Jenna Ortega Revives a Bold Y2K Twist with Her Plunging Backless Gown

Jenna Ortega brought a sharp, sculpted elegance to the 22nd Marrakech International Film Festival on November 28, stepping onto the red carpet in a black Bevza gown that treated the little black dress as a full architectural moment. Styled by Enrique Melendez, her longtime collaborator, the look offered a striking balance of clean design and red carpet drama, tapping into the renewed interest in y2k fashion women silhouettes without relying on nostalgia alone.

The gown featured a plunging neckline shaped into triangular panels that crossed at the shoulders, giving the front of the dress a defined geometric frame. These straps transitioned into a halter-style back, leaving her entire upper back open. The bodice was fitted through the waist, then curved outward into a sculptural peplum that created a dramatic hip line before falling into a straight column skirt that brushed against her ankles.

Ortega finished the look with a gold snake necklace curled at the collarbone, adding a touch of shine against the otherwise minimal gown. She styled her hair in long, soft waves that framed her face without distracting from the dress’s structure. Makeup artist Saskia Ryan leaned into a moodier palette, building a smoky eye heavy on liner with Dior Beauty products.

The full effect was polished, bold, and a little unexpected. Ortega has always leaned into dark, clean silhouettes, but this Bevza moment gave her signature style a fresh, sculpted twist that felt both modern and cinematic.