The rising star of the film "Wednesday" publicly refuted the 'ridiculous' gossip on social media.
Speculation surrounding Ortega, aged 20, and Depp, aged 60, emerged after a celebrity gossip account named Deuxmoi alleged the pair were reportedly seen together.
While numerous online users suggested that the actors were possibly collaborating on Tim Burton's Beetlejuice 2, other people said that the pair could be an item.
Nevertheless, Ortega recently took to Instagram to rebuff the rumors, even denying she met Depp.
"This is so ridiculous I can’t even laugh," she wrote on her Instagram stories.
In June of last year, unverified rumors started circulating suggesting that ex-husband Amber Heard would join the cast of Beetlejuice 2, as his name appeared on Google searches. This led to a wave of excitement among fans.
The speculation emerged soon after the conclusion of his defamation trial against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. As a result of the trial, Depp was awarded $15 million in damages from the Aquaman actress.
A spokesperson for Depp has also denied the dating rumors and affirmed that the actor will not be featuring alongside Ortega in Beetlejuice 2.
As per NME, the rep said: "Mr. Depp has no personal or professional relationship with Ms. Ortega whatsoever. He has never met her or spoken to her. He is not involved in any project with her, nor does he intend to be. He is appalled by these baseless and malicious rumors that are intended to harm his reputation and career."
After a series of rumors, these two statements have undoubtedly dispelled any notion that Ortega and Depp are in a relationship.
Variety reported in May that the official premiere date for Beetlejuice 2 is set for September 6, 2024 - marking 36 years since the original Tim Burton film was released back in 1988.
Jenna gained recognition for her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the widely popular Netflix series, Wednesday, which includes four episodes directed by Burton.
In July, the actress took to her Instagram page to celebrate the remarkable achievement of the show receiving 12 Emmy nominations, including nods for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series (for Ortega), Outstanding Comedy Series, and Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series for Burton.
