Fans shocked by “gross” Jenna Ortega & Martin Freeman scene in Miller’s Girl

The Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman age gap saga has reared its ugly head once more, with fans shocked by a “gross” scene in Miller’s Girl. 

Back in December, when the trailer for Jade Bartlett’s romance-drama arrived, viewers were quick to share their uneasiness about the movie, in which the Wednesday star portrays Cairo Sweet, a talented writing student who embarks on a complex relationship with her teacher, Jonathan Miller (Freeman). 

In real life, Ortega is 21 years old, but her character is 18. Meanwhile, Freeman is 52, similar to the reported age of his character. The dynamic between the pair left some feeling uncomfortable, dubbing it “creepy” due to the age gap. 

Amid the theatrical release of Miller’s Girl, the discourse continues, with one scene in particular being branded “gross.” Warning: Spoilers ahead!

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It starts when Miller reads an erotic short story written by Ortega’s character. As he’s delving into her world, viewers see the scene play out as it does in his imagination, switching between reality and how it unfolds inside his head.

The sequence has been met with shock, with one viewer writing on X, “Bro I did not need to see Jenna Ortega and Martin Freeman getting it on on the tl.”

“This Jenna Ortega/Martin Freeman film is so gross! So, so, so, so gross,” said another, while a third added, “MILLER’S GIRL SPOILER this scene is f-ing crazy.” A fourth chimed in, “Help that one Miller’s girl movie scene is ughh.”

And a fifth simply said: “Miller’s Girl makes me uncomfortable.”

Despite this scene keeping Miller’s Girl in the headlines and the film having two esteemed actors leading the cast, it hasn’t gone down too well with audiences and critics alike, earning a respective 45% and 32% on Rotten Tomatoes. 

Still, if you’re interested in what all the fuss is about, Miller’s Girl is in cinemas now.