@m.exclusive.us: Before Jenna Ortega became a star in Wednesday, she was a nine-year-old girl living out her dream on the set of Iron Man 3. But her excitement was so intense that she nearly fell flat on her face when filming was over. Ortega recently shared the story with Entertainment Weekly, recalling how the 2013 Marvel movie marked her big-screen debut. She had spent years begging her mother to let her audition, so landing the role felt like a dream come true. Even though her part was small, she knew the movie was special. Her brothers were familiar with Iron Man, and she was thrilled to become part of the Marvel universe. In the film, Ortega played the granddaughter of the vice president. Her character used a wheelchair because she was missing a leg, and Ortega spent the entire filming day sitting in one. But there was one thing the young actress hadn't considered. She was so excited to be on set that she barely moved from the wheelchair all day. When it was finally time to leave, her leg had gone completely numb. Ortega recalled limping toward the car and nearly falling when she tried to get out of the chair. She described the sensation as feeling like television static running through her leg. Her director during a later project, Taika Waititi, joked that Iron Man 3 had left her with lasting damage. Ortega jokingly agreed that her leg had “never been the same.” Despite the uncomfortable experience, she remembered her first movie set with joy. For a young girl who had dreamed of acting for years, simply being there was worth it. Sometimes, chasing your biggest dream comes with a story you'll never forget. Did you know Jenna Ortega appeared in Iron Man 3 before becoming famous for Wednesday? \#JennaOrtega #IronMan3 #Wednesday #Marvel #celebritynews

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