For context, Winona was just 16 years old when she was catapulted to stardom following the release of the original Beetlejuice movie in 1988, an era when newcomers — especially young women — were encouraged to be amenable and accommodating at all times.
As a result, Jenna was praised for the way that she offered Winona reassurance by reminding her that she doesn’t actually have to do what the photographers tell her.
One viral tweet reacting to the moment reads: “There’s something very comforting about the younger generation encouraging the older generation (who were raised to please & say yes) to maintain their boundaries no matter what.”
“Comforting her and reassuring her that she does not owe the paps anything is such a beautiful exchange between a newer and older generation,” somebody else wrote on a Reddit forum. “I’m glad young people are exercising their boundaries, and also encouraging their older co-stars to do the same.”
“It’s so cool to see the exchange between generations. These younger artists are more aware of boundaries and didn’t grow up with abusive paparazzi culture, and I’m sure Jenna learned some cool stuff from Winona too,” one more added.
And Jenna and Winona have now reacted to their viral moment in a new interview with Hits Radio UK.
