Christina Ricci Explains Why Her Son Won't Be a Child Actor

The actress cites logistical challenges and concerns about childhood fame as reasons for her decision.

Christina Ricci shared on the Today show that her 10-year-old son Freddie frequently visits her on the set of 'Yellowjackets' and enjoys the experience.
Freddie has expressed interest in becoming a child actor, but Ricci has declined due to practical reasons, such as her inability to accompany him while working.
Ricci believes Freddie has potential as an actor, citing his talent for deception and trickery, but she prefers he waits until adulthood to pursue acting seriously.
In a 2019 interview, Ricci described childhood fame as harmful, emphasizing the risks and challenges it poses to children in the industry.
Ricci, who began her acting career as a child, shares Freddie with her ex-husband James Heerdegen and is also mother to 3-year-old daughter Cleopatra with her current husband Mark Hampton.