Addams Family: Go Behind the Scenes With 11-Year-Old Christina Ricci (Flashback)

Christina Ricci and Raul Julia chatted with ET on set of the 1991 classic comedy, ‘The Addams Family.’ Ricci, who famously played Wednesday Addams, was just 11-years-old in this behind-the-scenes interview! Upon landing the iconic role that’s inspired countless Halloween costumes, Ricci said her friends would annoy her by always humming the TV show’s theme song. Julia, who portrayed family patriarch Gomez Addams, believed the movie’s core message is to respect people who are usually perceived as ‘weird.’ There’s also peeks at deleted scenes while Julia rehearsed Gomez’s ‘Mamushka’ dance sequence with composer Marc Shaiman!
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[@trinaq]

These films were perfectly cast, especially Christina as Wednesday. I can't believe that she's 41 now, and that this movie has been out for 30 years! 🖤

[@Windexoreos]

im not surprised i see you here bahah, if i had a dollar for every time ive seen a comment of yours i would be able to buy a house in beverly hills lmfao

[@jonnaking3054]

Wow she's MY age!!

[@Endzeitstille]

c ricci will star in the new addams series

[@treystephens6166]

She’s not afraid to get naked either! 😃

[@lilyhussain1219]

Yh same 😊

[@kamen8361]

Christian Ricci was so mature for her age like she's very well spoken, there's nobody who could've played the role better NOBODY

[@Draliseth]

She's so well spoken she convinced the director to change the ending at the cast's behest.

[@jazzcl7]

@@Draliseth really?? what was the other ending

[@dollfie774]

That's not being "mature" it's just intelligent

[@maybe5918]

...there's nobody who could've played the role better NOBODY. Oh, also, that right there is Jenna Ortega.

[@atrudokht]

@@dollfie774 much like Emma Watson then

[@nicholasgarrick7546]

Christina Ricci always be the best Wednesday Addams Ever. She was just prefect.

[@valeriedeleon3711]

I AGREE WITH YOU🥺

[@wednesdayaddams1356]

AGREED 🕸💀👍

[@reganlouise3275]

Agreedddd

[@AylaNoelleLee]

Her and Lisa Loring both

[@officialaidanrussell8145]

True LMFAOO

[@meanieeheart4236]

rip to raul Julia, he really played the hell out of the father ''Gomez'' he passed shortly after the second movie, they didn't want to continue the series without him😢

[@egb50000]

It would have been a great film. The world truly lost a rare gem in the form Raul Julia when he died. RIP

[@cgill914]

I didn’t know he died :( He really seemed like such a lovely, kind man.

[@chistitan9066]

I wish there were more the addams family movies with the same actors

[@trinaq]

Me too, it's a shame that there will never be another Addams Family movie with Raul Julia as Gomez. He was the perfect choice for that role!

[@chistitan9066]

@@trinaq totally agree with you he was perfect as gomez :)

[@giuseppeianniello1998]

Raul Julia died in the mid-90s. His last film was Street Fighter, a movie that was critically panned but his role as the villainous M.Bison was acclaimed and got posthumous nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the Saturn Awards

[@alienbenny8384]

@@giuseppeianniello1998 Oh my gosh he must have nailed M Bison and I have to see it!!! I don't really care if it's a bad movie, I think him being M Bison is one of the best casting decisions to date lol.

[@WretchedDrummer]

@@alienbenny8384 Raul Julia definitely carries that film! Street Fighter.

[@mr.joaquin7830]

She played that role FLAWLESSLY

[@retroz1lla]

I believe that these two movies had one of _the best_ casting ever in a motion picture. They all fit the characters spot on. From Gomez to Lurch there is no role that could've been cast better.

[@zees2449]

I mostly agree but Scooby Doo live action is right up there with the spot on casting..I'd say they're tied or Scooby Doo is possibly the best most accurate casting of all time

[@TAJY26]

@@zees2449 Freddie Prince Jr was a bit lame as Fred, in my opinion, otherwise the casting was excellent especially for Shaggy

[@Moonlit.22]

They all played their roles perfectly ! I love these Addams 🖤 Weird looking people are human beings too. RIP Raul Julia

[@atrudokht]

He died at age 54 due to stomach cancer. May he found peace 🙏

[@CNCMCH]

@@atrudokht I thought it was a stroke?

[@martyfer2494]

@@atrudokht nooo he was so young, i bet he would've love this wednesday version:(

[@wabmwijesinghe8440]

Awww no I didn't know he's gone :'( He was the best Gomez Addams!

[@teganrae4499]

Omg Christina’s little voice. What a cutie she was/ is..

[@dunktheball]

She seemed smart in interviews even back then too.

[@JTuncap]

Little Christina Ricci is too adorable! So much talent at such a young age.

[@watchinvidzwatchinvidz7691]

Christina Ricci is Wednesday. She killed it playing that role.

[@gwilliams5901]

I loved Raul’s outlook on people even back then

[@TheRamadonis]

This is without a doubt the best casting ever in movie history. It's like the script was designed for this particular cast.

[@lorinhaco6476]

"Weard looking people are humans too" what a great message of a movie!

[@jesseramirez9062]

weird

[@sagittarianwolf8513]

@@jesseramirez9062 like gays

[@jesseramirez9062]

@@sagittarianwolf8513 you good? You're nonsensical reply suggests you have brain damage.

[@richmiras4650]

@@sagittarianwolf8513 homophobic behavior

[@neurosharkhop3339]

@@sagittarianwolf8513 we're weirdos... What about you? What's your excuse?

[@N3WY0R1CAN]

I love that Christina ricci is in the show Wednesday as a teacher and when she gets introduced to wednesday you can see how proud she is for jenna ortega n I'm sure it brings back memories for her

[@amandanies3174]

My favorite characters are Gomez, Morticia, and Wednesday. Christina absolutely nailed it as Wednesday. And Raul and Anjelica were fantastic as Gomez and Morticia. It saddens me though, thinking about Raul Julia. I wish he were still around to see the impact he made (to future generations at least) as Gomez. And his message of treating people equally, no matter how different, is beautiful.

[@william678910]

Christina as Wednesday was a great pick but man....Raul Julia as Gomez....that was the movie's soul.

[@vinces4812]

RIP Raul Julia. Will forever be the perfect Gomez Addams.

[@thetangentareapodcast5005]

Raul seemed like such a gentle soul 🥺

[@ProfessorSassypants]

Those movies are utter perfection. The whole cast were so wonderful in their roles. She was perfect.

[@Rj3k244]

Fun fact if you didnt know this, the original Christina Ricci, is actually in the new Wednesday series. She plays the red head plant lady

[@jesuslover5968]

I had no idea!!!!

[@poycicle1953]

Yes! I believe it was in the trailer. So happy that our previous actress who played Wednesday is in this adaptation. I already finished the show and she was amazing ❤️

[@wandering4786]

Didn’t know !

[@mikucest]

Her name is Miss/mrs/ms thorn hill

[@drebugsita]

Raul Julia was such a force of nature! Such a loss he passed too young. The casting was all-around incredible

[@fish4026]

I grow up with their version of Addams Family. That is definitely part of my core memory.

[@goncalvessray]

I love Raul’s voice so much, he was a amazing singer, amazing dancer and a wonderful actor

[@Jonipoon]

It’s unfortunate that Raul Julia passed away mere months after the second film was released… Otherwise I’m pretty sure they would’ve done a third film with this amazing cast.

[@neurosharkhop3339]

We'll miss him forever🖤✨ Eternal Raul Juliá❤️❤️❤️

[@kylekullin2520]

@@neurosharkhop3339 what about Tom Petty?

[@PaulyWally30]

What did he die of?

[@TheDrexxus]

@@PaulyWally30 Raul Julia? He technically died of a stroke, but it was essentially complications of stomach cancer. He was 54 I believe.

[@dylancole1910]

A legend passes down the torch to another young and up coming legend. Christina was great, but there is so much potential in Jenna. They both nailed it in their own special ways. 😄

[@bloodsuckaa]

100% agreed!!

[@FakedStick]

the writing alone is far worse than the 90's version

[@katarzynab946]

@@FakedStick funny to think Burton didn’t want to direct films bc of bad script lol

[@rick9977015]

what perfectly cast Wednesday and Gomez. Don't know if it was Ricci's first movie, but she did an excellent job. Been a fan since. When i heard Julia was gonna do Gomez I was pretty excited to see that.

[@TheAmarok87]

I don#t know how many films Ricci already made at that time, but before the first "Addams Family" movie, she already starred in "Mermaids" alongside Cher and Winona Ryder.

[@ashleyrankin2456]

Christina was my first crush as a kid, to this day she still captivates me with those eyes

[@valeriedeleon3711]

SAME, she's so pretty🥺🥺🥺🥺😭

[@iancruz6617]

First saw her in casper. No diea.

[@ChrisWolff2013]

@@valeriedeleon3711 Always a very pretty girl. Even in her first movie Mermaids she was too cute for this world.

[@valeriedeleon3711]

@@ChrisWolff2013 so real

[@chistitan9066]

Lurch watching Wednesday like a proud father 🙂

[@shoppinmadnesz22]

*you can tell even at that young age, Christina was already very intelligent, articulate, mature, and had a certain charisma about her*

[@Scary.9]

R.I.P Raúl Juliá, the best Gomez 🥺🥺🥺

[@s.o.q2914]

Even after years the Addams Family is still gold.

[@armandoucles5346]

Christina Ricci will always be Wednesday Addams to me. I was 7 years old when the film came out.

[@stephaniel5402]

Christina Ricci will always be the true Wednesday in my eyes. 🖤

[@DerekMcAdam2023]

Becoming a good actress is know and understand the character they play. Christina Ricci is perfect for Wednesday Adams ever.

[@JamesScholes]

Watching this now makes me realise how perfectly cast this movie was.

[@tranmanhuc6292]

0:45 This is how the cuteness was defined

[@bartsimpsonsimpson3367]

Raul Julia, I can only imagine what his no doubt great filmography would have looked like by 2021

[@thekrazyhatter5063]

The GOAT her and Winona Are The Goth Queens of hollywood

[@bixby451]

Christina Ricci is a freaking legend.

[@corbellocorchiani3746]

R.I.P. Raul Julia

[@afrocurly_thrift]

The cast for the entire film is amazing!! .My favourites was Wednesday, i wanted to be Wednesday at 6 years old...shs was my idol! but uncle fester and Gomez was my other favourites.. ..soo sad ...only now 30 years later did I find out Raul died a year after the second film. Such a talented acto ri.p🌹.

[@kendrai.304]

One of my old time favourites, introducing me to Christina Ricci's incredible talent before knowing she was the little girl in Mermaids. She is one of the best I'm the industry 💚

[@dunktheball]

what's weird is I think I also had watched mermaids first, but then years later noticed her in her other movies and then realized I had seen her in mermaids. lol. And she did a great job in Mermaids also.

[@songhenry1084]

She’s an adorable little girl lol

[@valiyahonly3245]

And she’s even in the new series 🥺🖤

[@chesca7295]

These actors optimized each of their characters. Any actor to play the role afterwards would always have to match their greatness. Never have

[@johndododoe1411]

Have you seems Melissa Hunter's series "Adult Wednesday Adams"?

[@e-writer342]

She’s soooo cute in the interview🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 she’s still very beautiful but to see her so mature and so good actress in such an age….. brilliant and cutie!

[@asmrwithjenny4667]

Awesome flashback Rip Raul Julia

[@oscarthagrouch]

actor for gomez was so fine

[@daria5846]

His first name is a last name?

[@Oybek1207]

Raul Julia was great as Gomez

[@diane4538]

I love her as Wednesday and as Kat in Casper 🖤

[@MusicInMyHeart]

In my desired reality Raul Julia is still alive and playing Gomez for a fifth movie. At this point he’s already won like 5 Oscars but comes back to this role because he has nothing to prove because he’s THAT iconic.

[@paulschauer6273]

Raul Julia slayed as Gomez this movie has time and time again been one of my favourite movies

[@robespierre1985]

It's a darn shame they never made Addams Family III with this great cast.

[@Mastah_Mdot]

Raul Julia was so good in his roles.

[@SaraShakur94]

Christina will always be the greatest Wednesday

[@thundertower]

ugh the cast were s+++ tier Raul Julia put his heart and soul into his role

[@GavinRamonShow]

As a little kid Ricci was my school boy crush. She was great and Raul Julia, god rest his soul. I really miss that guy! His performance in these movies have stuck with me ever since. Just loved him

[@rosa2098]

She was so mature. How cute!

[@inurarea4181]

Raúl's accent was the best AAA

[@thebonaanza3592]

they were the perfect cast tbhh

[@spookyspice596]

Raul Julia looks like he must have been a delight to work with! RIP 🖤

[@ijansk]

I've watched the preview with the new Wednesday and I must say that I am not convinced. This is the genuine Wednesday. She played it very well.

[@mikecandy2830]

Watch the series you’ll be convinced

[@jesseramirez9062]

@@mikecandy2830 even less hyped after watching it. Very mediocre. Werewolves, vampires? lol. What made the previous iteration of the Addams' stand out is they... stood out. From society. Would have preferred just seeing Wednesday in a public school setting. Jenna is ok. but mansplaining, male gaze, patriarchy? lol lame

[@mikecandy2830]

@@jesseramirez9062 well looks like majority of people disagree with your opinion 😬

[@jesseramirez9062]

@@mikecandy2830 Oh the ambassador of the masses replies to me! No one cares of your hyperbolic comment nor your prepubescent use of emojis.

[@mikecandy2830]

@@jesseramirez9062 just letting you know your taste sucks that’s all! 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤬sorry I got you so mad

[@johnbrito3471]

Raul Julia so incredible!! 🖤

[@StopListenThink]

When I was a kid I used to wear my hair like that so LOL she reminds me of me - I love the Addams family

[@klassicalmuzik]

RIP Raul Julia. Gone way too soon

[@whatzupwitu]

It’s gobsmacking that people are just discovering that Christina Ricci portrayed Wednesday Addams in this film after seeing Christina as a teacher in the new Wednesday series on Netflix.

[@ItalianOrlando]

She was PERFECT for the part!!

[@kristinaF54]

I wish they'd include the making of documentary and behind the scenes featurettes on the dvd releases as they usually only include two trailers or nothing at all extra. This is one of my favourite movies ever.

[@imperfectartist9650]

Christina in Addams family-☠️👿 Christina in real life -😍❤️

[@EmmettLBrown2015]

This is the perfect cast they can ever choose for The Addams family, I love the first and second one

[@giovanirafael]

For me she's the best Wednesday there's no other like her 😌 i'm sorry, but Christina Ricci made this character become an icon and i just love love love her for that! 🤗💖❤️❤️❤️

[@Christopher_J]

Christina is absolutely adorable! Think this was one of the first films I ever watched in a cinema.

[@reginakadar9129]

Nagyon aranyosan beszélt Christina 😊🥹

[@istvankrisztiantorok1995]

Bizony. 🙂

[@inurarea4181]

Raúl was so handsome 😭💘

[@Scottwilkie18]

R I p Raul Julia

[@sonny5068]

Ricci is just amazing. Raul Julia is the perfect Gomez.

[@MzBrOdUs18]

The best Cast. Nobody can play the Adam’s like these ppl. Nobody..

[@kenrock2]

Raul Julia has the most iconic look as Gomez... truly miss him

[@dawho157]

this is way better or shall i say the best casting amongst all adams family compared to the 1950s or the recent one in netflix

[@Victor-hf8kk]

OMG!!I went to the movies to see this and love this franchise !! thank you for this I needed it

[@shermanshecapio3944]

Christina Ricci (Mrs Thornhill) had previously starred as Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family (1991) and Addams Family Values (1993).

[@mandybear7063]

This is such a treat! Thank you for uploading this! :D

[@kharamay4771]

these actors are so great

[@rayoflight6505]

Addams Family Values is the best sequel ever (Well besides Terminator 2)

[@markstephenson3733]

And the Godfather II

[@EngPheniks]

I want to see an Addams family reboot where Christina Ricci gets to play Morticia Addams. She also somehow resembles Carolyn Jones of the Original series.

[@arissimion67]

Excellent actors. They played the addams family so well. 👍🏻

[@zmrdaredevil]

The Addams Family 🖤🤍 they maybe weird, and creepy, but in a cool way. Their uniqueness what makes them stand out amongst the rest.

[@Firespawnable]

I had a huge crush on her as a kid 😂

[@annwojcik5566]

They have been some of the top picks for Halloween costumes 👍❤

[@AndressaCosta-dr2zd]

Ricci is awesome!! Loved to see her back on Wednesday's new series :)))

[@lgt_jne]

Her Wednesday version will always be my favorite and Jenna's Wednesday is second to my list

[@jokersace8832]

I could be 80 and still sit down and watch these movies just brilliant to watch.

[@tussarhajong5775]

brings back memories.....my childhood movies

[@peytondoss405]

There will never be a better Wednesday Addams than Christina 🖤🖤

[@majotegui8160]

She's the best Wednesday I've ever seen❤❤❤

[@beardedentity]

Hands down

[@enidmercedad]

RIP Raul Julua. To see a Puerto Rican on tv when you didn't really see them was huge for my family. It's even more amazing that the new Gomez is another boricua. Well a sorta Rican. Still Puerto Rican blood

[@tchannel9354]

When i was a Child i liked this Movie , because of her playing this role.

[@SaelMyt]

Crazy how she plays the villain in the new Wednesday show. Pretty ironic lol.

[@Iris-kj2kp]

How could they missed Javier Bardem as Gomez? The man even look like Raul Julia.