Christina Ricci Image Collection
by Abbey on Aug.14, 2010, under Actress, Gallery, updates
Christina Ricci (born February 12, 1980) is an American actress. She received initial recognition and praise for her performances as a child-star in films such as The Addams Family (1991), its sequel Addams Family Values (1993), as Wednesday Addams, and in Casper (1995). Ricci made a transition into more adult-oriented roles with The Ice Storm (1997), followed by an acclaimed performance in The Opposite of Sex (1998), for which she received a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress. Christina continued her success with well-received performances in Sleepy Hollow (1999) and Monster (2003).
Ricci has recently appeared in the films Black Snake Moan (2007), Penelope (2008), Speed Racer (2008), New York, I Love You (2009) and After.Life (2009) opposite Liam Neeson.
Christina began to appear in more adult roles in 1997, beginning with her role as the troubled, sexually curious Wendy Hood in Ang Lee’s critically acclaimed The Ice Storm. She subsequently appeared in films like the independent hit Buffalo ‘66 , John Waters’ Pecker, and Don Roos’ The Opposite of Sex. For her performance as Dede, Ricci won acclaim and was nominated for a Golden Globe and attained the unofficial title of the Sundance Film Festival’s 1998 “It Girl”. Although Christina missed out on an Academy Award nomination, Entertainment Weekly honored her well-received performance as one of the “Worst Oscar Snubs Ever”.
Later films included Sleepy Hollow (alongside Johnny Depp), and Prozac Nation (which featured her first on-screen nude scene). Christina starred opposite Charlize Theron in the film Monster. During Theron’s acceptance speech at the Golden Globes, she acknowledged Ricci, calling her the “unsung hero” of the film. She had to turn down the role of Ronna in Go because of scheduling conflicts; the role eventually went to Sarah Polley. Ricci was turned down four times for the role of Dolores Haze in Lolita, and the role eventually went to Dominique Swain. Ricci was originally slated to play the lead in Ghost World (2001), but by the time it was filmed she was too old for the part and had moved on to other projects. Thora Birch (Ricci’s co-star in Now And Then) took over the role. Ricci also turned down a role in Loser. Ricci made a cameo appearance on Beck’s successful album Guero, providing vocals on “Hell Yes”.
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