Christina Ricci recently shared a disturbing childhood memory during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The actress revealed that when she was just 11 years old, she and her friends received an explicit photo in the mail. The incident occurred after Ricci and her friends repeatedly prank called a man named Jarred who they would speak to when they called the 1-800-MATRESS number. One of the girls gave Jarred her address, and he sent a printed photo of his penis to the group of 11-year-olds.
The unexpected delivery shocked Ricci, who described the photo as being developed at a CVS photo shop. She recounted how Jarred had mentioned that he wanted to send the photo to the group of girls who kept prank calling him. Despite the shocking nature of the incident, Ricci and her friends kept it a secret and stopped calling Jarred altogether. During her appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ricci and the host joked about the situation, with Kimmel commenting on Jarred’s behavior.
In the early 1990s, Ricci was establishing herself as a child star in Hollywood. Following her debut in the film “Mermaids” in 1990, she portrayed Wednesday Addams in “The Addams Family” (1991) and its sequel “Addams Family Values” (1993). She also starred in popular films like “Casper” and “Now and Then” in 1995. Ricci enjoyed success as a child actress, but in a recent interview on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, she detailed the challenges of dealing with fame at a young age. She shared how people would follow her home, making her feel threatened despite living by herself.
To cope with the challenges of being a child star, Ricci developed strategies to avoid potential stalkers. She described a liquor store near her home where she would seek refuge if she suspected someone was following her. Ricci formed a bond with Rick, an employee at the store, who would come out and chase off anyone who was following her. Despite the difficulties she faced, Ricci’s career has been celebrated, as evidenced by her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. During the unveiling ceremony, Ricci was joined by her husband, Mark Hampton, and their two children, Freddie and Cleo. Her journey as a successful actress, from childhood stardom to adult roles, has been marked by both triumphs and challenges.
