Jenna Ortega & Elle Fanning | Actors on Actors 

The Fanning sisters are some of the most talented actors that have been acting since babies and also remained grounded and unproblematic. Love them.

I love that she cried and Elle didn’t react by saying “oh don’t cry” or something similar. Because as an emotional person oftentimes you are made to feel like crying is bad.

This interview was so wholesome. Two random actors paired up and the conversation flows so naturally, I think they clicked so much, and Elle looks so wise and supportive. She def gives older sister vibes even though she is not. Elle is so sweet and such a ray of sunshine and Jenna is so honest and real, I loved it. My favourite so far.

Dude when Elle said “you are perfection” 7:04 and it flashes to Jenna’s face you can tell that she genuinely was taken back by it 7:10 because she said she looked up to the Fanning sisters while growing up 😢

The duo we never knew we needed

I hope these two become friends after this because this is the most comfortable I have seen Jenna in an interview. Elle Fanning is the best and so thoughtful. Incredible since she's been through the ringer as an actress and dealing with fame this well but I hope there are more people in Jenna's life that help her deal with the social media aspect of her life or take her off it to protect her.

Elle felt like Jenna’s big sister here. Jenna idolises her and Elle respects Jenna as a human. I’ve never seen one of these interviews where people join as humans, and just talk ❤

I love how articulate and mature Jenna is for her age.

Elle seems really wise, I love how she handled Jenna's emotions. Jenna is really having a hard time lately. We've all been young once and made mistakes, but when you're in the public eye, some people doesn't give you the grace for those mistakes. Elle is very kind to acknowledge her struggle and giving her very helpful advices that a young girl really needs in her age. This talk is very authentic and very comforting.

Elle Fanning just gives of KIND VIBES!!

People barely realize she is one of the few Latinas in the spotlight, there is a lot of jealousy and negativity around her, and I'm so glad she's this resilient. She's a genuinely inspiring young woman!

Jenna is so sharp and articulate. Watching her speak and decide how to construct her sentences (her vocabulary is exquisite!) you can tell there is so much going on in her mind. And Elle is so mature and grounding and calming and comforting, like the best kind of older sister (ironic since she’s the younger sister in real life). What a fantastic duo and wonderful conversation!

Elle Fanning is incredible and it’s so nice that she’s been getting her flowers lately. What an amazing career she’s had and she’s only 25. I definitely see her getting an Oscar nomination in the near future

the fact that anyone could say anything negative about such a beautiful soul like Jenna breaks my heart. what a wonderful person!

Elle is like a real life fairy 🧚‍♀️✨

Elle Fanning is like sunshine. Her energy just radiates though the screen. Jenna was immediately comfortable with her, and this conversation went to very interesting places and it was so entertaining to learn so muchh about them both. Two young talents that have been working for so many years and it's great to see them get recognized. Can't wait to see what they will do next.

Elle Fanning is so underrated. She is unbelievable in 'The Great'

Love that they’re ditching the romance for Wednesday, those storyline’s were a mess! Go Jenna!

I love how honest and vulnerable these sessions get. This one's special because both of them are such young people but are pretty seasoned actors for their ages and with all the attention Jenna's getting in her professional and personal life, things are undoubtedly full of pressure. And Elle can fully understand that. So it's just cool to see this pairing, and it must be nice for two young professionals to be able to just talk and relate with Elle sharing her wisdom and experiences with Jenna. I also forget how YOUNG Elle is because shes been acting for so long. And with her sister being in hollywood for so long it just baffles me to think Elle is only 25.

Seeing Jenna in such a relaxed state is honestly so relieving for me, and I imagine relieving for a lot of us to be able to learn about her journey where she can fully express herself. I think this interview really helps to acknowledge that the industry they work in is wholly devouring and so dangerous despite its rewards. Elle Fanning creates such a raw and honest environment, and you really get to see the impacts this all has (in a good way). Jenna is such a sweet, talented soul who deserves every ounce of success, and it hurts to know there are people out there mean enough to try and ruin this for her. Social media is a literal war zone, and it’s so so unfair that people like her are victims to it just because of the inhumane types of people online. It’s a place of limitless freedom and too often this is exploited rather then celebrated.

Jenna opening up about social media, being vulnerable and choking up was so moving ❤️ You can really see she’s a true, genuine person and Elle Fanning‘s right; it’s so courageous of her to open up about her feelings, she comes across as really authentic. Truly an actor for the ages

Jenna opening up about Social Media and becoming so emotional really tugs at the heart strings. Heres a young woman who only wants to do the best job she can in her career to entertain people and was driven off platforms by so called "fans" who twist and manipulate everything she's says or does. My hope is that shes beginning to realize that being herself is the ONLY way to present one's self, and that haters are going to hate regardless of what she does. Being true to herself and ignoring the madness that is the internet will go a long way in helping her overcome her fears and hesitancy. Its nice knowing that despite it all she's still so passionate about acting and eager to perform, it's wonderful to hear her say that.

It’s so refreshing to hear Elle saying that she watches her own work and has done a long time. Actors often give this big song and dance about not viewing their work but in some ways it is essential to do that. Regardless of what work you do you need to review and take stock. We all have to do that.

Elle hit the nail right on the head with her comment about the rise of the portrayal of "strong women". There's so much more value in exploring the flaws and cracks in one's character, and that complexity really comes through when she plays Catherine. Love Jenna too, both of them are amzing young actresses with so much more to show, excited to see whatever either of them does next!

Elle just shines bright. Light bright energy. So genuinely nice. Seeing her bring a calmness and safe vibe to this conversation. Jenna opening up was so beautiful to see.

elle's energy is so disarming, jenna looks so comfortable in this interview. its lovely to see

I feel like Elle Fanning's gonna become a big time producer, writer or director in the future. She has the passion for filmmaking

What an amazing conversation! Amazing chemistry, Elle is so outspoken and intelligent and so is Jenna, I almost feel like they have a mentor- pupil way , but simultaneously a relationship of equals. Amazing dynamic.

Everyone’s chanting Jenna’s name but omg never knew Elle was such a delight! What a breath of fresh air! Seemingly one of the very few celebs with a personality of her own. Keep it up girl. Also wow so stunning to look at!

One of the best Actor on Actor segments ever made. Jenna Ortega and Elle Fanning gave a brutally honest, raw and heartfelt talk about the pitfalls and blessings of the industry that should be study by young actresses everywhere.

Elle supports Jenna so much it's crazy! She is only 25 yet she has been so talented since she was a child. She literally has such a pure angelic soul. I love this duo, it looks like that of the older and younger sister

It's a testament to Jenna's maturity that she's already on board as a producer for her show. That's so incredible, even though she is already driving much of the success of the show. Hopefully they continue to look after and foster her career

Elle is that one friend that’s always the best to talk to

I started crying when Jenna did, she's so amazing and passionate about what she talks about, its amazing to see❤

i love seeing celebrities be vulnerable about what they truly care about. seeing jenna cry about struggling to be seen as this authentic person (which i think she already was super authentic and true to herself) holds so much power. Its so cool seeing elle and her get to meet and discuss all things acting, producing, navigating personal life, etc. i loved this so much.

Elle's last scene in 'the Great', blew me away. She is just so raw and fearless in the scene as far as acting and the whole heart breaking turn in the character was brilliant. Jenna is natural and I feel like when she finally broke down in 'Wednesday' and was able to feel it was a powerful moment. well done, to both women.

Jenna was so real for that. It really broke my heart seeing her crying.

Seeing Jenna cry hurts so much. She's an amazing person and definitely doesn't deserve all the hate she's getting

This is most comfortable conversation in "Actors on actors". From Jenna and Elle comes such a kind vibe🧡 And the topics that Jenna touched on at the end are very important and really require a lot of discussion

It's refreshing for a young actress to express uninhibitedly how they're fine with watching themself without a trace of arrogance. I understand Elle comes from immense priveledge, but I still find it deeply inspiring. I also, love Jenna's thoughtful responses. These two are great.

jenna and elle are two of the most talented actresses of this generation.

elle fanning has always been a tremendous actress and she's been working for a decade but she's not appreciated enough like any other actresses working today. i'm glad the great gave her the opportunity to showcased what she can really do and it proved we shouldn't sleep on her talent. her comedic timing was just impeccable for a first time doing comedy and she was also able to hit those heavy emotional scenes which she never fails to deliver, she is actually insane for this. if you haven't watched the great, you should give it a try, she is pefect as catherine and she better win all the awards this year.

This conversation is so important, especially the ugliness of social media and artists having to have a big audience to get professional opportunities. They literally throw them to the slaughter, unprepared to cope with having people critique your every word and picture. I really hope Jenna can find a way to protect herself against the haters and people twisting everything about her. Like Elle said, it’s not reality, but I get how it can feel like it when it’s coming at you from thousands of people 24/7. We need to be better to people online. We are all human. Artists don’t owe us anything. They are allowed to be private and protect themselves. Celebrity magazines and news outlets should fucking do better too, and we should hold them accountable. Spread love guys

I hope this grows into a beautiful friendship. How amazing would it be to see them on each other's shows?! These women got me cryin' 😭❤️

Jenna really opened up in this interview. She is the kindest young intrapreneur out there. She's a real inspiration.

I have a feeling that casting directors might consider these two individuals for a film. They give off a great friendly vibe, and I would be thrilled to see them collaborate on a movie project.

This conversation was so genuine and supportive! Both actresses are amazing and I hope a friendship can grow from this, because it’s a relentless industry! I love them both

This pairing is ONCE AGAIN perfection.

Jenna and Elle look so comfortable around each other. This is comforting to see, especially since the release of Wednesday Jenna has been so tired and stressed, this felt like watching her chat with a fried

Elle seems so kind and sweet especially when Jenna got emotional, she was so supportive and I love people like that who are actively looking to support people in conversation ❤️

I'm so impressed by Jenna Ortega. She is so eloquent and grounded at such a young age.

Seeing Jenna cry I felt like a protective father or brother over her and I just wanted to give her a hug.

Protect these young women at all costs!! This was such a genuine conversation and I can't wait to see what they do in the future.

I love Jenna’s personality, and she’s also incredibly beautiful, talented and intelligent.

I don't think I've ever seen Jenna so comfortable in an interview if you can really call it that, Elle definitely gives off big sister vibes, definitely takes after Dakota a little bit and she was very supportive and kind when Jenna started crying. I really hope Jenna doesn't feel the need to change who she is because she's already amazing, she's so real, it's like she's an everyday girl dealing with Hollywood bs

I LOVE THEM BOTH SO MUCH Also Elle needs SO much more recognition!!! She’s amazing!!

Elle is so sweet and you can see she felt so bad for Jenna

Elle is just the sweetest.

I find it very interesting when Elle mentions about 'strong female leads' which is something that Hollywood has gotten so wrong for so long. The irony is both Jenna and Elle are perfect examples of what a strong female lead actually is. With them its not forced and it's not fake its just genuine with passion put behind it. Love them both and I hope that they continue to have the success they so deserve. I'd love to see them work together someday.

The beat where it turned from a conversation for variety and for the audience to one between the two of them was beautiful to watch

These two should be in a movie together

Elle Fanning is incredible in "The Great" a real tour de force of acting!

Thank you Variety for giving Jenna the chance to tell her side of the story ❤ its rare to see people and especially celebrities so determined to remain authentic despite the challenges. Sending everyone virtual hugs 🫂

I was really moved by Jenna's vulnerability here. When she started crying i teared up. Really hope that kind of honesty becomes more prevalent. Love this conversation ❤

Elle is so expressive and extroverted. loved their interaction. can't wait to see their future works.

Not only are these two talented actors, they are talented conversationalists. The active listening, vulnerable shares, and always asking how the other feels... it's a beautiful thing to witness!!!!

I wish we could have heard a little more from Elle. It felt kind of like Elle was interviewing Jenna. She's so kind, and so well spoken.

Jenna looked like she was gonna cry the whole interview

I was looking forward to this so much because of Jenna, but let me say before I even begin that Elle herself is just brilliant and so down to earth....these two really compliment each other so well and how they bounce off each other just seems so natural and it's kind of crazy that this is like how they officially met and had an actual conversation. I love how much they pay attention to each other when the other speaks and you can just see that they will 100% be friends after this I feel they have so much in common and they can help each other in so many different ways more than anything else...love this!!! I forgot to add the raw emotions Jenna showed when she was talking about social media...bruh that hurt to see for real, I hope she just feels better in the long run

Jenna getting emotional about social media is heartbreaking. I hate that it's been so cruel to her

Elle Fanning is an o.g. at this point, an amazing career! And Jenna is the new girl in class (her HBO MAX FIM, awesome). Their humility and integrity is SO needed 👏🏾 👍🏾❤️

Elle Fanning is amazing and her career is even more amazing. I applaud her for being hands on as a producer on the Great which is FANTASTIC. Definitely my favorite show.

37:04 the way Jenna says "Fetus" warms my heart 😊 despite the tears she's still able to smile through it all and i love her for that. Wish her nothing but the best ❤ (and shout out to Elle for being so understanding, and allowing Jenna to completely express herself. You could tell it was a comfortable setting and i loved seeing how they both interacted with one another. Such a great interview ❤

I clicked on this video to see Jenna BUT I want to say that Elle is a pleasant surprise! I knew her before but I could not even imagine that she is such a wonderful, kind and understanding person!

I’ve been saying this over and over but I don’t think I’ve ever felt this way about a “celebrity” or an “actor/actress” before. But Jenna Ortega is so REAL. That moment at 35:24 and on is so damn authentic. I’ve literally thought the same thing she expressed here for years now. It’s crazy to see it put into words though. 🙏🏿

They have such a chemistry, I didn’t know I needed to see them talking like this. I hope to see them working together someday.

Elle has been one of my favorite actresses for a very long time, I can't believe how humble she is in this interview! And Jenna is so so so sweet answering questions and then asking Elle to make her feel involved, I just love their personalities.

I saw them on the THR Roundtable yesterday and now I’m happy to see this interview 👏🏽

I now need to see these two in a movie together ASAP. The powerhouse duo I never knew I needed.

Elle is a great listener. That was a really nice conversation that I felt Jenna needed.

*LOVE THE NEON DEMON. SO GLAD SHE MENTIONED IT*

Massive respect for Jenna being open and honest. The fans will get an idea on what she goes through and they'll be more respective. Jenna is such a wonderful and humble person and its sad to see her cry :(

I can’t believe it took me six whole months to watch this, because I absolutely love and adore the work these two have done for years now! They seem like such incredible women, and I love how much they lift each other up through kindness, honesty and their humanity. Everything is tough in the public eye and online, but I cannot imagine the pressure they get with the platform they have - if anything it makes me deeply respect them on such an intense deeper level and I wish them nothing but goodness in their futures.

These two are so genuine I love them

It hurts my heart to see a kind hearted person like Jenna to cry it honestly hurts and some people are just making it harder on her by hating her.

I will never not smile when I see Elle laughing. What a precious human being.

I love to see interviews of celebrities, especially like them. Their charisma is incredible, they can light up the room without even saying a word. Plus they seem honest and kind. Both amazing actors!!

I just wanna give her a big hug. She deserves so much better.

Such a sweet moment. I hope both these young ladies continue to thrive and bring the world their incredible talent for as long as they feel possible

Jenna is beyond inspiring. True authenticity is a treasure

Elle is so sweet and kind, she’s interviewing Jenna most of the time

Haven't said it in a long time about celebs but Jenna seems quite genuine and down to earth. Can't wait for her next project.

It’s always hard to see younger actors and actresses who a lot of the public still fail to realise are growing up and still figuring out who they are, the insurmountable pressure they have to deal with on a daily basis from people and social media it’s unreal and very stress inducing that if you don’t limit your use you can get lost and go on a downwards spiral on all the opposing opinions people may have on you. Jenna is facing these very things and I believe she is doing that best thing by limiting her use of social media and not letting the noise get to her but surrounding people herself with friends and family who are always there for her. Very raw and emotional to see her open up to Elle which seemingly they only met for the first time now, sad that Jenna finds she can’t be as authentic and vulnerable as she’d like to be to her followers but it’s the harsh reality we live in this kinda messed up world, seeing her cry just makes people wanna give her a massive hug and just tell Jenna of all the amazing things she has achieved and going to accomplish I’m sure of in the future, very good interview ❤❤❤

Elle deserves so much more recognition than she gets, but this was such a great interview. My heart goes out to Jenna and her struggles with social media, it’s definitely not for everyone and that’s okay. The world can be a fucked up and dark place, but also a lot of people have big talk behind a screen. I genuinely hope Elle and Jenna become best friends and eventually work on some projects together 💛 I would love to see Elle in a Scream film!!

I love to see people who still have humanity, it's tough now a days to find anyone willing to emote sincerely... ❤

How is this video not getting more attention??!?!? Thank you very much for this interview, very insightful. Love both of their work ❤

The way she expresses herself😭💗u can tell it’s genuine

One of the things I’ll always love about Jenna is she will always tell the truth which she deserves so much respect instead of getting hate

THEY NEED TO BE IN A MOVIE TOGETHER!

❤❤❤ I loved this interview, and I found myself tearing up too. Lovely ladies, inside first and out. I've always loved Elle, even though I don't watch all of her films but I love her presence and personality. As for Jenna I now feel the same, even though I haven't watched her work, but when I see her, I love to watch her interviews. Their tone, word choices, the fact that Jenna felt comfortable enough in front of Elle to cry a little and let her guard down, just beautiful.