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Christina Ricci Talks ‘Yellowjackets,’ ‘Now & Then’ and Mental Health

44m · UnWrapped · 19 May 04:00

During this week’s episode of WrapWomen’s “UnWrapped” Podcast, “Yellowjackets” star Christina Ricci opens up about the “abuse” and “childhood trauma” she faced growing up and how she continues to navigate her mental health as an adult. 

During this episode, Ricci also…

  • Says she doesn’t have to like a character to play them
  • Says that although her “Yellowjackets” character Misty is a ‘very toxic person,’ she “empathizes” with her struggles and wants her to be as “strong and protective as possible”
  • Reveals she “has more of a relationship” with co-star Samantha Hanratty than she did with Rosie O’Donnell in “Now & Then”
  • Predicts that skinny jeans are “about to come right back”
  • Reveals her favorite emoji

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