Christina Ricci is a prominent American actress and producer, celebrated for her portrayals of unconventional characters with a dark twist. Her career predominantly focuses on independent films, yet she has also graced numerous blockbuster movies. Ricci's talent has earned her nominations for prestigious awards such as the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild, and Primetime Emmy Awards. Known for her captivating performances, she has become a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Christina Ricci was born on February 12, 1980.
Christina Ricci debuted in "Mermaids" and appeared in the music video for "The Shoop Shoop Song" in 1990.
In 1990, Christina Ricci made her film debut in "Mermaids".
Christina Ricci had her breakout role as Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family" in 1991.
Christina Ricci reprised her role as Wednesday Addams in "Addams Family Values" in 1993.
Christina Ricci starred in "Casper", "Gold Diggers: The Secret of Bear Mountain", and "Now and Then" in 1995.
With roles in "Casper" and "Now and Then" in 1995, Christina Ricci solidified her status as a teen idol.
Christina Ricci had a supporting role in "Bastard Out of Carolina" in 1996.
Christina Ricci starred in "That Darn Cat" and "The Ice Storm" in 1997.
Christina Ricci transitioned to more adult roles with "The Ice Storm" in 1997.
In 1998, Christina Ricci appeared in "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" and starred in "Buffalo '66", "Pecker", and "The Opposite of Sex".
In 1998, Christina Ricci starred in several independent films, including "Buffalo '66", "The Opposite of Sex", and "Pecker".
Christina Ricci starred in "Sleepy Hollow" and hosted Saturday Night Live in 1999.
Christina Ricci was nominated for a Golden Globe for "The Opposite of Sex" in 1999.
Christina Ricci starred in "Bless the Child" and "The Man Who Cried" in 2000.
Christina Ricci starred in and produced "Prozac Nation" in 2001.
Christina Ricci starred in and produced "Prozac Nation" in 2001.
Christina Ricci joined the cast of "Ally McBeal" in 2002 for its final season.
In 2002, Christina Ricci appeared in "The Laramie Project", "Miranda", "Ally McBeal", and "Pumpkin".
Christina Ricci co-starred in the film Monster in 2003, portraying Selby Wall, a fictionalized version of Tyria Moore.
In 2005, Christina Ricci provided vocals for Beck's song "Hell Yes" and starred in the horror film Cursed.
Christina Ricci starred in Black Snake Moan and Home of the Brave in 2006.
In 2006, Christina Ricci received an Emmy nomination for her guest role on "Grey's Anatomy".
In 2006, Ricci appeared in Grey's Anatomy, earning an Emmy nomination, and starred in the film Penelope.
In 2006, after facing criticism from PETA for wearing reindeer fur, Christina Ricci pledged to stop wearing animal fur, leading to her removal from PETA's "Worst Dressed" list.
On April 25, 2007, Christina Ricci became the national spokesperson for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN).
Christina Ricci began dating Owen Benjamin in 2008 after they met on the set of "All's Faire in Love".
Ricci co-starred in Speed Racer and appeared in a segment of New York, I Love You in 2008.
Christina Ricci and Owen Benjamin became engaged in March 2009.
In 2009, Christina Ricci wrote a Huffington Post article discussing how her work with RAINN affected her by hearing victims' struggles.
In 2009, Ricci appeared in the TV series Saving Grace and the film After.Life.
On September 23, 2010, Christina Ricci made her Broadway debut in Time Stands Still.
Christina Ricci made her Broadway debut in "Time Stands Still" in 2010.
Christina Ricci began starring in "Pan Am" in 2011.
Ricci appeared in the film Bucky Larson: Born to Be a Star and starred in the TV series Pan Am in 2011.
In April 2012, Christina Ricci returned to the stage in A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Christina Ricci met James Heerdegen while working on the television series "Pan Am" in 2012.
Christina Ricci's show "Pan Am" ended in 2012.
Ricci co-starred in Bel Ami and headlined Around the Block in 2012.
Christina Ricci and James Heerdegen announced their engagement in February 2013.
Christina Ricci married James Heerdegen on October 26, 2013, in Manhattan.
Ricci provided a voice for the animated film The Smurfs 2 in 2013.
Christina Ricci's son was born in August 2014.
In 2014, Ricci starred in the Lifetime film Lizzie Borden Took an Ax.
Ricci provided a voice for The Hero of Color City in 2014.
Christina Ricci produced and starred in "The Lizzie Borden Chronicles" in 2015.
In 2016, Christina Ricci starred in the independent drama "Mothers and Daughters", playing a character who receives life-altering news from a relative she was estranged from.
Ricci received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination in 2016 for her performance in The Lizzie Borden Chronicles.
Christina Ricci produced and starred in "Z: The Beginning of Everything" in 2017.
In 2018, Christina Ricci took on the lead role in "Distorted", a psychological thriller where she portrayed a character with bipolar disorder. Her performance was praised despite the film's mixed reception.
Police were called to Christina Ricci's Woodland Hills home on June 25, 2020.
Christina Ricci filed for divorce from James Heerdegen on July 2, 2020, citing physical and emotional abuse.
Christina Ricci was granted a restraining order against James Heerdegen in January 2021.
Christina Ricci was awarded full custody of her son, with Heerdegen receiving visitation rights, in April 2021.
Christina Ricci married Mark Hampton in October 2021.
Christina Ricci and Mark Hampton's daughter was born in December 2021.
Christina Ricci appeared in "The Matrix Resurrections" in 2021, reuniting with the Wachowskis.
Christina Ricci began starring in "Yellowjackets" in 2021, receiving Emmy and Golden Globe nominations for her performance.
In March 2022, Christina Ricci was cast in the Netflix series "Wednesday", directed by Tim Burton.
"Wednesday" premiered on Netflix in November 2022, with Christina Ricci playing Marilyn Thornhill. The show was well-received and Ricci's performance was praised.
Christina Ricci appeared in the first season of Netflix's "Wednesday" in 2022.
In 2022, Christina Ricci received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role as Misty Quigley in "Yellowjackets".
In 2022, Christina Ricci spoke about her experiences with type-casting and the challenges she faced being categorized as a character actress early in her career.
Christina Ricci voiced Harley Quinn in the podcast series "Harley Quinn and The Joker: Sound Mind", released by Spotify in January 2023.
Christina Ricci voiced Catwoman in the animated series "Batman: Caped Crusader" in 2024.