Introduction:
Name : Christina Ricci
Nick Name: Squant
Height: 5'1"
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA
Date of Birth: February 12, 1980
Biography
Christina Ricci was born on February 12, 1980 in Santa Monica, California, USA. She is a popular American actress. Precocious, outspoken child-teen starlet of the 1990s, she is the the youngest of 4 children of a lawyer father and realtor mother. She was discovered by a movie critic all by luck in a bathroom.
Christina made her screen debut at the age of nine in Mermaids in which she worked with Cher and Winona Ryder. Then she signed the role of Wednesday in The Addams Family. However her big break thorugh which established her as a star child came up with "Casper." The film was lambasted by critics, but alas, embraced by audiences. Christina had a few roles - in the touching tale of young girls becoming women in "Now and Then" and forgetable roles like "That Darn Cat."
Christina stepped up and made a name for herself completely separate of her kid roles. The Ice Storm, Ang Lee's powerful 70s drama, was the film that saw Christina grow up. She displayed her amazing ability in the critically acclaimed role of Wendy. But, before critics could write her out, Christina popped out three huge indie successes that dropped her on the list of 'A-List Hollywood Actresses': Pecker, The Opposite of Sex, and Buffalo '66. The Opposite of Sex received the most praise, as it was also Lisa Kudrow's (Friends) turn to step out and prove herself.
The most incredible part of her carreer are the roles she never got to play. She was been turned down for roles in Jurassic Park, Little Women, Titanic (as Rose), Lolita (as Lolita), Batman & Robin, and Romeo + Juliet (as Juliet). If she had gotten even one of these major roles, she might be an even bigger star today.
Off the screen, Christina's best friend is "Now and Then" costar Gaby Hoffman. She is currently living with boyfriend Matthew Frauman. She works on the national board of VOX-Voices for Planned Parenthood, which works to promote the mission of Planned Parenthood to young adults. She will also be appearing in national ads for Emergency Contraception.
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