Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci is an actress who became one of the most recognizable child stars of the 1990s before transitioning into a successful adult career in both film and television. Born on February 12, 1980, in Santa Monica, California, she was raised in Montclair, New Jersey. She began acting at the age of nine and quickly became one of the most in-demand young performers in Hollywood.

Ricci’s breakthrough came with her role as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), which established her as a cultural icon. She continued her childhood success with prominent roles in Casper (1995) and Now and Then (1995). As she grew older, she deliberately sought darker, more challenging material to shed her child star image, taking on roles in films like The Ice Storm (1997), Buffalo ’66 (1998), and The Opposite of Sex (1998).

Through the 2000s and 2010s, Ricci maintained a steady career with a mix of studio and independent films, including Sleepy Hollow (1999) opposite Johnny Depp, Monster (2003) alongside Charlize Theron, and Black Snake Moan (2006). She also ventured into television, starring in the short-lived but acclaimed series Pan Am (2011-2012) and later the Lifetime series The Lizzie Borden Chronicles (2015).

Ricci experienced a major career resurgence with her role in the Paramount Plus series Yellowjackets (2021-present), in which she plays the adult version of the character Misty. The show became a critical and commercial hit, introducing her to a new generation of fans. She also appeared in Tim Burton’s Wednesday (2022) on Netflix, bringing her career full circle with a connection to the Addams Family franchise. Her estimated net worth stands at $8 million in 2026.