Two-time Emmy nominee Christina Ricci regrets posing in pink lingerie at 19 for the cover of Rolling Stone’s ‘Nice & Naughty’ in 1999 after starring in Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo ’66 and Don Roos’ The Opposite of Sex.
It’s not how I would have chosen to dress, but it’s very period. Not very well,’ confessed the 43-year-old former child star. the same magazine last Wednesday.
‘When I was a kid, the moment you looked like a teenager, you had to quit. I was very lucky, because (I) coincided with independent films that wanted to cast real teenagers to play teenagers.’
Christina admitted that she “was a bit of a dork” while doing interviews back then, saying, “I could have handled it in a less adolescent way.”
To this day, Ricci’s starting to feel a little more carefree about the things I say. And that’s not good for me. I always go too far. I never realize how horrible what I’m saying is until someone else says, “What the hell?”
‘Nice & Naughty’: Two-time Emmy nominee Christina Ricci regrets posing in pink lingerie at 19 for the 1999 Rolling Stone cover after starring in Vincent Gallo’s Buffalo ’66 and Don’s The Opposite of Sex Roos
The 43-year-old former child star confessed to the same magazine last Wednesday: “It’s not how I would have chosen to dress, but it is very much of its time.” Not good’
The Cali-born, New Jersey-raised actress also admitted that she suffered from anorexia for a year in her teens.
“The number of years I’ve spent obsessed with trying to make sure no one can criticize you for your appearance…I’ve really embraced this body positivity thing,” Christina said.
“It’s a great relief to know that no one can call you fat. (When) people complain about things like that, I always say, “Haven’t you heard? We don’t have to worry about that anymore!”
Ricci has changed since welcoming her two sons: Frederick, 9; and his 15-month-old daughter Cleopatra from her marriage to Dolly Grip James Heerdegen and hairdresser Mark Hampton.
“I had gotten to a very nihilistic place when I had my son,” the Wednesday star recalled.
“So it made me more emotional and more willing to admit that I’m human.”
When Christina was preparing to reprise her role as ruthless nurse Misty Quigley in the second season of Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson’s time-jumping drama Yellowjackets, which premieres March 26 on Showtime, she watched the first season with little Frederick even though it was rated for television. -MOTHER.
“I sat down with him so I could jump on any inappropriate parts, which there are a lot of,” Ricci said.
Christina admitted she was “a bit of a dork” while doing interviews back then, saying, “I could have handled it in a less adolescent way” (pictured 1999)
To this day, Ricci’s starting to feel a little more carefree about the things I say. And that’s not good for me. I always go too far. I never realize how horrible what I’m saying is until someone else says, ‘What the hell?’ (Pictured Feb. 27)
Mother of two: The Cali-born, New Jersey-raised actress has changed since welcoming her two sons: Frederick, 9; and his daughter Cleopatra, 15 months—since their marriages to Dolly Grip James Heerdegen and hairstylist Mark Hampton (M, pictured Dec. 25)
Christina recalled: “I had gotten to a very nihilistic place when I had my son, so it made me more emotional and ready to admit that I’m human” (pictured May 27)
To her surprise, the eccentric character of the Harley Quinn & The Joker: Sound Mind actress has a love interest this season: citizen detective Walter, played by Lord of the Rings alumnus Elijah Wood.
“I did all this press talking about how I thought she wasn’t interested in men and would never have been in a relationship, and then they were like, ‘Bam! Season two, love interest!” Christina laughed.
“The idea baffled me, and whether or not the characters become romantically involved is something that will be discovered as people see this. But if I had to have a love interest like this character, I’m really happy it’s Elijah, because he’s wonderful to work with.’
Ricci will voice Kit and her alter ego Ivana Viktimm in Paul McComas and Holly Trasti’s animated drama Unplugged.
The Independent Spirit Award nominee has a role as Dr. Dresden Corliss in Michael Ryan’s sci-fi film The Dresden Sun, to be distributed by VMI Worldwide.
Christina will also reprise her role as Nevermore Academy botany professor Marilyn Thornhill/Laurel Gates in the Tim Burton spinoff series Wednesday, which Netflix officially renewed for a second season on January 6.
Premieres March 26 on Showtime! When Ricci was preparing to reprise her role as ruthless nurse Misty Quigley in the second season of Ashley Lyle and Bart Nickerson’s time-skip drama Yellowjackets, she watched the first season with little Frederick even though it was rated TV. -MA.
The Wednesday star noted: “I sat down with him so I could preview any inappropriate parts, which there are a lot of” (pictured Oct. 31).
‘He is so wonderful to work with!’ To her surprise, Christina’s eccentric character has a love interest this season: citizen detective Walter, played by Lord of the Rings alum Elijah Wood (right).
