Yellowjackets star Christina Ricci reveals how she feels about her iconic Wednesday Addams 

Yellowjackets is a TV drama and thriller set in the United States, and it premiered on Showtime in November 2021. The program illustrates their previous experiences and their influence as adults in 2021.

As per the show’s storyline, the characters appear in both teenage and adult incarnations. Christina Ricci plays one of the adult roles, and the show is known for its drama, mystery, and outstanding performances.

In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Christina Ricci discussed her role as Wednesday Addams. She expressed pride and gratitude for the role that shaped her early career. Ricci stated that Wednesday will always retain a particular place in her heart, and she is grateful for the support of people all around the world.

More about Yellowjackets star Christina Ricci’s thoughts about her iconic Wednesday Addams

Christina Ricci's portrayal of Misty is one of Yellowjackets' most notable characters. The actress has been well-known for thirty years, and she first rose to fame in the early 1990s because of her roles in movies like Casper and The Addams Family.

Ricci talked about the ongoing impact of her portrayal of Wednesday Addams in a recent interview. She conveyed gratitude for the role's impact on her career and for connecting her with the audience who still find the role admirable. She said,

"The last time I played this part, I was 12. I'm now 44 years old, so I don't have a feeling of ownership over the character the way that I think some people might imagine. Wednesday's been played by many different people over the years. I'm not comparing it to Shakespeare, but you know how lots of people have played Juliet? It's like that."

Even after a long career, Ricci still feels a special connection to Wednesday and appreciates the character's enduring appeal.

According to reports of Times Entertainment, the actress shared,

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"Wednesday is still the character I'm best known for. I spent a ton of time in my childhood playing her and she had a huge influence on me and my career,"

Her role as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (1991) and its sequel is among her most well-known roles, and Ricci's portrayal of Gomez and Morticia Addams' sardonic, cynical, and astute daughter was an immediate hit.

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