Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega looked chic in black as they attended the Jury Press Conference during day two of the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival on Saturday.
The Queen’s Gambit star, 29, looked incredible as she slipped into a square-neck, figure-hugging dress.
Adding inches to her statuesque frame, Anya completed her ensemble with strappy black heels.
Wednesday actress Jenna, 23, arrived in a black lace bodysuit which she layered under a black blazer.
She paired her jacket with loose-fitting, satin black trousers and some black laced combat boots. Â
It comes after Jenna raised eyebrows after she appeared to look ‘fed up’ and ‘disappointed’ during a recent Wednesday press event earlier this month.
Anya Taylor-Joy and Jenna Ortega looked chic in black as they attended the Jury Press Conference during day two of the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival on Saturday
Jenna, 23, arrived in a black lace bodysuit which she layered under a black blazer
The actress was joined by the show’s cast and creators – including her on-screen parents Catherine Zeta-Jones and Luis Guzmán – at a FYC Event at Netflix Tudum in LA on November 9.
For a moment on the night, Jenna seemed deflated as writer, executive producer, and creator Alfred Gough heaped praise on her performance in the second series.
During his speech, Gough referenced an episode in which Jenna and Emma Myers swapped bodies.
In a clip, which was recorded by popular film blog Rama’s Screen, that has gained attention online, he said: ‘She and Emma really took care of each other on that body swap episode… and they took care of each other on set while doing it. It’s an extraordinary episode.
‘But Jenna is extraordinary through the entire season and so I will give her the props that she won’t give herself.’
As Gough shared his remark, which was met with applause from the audience, Jenna positioned herself away from his gaze.
Instead, she faced in a different direction while resting her chin on her fist.
After he finished his compliment, Jenna shifted the conversation and instead paid tribute to the Wednesday crew.
She paired her jacket with loose-fitting, satin black trousers and some black laced combat boots
Meanwhile, Queen’s Gambit star Anna, 29, looked incredible as she slipped into a square-neck, figure-hugging dress
Adding inches to her statuesque frame, Anya completed her ensemble with strappy black heels
Pictured L to R: Julia Ducournau, Karim Ainouz, Celine Song, Jury President Bong Joon-ho, Jenna, Payman Maadi, Anya, Hakim Belabbes and Host Nashen Moodley
‘Actually, I’m very proud of the Irish crew stepping in,’ she said.
‘I’m not the one lugging around the equipment and loading trucks every day, showing up and making something that Tim [Burton] said he wanted two minutes ago, it’s not easy.’
After a clip of the moment circulated online, social media users speculated on a supposed rift between the actress and Gough.
Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, one user said: ‘Jenna is someone who truly loves her work and gives it everything she has.
‘It honestly makes me so sad to see her like this she’s clearly fed up and disappointed by the attitude and actions of those arrogant people, and honestly, I don’t blame her.’
Offering a similar stance, another wrote: ‘The subtle head shake when he talked about her and Emma, not looking at him the entire time and the instant praise towards the crew to give them love without acknowledging what he said.
It comes after Jenna raised eyebrows after she appeared to look ‘fed up’ and ‘disappointed’ during a recent Wednesday press event earlier this month
‘I know she still has a bit of respect for them but the reaction still says a lot.’
In a separate post, they continued: ‘And I don’t think she’s even doing it with the intention to let everyone know what she feels. It’s probably something she just can’t help but doing because of how fed up she is.’
Another observed: ‘Body turning away, not giving attention, not clapping. The whole body language literally says she doesn’t like him.’
A fourth noted: ‘He’s giving her all (and Emma) the praise and she does not acknowledge him at all. All she does is stare at the ground, not thanking him/clapping for him when he’s done talking but giving her praise to the Irish crew instead. Yeah, she’s done.’
