Christina Ricci

About Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci, a remarkably talented and candid actress who emerged as a child star in the 1990s, was born on February 12, 1980, in Santa Monica, California. She is the youngest of four siblings, with her parents being Sarah (Murdoch), a realtor, and Ralph Ricci, who works as a lawyer and therapist. Her heritage includes Italian roots from her paternal grandfather, along with Irish and Scots-Irish ancestry. Ricci made her acting debut at the tender age of 9 in the film Mermaids (1990), sharing the screen with notable actresses Winona Ryder and Cher. Her significant breakthrough into adult roles came with The Ice Storm (1997), where she portrayed a nymphet who expertly seduces two brothers. Additionally, she collaborated with Johnny Depp and Casper Van Dien in Tim Burton's Sleepy Hollow (1999). As of February 2026, she has garnered 1.7 million followers on Instagram.