Christina Ricci, 42, has long lived in the shadow of Hollywood. The modern world of cinema and television has recently loved unconventional freaks who deviate from the accepted standards of beauty or behavior. However, the beauty and style of the actress were appreciated, among others. Barry Sonnenfeld, the director of the cinema version of “The Addams Family” from the 90s, Woody Allen, Vincent Gallo and Tim Burton, who, in addition to casting her in “Honey Hollow”, also invited her to collaborate on the new Netflix series, “Wednesday “.
“Don’t call me a bitch”
She was born to play dark and unobvious roles. It seems authentic, because she herself exhibits similar features to the characters she plays. She admitted this, for example, in the case of Misty, the withdrawn, unpopular heroine of the series “Yellowjackets”, in which such difficult topics as m.in. cannibalism.
At that time, I was allowed to be a rebel in a way that I don’t think many other young women could be. And then there was no internet. […] I’m Misty. It’s interesting that people identify with such an extreme character and this sense of lack of acceptance, a sense of loneliness.
Ricci admitted, confirming that she was immediately intrigued by the character. The youth of the actress fell on the 90s, when Hollywood standards were extremely cruel. The media wrote things about her that she described as “disgusting”. In opposition, she gave controversial interviews and was hostile to journalists. Despite the adopted tactics, the events of those years had a strong impact on her. Even though she is over 40, she still thinks time stopped when she was 27. She has been chasing the cult of youth for a long time. Today, times have changed, but it’s not always easier for women in the industry.
You still have to deal with internalized misogyny. It’s becoming more and more common for women to use the word “female dog.” When people say that to me, I say, “If you’re not going to rape or beat me, please don’t call me a bitch.”
she said in an interview with The Guardian. In the same interview, she also shared unusual interests.
I love chaos […]. I’m very interested in deviant behavior and what happens to someone who feels very small – pettiness, control – especially how this applies to women’s experiences.
she admitted. As an example of the toxic treatment of young women, she cited the case of Britney Spears, whom she met in person. She described what happened to her as “horrible and unfair.”
New Wednesday has its quirks too
On the occasion of the premiere of the new production based on the adventures of the Addams Family, “Wednesday”, Jenna Ortega, who plays the main character, admitted that she also has unusual interests. When she was little, she would dissect the bodies of small animals she found dead in the backyard. The young actress was often compared to the series heroine even before Tim Burton offered her the role. However, she did not try to copy Christina Ricci who played her earlier. She also emphasizes the separateness of these characters in interviews.
I think it’s important to remember that this new Wednesday is different. Today’s youth deserve their own version of Wednesday. […] Jenna is amazing. I’d seen a few photos of the dressing room before I went on set, so I knew how [wygląda jako postać] and I thought it was a great modern version of the character. She is so true to heart and soul [oryginału]but modern at the same time.
she commented.
“Wednesday,” starring both Ricci and Ortega, is available to watch on Netflix.
Source: Gazeta
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