Subsequent appearances in Casper and Now and Then (both 1995) brought her fame as a ' teen icon'. Ricci made her film debut at the age of nine in Mermaids (1990), which was followed by a breakout role as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel, Addams Family Values (1993). She is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Board of Review Award and a Satellite Award, in addition to nominations for Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Screen Actors Guild awards. Known for playing unusual characters with a dark edge, Ricci predominantly works in independent productions, but has also appeared in numerous box office hits: to date, her films have grossed in excess of US$1.4 billion.
Christina Ricci ( / ˈ r iː tʃ i/ REE-chee born February 12, 1980) is an American actress.
