How old was Christina Ricci when she played Wednesday Addams?

Christina Ricci was just 11 years old when she played Wednesday Addams in the popular early 90s film, The Addams Family. She was the perfect age for the role; old enough to handle some of the more complex scenes, but still young enough to be believable as the young Wednesday.

Ricci was already an experienced actress by the time she was cast as Wednesday. She was born in 1980 and started appearing in commercials when she was just 10 years old. She made her feature film debut in Mermaids the same year, when she was just 10. In 1991 she was cast as Wednesday and, despite her young age, she was able to perform the role brilliantly.

The Addams Family was a huge hit, and Ricci's performance was widely praised. She was nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Motion Picture for her performance in the film, and it was the start of a successful acting career for Ricci.