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Christina Ricci

ARELY DOES A PERFORMANCE, LET ALONE ONE BY A CHILD ACTOR, become a cultural reset for an entire generation. That’s exactly what happened when Christina Ricci first played Wednesday Addams in movie (1991). “There have been many iterations of her, because she’s (November 23), where she’ll play a teacher in the school attended by Wednesday (Jenna Ortega). The path from child star to acclaimed adult actor appeared seamless for Ricci, although she says “it didn’t feel that way, but I’m glad it looks that way,” saying “I definitely got lucky.” Soon she’ll return to her Emmy-nominated role of Misty in (Showtime). “I’ve been so happy that people responded to the show this way. It’s wonderful to be a part of something that’s new and different and really inspiring for people.”

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