Christina Ricci Still Lives in the Shadow of Wednesday Addams 30 Years Later

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Summary

  • Christina Ricci reflects on the lasting impact of her iconic role as Wednesday Addams, saying it still influences her.
  • Ricci embraces a new role in the Netflix series Wednesday, handing off the character of Wednesday Addams to Jenna Ortega.
  • Discussing her role in Yellowjackets, Ricci hints at an intense and surprising season 3 with a high body count.

Christina Ricci has been active in the movie business for more than thirty years, starting with her first major film appearance at the age of 9 in the 1990 comedy-drama “Mermaids”. Renowned for portraying unconventional characters with a touch of darkness, Ricci’s character as Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family” and its sequel “Addams Family Values” brought her global fame, solidifying her status as one of the most distinguished actors of her time.

In a later phase, Ricci returned to the series on Netflix where she first gained fame as Wednesday. Unlike before, she didn’t reprise her beloved character; instead, she passed it to the equally skilled Jenna Ortega. This time, Ricci assumed the role of Mrs. Marilyn Thornhill, a science teacher at Nevermore Academy who also serves as Wednesday’s dorm mother. Currently, Ricci is portraying Missy, an adult character, in the Showtime thriller TV series “Yellowjackets,” which revolves around a girls’ soccer team that experiences a catastrophic plane crash in the Ontario wilderness, forcing them to endure harsh conditions and deteriorating mental states. Thirty years after embodying Wednesday Addams, Ricci now shares insights about her iconic role and its lasting influence on her life.

Christina Ricci Reflects on How Wednesday Addams Has Always Been a Part of Her Life

In an interview with HELLO! Magazine (as reported by Bang Premier), the 45-year-old actress reminisced about her role as Wednesday Addams when she was just 11 years old. She shared that she is grateful to still be linked to the franchise, as it played a significant role in her life. Ricci stated that the character of Wednesday is the one she is most recognized for and, having spent much of her youth embodying her, she still feels deeply connected to the character even after many years have passed. “She left a tremendous impact on me and my career,” said Ricci.

Her impact on me remains strong. I spent a considerable amount of time aligning myself with her, and it brings me joy that she continues to play a significant role in my life on Wednesdays.

In the series Yellowjackets, actress Ricci describes her character, Misty, as the most enjoyable to portray because Misty is so arrogant. In the adult storyline, Misty Quigley is depicted as a dedicated yet manipulative person who yearns for acceptance and is always seeking validation. She’s willing to resort to dubious tactics to achieve her ambitions. As Ricci puts it, “Misty seems almost detached from reality. She believes she can do anything without consequence.” This characterization of Misty as amusing yet twisted and socially awkward adds depth to her complex role in the show.

While keeping much of the intrigue surrounding Yellowjackets season 3 under wraps, Ricci offers further insight into the enigma behind the survivors’ past and their present predicament. Expect numerous unexpected developments. It’s thrilling, chilling, and gripping stuff – though I won’t spoil anything, just know that the death toll will be substantial. Similarly, in Wednesday Season 1, the character Laurel Gates (Marilyn Thornhill) was vanquished at the finale, making a return for Wednesday Season 2 seem unlikely. However, Ricci hinted that there might still be a chance for this character to reappear in some form during future seasons.

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2025-04-03 11:56