Issue Contents: |  | Christina Ricci is an American actress, known for her distinctive portrayals of unusual characters with a dark edge. Born on February 12, 1980, in Santa Monica, California, she embarked on her acting career at a young age, making her film debut at the age of nine in the movie "Mermaids" (1990). She quickly gained recognition and became a child star with her breakout role as Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family" (1991) and its sequel "Addams Family Values" (1993).
Ricci's transition into adult roles was marked by her performance in "The Ice Storm" (1997) at the age of 17. She continued to explore various roles in independent films like "Buffalo '66," "The Opposite of Sex," "Pecker," and "Monster." Other notable film credits include "Sleepy Hollow" (1999), "Penelope" (2006), and "The Matrix Resurrections" (2021).
In addition to her film career, Ricci has made significant contributions to television. She played Liza Bump in the final season of "Ally McBeal" (2002) and had a guest role on "Grey's Anatomy" in 2006, earning an Emmy Award nomination. Ricci also starred in series like "Pan Am" (2011–2012), "The Lizzie Borden Chronicles" (2015), "Z: The Beginning of Everything" (2017), and more recently, as Misty Quigley in "Yellowjackets" since 2021, a role that garnered her critical acclaim.
Ricci's Broadway debut came in 2010 with "Time Stands Still." She is also known for her activism, serving as the national spokesperson for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).
Her personal life includes her marriage to Mark Hampton in 2021, with whom she has two children. Ricci is also recognized for her Italian, Irish, and Scottish ancestry.
In her early years, she faced challenges such as wearing braces and dealing with anorexia, but these did not hinder her journey to becoming a successful actress. Ricci's journey from a child star to a respected actor in diverse roles has been marked by her versatility and commitment to her craft
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