Christina Ricci: take-charge celeb. (fun fearless females 2002).(Brief Article)(Interview)

Christina Ricci may have played some scary characters on the big screen (Addams Family or Sleepy Hollow, anyone?), but this actress-cum-producer isn't afraid of anything when it comes to taking on challenges in her career. While most child stars tend to burn out during their teens, 21-year-old Christina has developed into a highly respected adult actress and is now taking control by producing (not to mention starring in) the upcoming flicks Prozac Nation and Pumpkin. And while being a successful actress and producer would be more than enough for most people, Christina is going to be trying her hand at directing in the movie Speed Queen.

How did you feel about doing your first nude scene in Prozac Nation?

I figured I was exploiting everything else about myself in the movie, so why not throw my body in there too. It wasn't a sex scene--it's just me sitting in my room before I go to college. I made [costar] Michelle Williams, who's also my roommate, come to the set even though she wasn't shooting that day so she could make sure I looked okay. In the ...