How Christina Ricci And The Addams Family Cast Fought For A Major Change To The Ending

Since making her on-screen debut in “Mermaids” at only nine years old, Christina Ricci has grown into one of the most prolific child stars who successfully made the transition into acting throughout adulthood.

The seasoned starlet has always been a professional both on screen and off, captivating audiences with her unique look and diverse talent.

For many of us, Ricci’s most memorable role was her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in director Barry Sonnenfeld’s 1991 film “The Addams Family” and his 1993 sequel “Addams Family Values.” Donning raven-colored pigtails, a signature black dress, and flat-affect, Ricci became a generation’s beloved personification of cartoonist Charles Addams’ character.

She not only embodied the role but also confidently asserted herself as an asset to the storytelling process by suggesting an alternate ending to the original “The Addams Family” script, a change that would resonate with audiences even decades later.Killin’ It In Show BusinessIn

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