. Like her previous look with the leaf-shaped breastplate, she completed the ensemble with a black skirt, a ponytail, and black strappy heels.

After the event, Jenna’s stylist, Enrique Melendez—the same stylist who created her outfit for the Academy Museum Gala—shared what Jenna had asked for in future outfits.

He remembered she told him, ‘Enrique, I love you, but let’s try something more manageable next time.’ He explained that whatever they were doing – likely carrying something – was very heavy, weighing at least 20 or 30 pounds, and was digging into her collarbone, making it uncomfortable and difficult to move.

In a 2023 interview with Vogue, she shared that she’s long admired goth culture. She explained that while she’s always had a somewhat cynical or edgy sense of humor, she hadn’t felt comfortable showing that side of herself until recently. Now, she feels free to express and accept those parts of her personality.

Let’s revisit Jenna’s most memorable and uniquely styled red carpet outfits. Read on for a look back at her often strange, but always fascinating, fashion choices.

I was really hoping for a less see-through top, and it was a little better, but honestly, Jenna and Enrique are pros – they totally nailed it at the Emmys, so I knew they’d figure something out!

After receiving the award, he admitted they’d taken extra precautions to avoid a wardrobe malfunction. He explained they used strong tape and that this was the first time they’d performed in such revealing outfits.

Jenna and Enrique have worked together for a long time and are known for creating stunning outfits. For Jenna’s appearances promoting Wednesday, they’ve really played up her natural interest in gothic style.

In a 2023 interview with Vogue, she shared her long-held appreciation for goth culture. She explained that while she’s always had a bit of a dark sense of humor, she hadn’t felt comfortable expressing it until now. She now feels free to embrace that side of herself.

Let’s revisit Jenna’s most memorable and uniquely styled red carpet outfits – they’re always interesting, but never quite spooky!