The Addams Family has been adapted multiple times, with seven actresses playing Wednesday Addams, including Lisa Loring, Cindy Henderson, Christina Ricci, Debi Derryberry, Nicole Fugere, Chloë Grace Moretz, and Jenna Ortega. Christina Ricci's portrayal of Wednesday Addams in the 1990s movie duology established the character's iconic sardonic and dark persona, while Jenna Ortega's performance in the 2022 Netflix series brings a gothic and socially awkward take to the character. Jenna Ortega's portrayal of Wednesday Addams has been highly successful, making history as the most-watched English television series on Netflix in its first week and earning critical acclaim, including nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award, SAG award, and Golden Globe. Ortega is now known as the new face of the beloved character.
The Addams Family have been a fixture on screen since the 1960s with several actors who played Wednesday Addams helping the character become an icon. The classic characters are originally...
The Addams Family have been a fixture on screen since the 1960s with several actors who played Wednesday Addams helping the character become an icon. The classic characters are originally...
- 2/15/2024
- by Colin McCormick, Jordan Williams, Katy Rath
- ScreenRant.com
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