Jenna Ortega is once again dominating the schedules, but this time, it’s not because of Wednesday.
The 23-year-old actress was recently spotted with Danish musician Elias Ronenfelt, best known as the front man of the band Iceage. In a clip that has now gone viral, Ronenfeldt, 34, was seen putting his arm around Ortega, immediately sparking speculation about the status of their relationship.
But while the internet loves a potential new couple, this one comes with some baggage. Following the photos, past controversies linked to Rønnenfelt resurfaced, prompting renewed online scrutiny.
One of the issues goes back to artwork that Ronenfeldt created for Iceage when he was just 18 years old. The images included symbols that were later associated with neo-Nazi and fascist groups, sparking backlash years later. Addressing the controversy in an interview with pitchfork“When many of these allegations came to light, we were appalled. Now I understand that we have a responsibility to make clear what we stand for,” he said.
Rønnenfelt also claimed that the images were pulled from the 1980s film Roller bladeHe added that he did not understand the meaning behind the symbols at the time.
“What some people took from it was not our intention. I hope it is very clear, and I think it is clear to anyone who has followed us, that we are certainly not right-wing and we have no sympathies or inclinations for that side.”
The musician faced additional criticism because Iceage invited a band with a provocative name – White N – to perform at a festival they organised. “There’s no way to justify this,” Ronenfeldt said.
“It wasn’t a band that had ever played before. It was some people we knew who were active in Antifa activity. I don’t know what their intention was with that.” [band name]”.
He continued: “I am deeply sorry that we failed to speak there and prevented it, and that we failed to see how bad and harmful it was to have a band… I am embarrassed that I shared the stage with a band with that name.”
Ronnenfelt added that he initially thought the name was intended as a political statement — though he acknowledged how offensive it was regardless.
As for Ortega, she remained characteristically calm. The actress has not publicly confirmed any relationship with Ronenfeldt and has long been open about keeping her personal life under wraps.
In a Interview 2023She explained her hesitation about dating: “Maybe I’m obsessed with my work, but the idea of relationships stresses me out.” “And also being vulnerable with someone and having to get to know someone so well and have someone see you for all that you are.”
“I’m not ready to be vulnerable or trust someone.”
For now, Ortega remains focused on her expanding career. After she broke out on Wednesday, she cemented herself as a Generation Z scream queen with roles in Screaming and Xand he’s already looking forward, stepping into production and looking to the future behind the camera.