American actress who began as a child star in "The Addams Family" and became a leading independent-film performer in the 1990s and 2000s.
Background
Born in Santa Monica, California, Ricci debuted in “Mermaids” (1990) at age 10 opposite Cher and Winona Ryder. She balanced child stardom with a Connecticut and New Jersey upbringing.
Career
Her dark turn as Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family” (1991) defined her early image. She moved into adult roles with Ang Lee’s “The Ice Storm” and Tim Burton’s “Sleepy Hollow”, and recently led the Showtime series “Yellowjackets”.
Style
Ricci is recognized for choosing offbeat and unsettling material and for advocacy work as founder of the Rape Foundation’s National Council on Sexual Violence. She holds an honorary degree from the University of Connecticut.
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