“We all have insecurities, and the thing that makes them crippling is that we all have the ability to blow them up into such huge issues in our minds, that we might as well have a facial deformity. It keeps us from really going out there and living our lives, and forgetting about hating yourself and just experiencing the world around you.”

American actress

Christina Ricci is an American actress known for playing unusual characters with a dark edge. She built much of her career in independent productions, while also appearing in numerous box-office hits. Her work has brought her nominations for a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a Primetime Emmy Award. She is often associated with roles that lean eccentric or unsettling, which has helped define her screen presence.