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Christina Ricci Recalls a Man Sending a Photo of His Penis to Her When She Was 11

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Christina Ricci is recalling a disturbing moment from her childhood.

While appearing as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! on April 10, the actress, 45, spoke about a time when a man sent her a photo of his penis when she was a preteen in 1991.

“When I was 11, I had a group of girlfriends, and we would all call 1-800-Mattress,” Ricci told host Jimmy Kimmel, further explaining, “We prank-called them so much that we ended up having a regular guy that we would talk to named Jared.”

After many calls, Ricci told Kimmel, 57, that things took a turn for the worst for her and her friends when “one of these idiot girls gave Jared her address, and he sent a picture of his penis in the mail.”

“It was a printed-out photo developed at CVS Photoshop or something,” she continued.

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Christina Ricci when she was younger, Christina Ricci in 2025.

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As Ricci and Kimmel made light of the incident, even poking fun at the idea of the man looking through his photo order and approving of the private part picture, the Yellowjackets star said she could not recall if the mail piece sent had a return address.

The actress also told the comedian that none of the friends in the group alerted a parent or the police about the situation. “No one told anymore. We just stopped calling,” she said.

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Kimmel later joked to Ricci that the man “invented the d— pic, really,” to which she responded, “It certainly was the first d— pic I saw.”

“I mean, that’s a lot of effort. He gets an ‘A’ for effort, and he also gets a ‘P’ for pervert,” Kimmel then teased.

Christina Ricci in April 2025.

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The year when Ricci got the penis photo from the store worker fell around the same time she starred in her breakout role of Wednesday Addams in The Addams Family.

She previously made her film debut at the age of nine in Mermaids (1990), and later went on to continue her child actor roles in Casper and Now and Then, both released in 1995.

Ricci opened up to PEOPLE about her child stardom in a 2018 interview, stating, “I’ve had some incredible experiences and loved working as a child.”

The mother of two added, “I loved working. I loved being a kid who had a talent. I loved being good at something. I loved all that positive reinforcement I got every day. I loved getting to use my imagination in a way that really created things. It was incredible to be able to do that so young.”

Jimmy Kimmel Live! airs weeknights on ABC.

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Inside top Comic-Con activations from ‘Lanterns’ to ‘Percy’

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While A-list celebs from Ryan Gosling to Johnny Depp appeared at San Diego Comic-Con to promote their blockbuster studio projects, several brands launched free activations for fans downtown — with or without the pricey passes.

Here’s a rundown of the top activations:

HBO Max emerged as MVP of the Gaslamp Quarter this year, putting on two takeovers of downtown locales to tout new shows, DC’s “Lanterns” and “Big Bang Theory” spin-off, “Stuart Fails to Save the Universe.”

The “Lanterns Training Headquarters” at the sprawling Venue 808 gave attendees a chance to be recruited into the Green Lantern Corps for an interactive journey. Hands-on training included an escape room, a “freefall flight test,” target practice at a shooting range (they weren’t real guns), and, of course, souvenir Green Lantern rings.

Stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt and Poorna Jagannathan, alongside creators and writers Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof and Tom King stopped by to take on the challenge themselves.

“Stuart Fails to Save the Universe” brought a slice of Pasadena to the Sparks Gallery with a painstakingly detailed recreation of the series’ iconic comic book store. Fans were treated to a multiverse-spanning adventure taking them through a series of alternate realities.

Creators Chuck Lorre, Zak Penn and Bill Prady, plus stars Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, John Ross Bowie and Brian Posehn, stopped by to rifle through comic books and try their hand at failing.

For horror fans, Eli Roth‘s “Ice Cream Man” scooped up chills with a disturbing, but delicious event at Kansas City BBQ, where the director and his unsettling mascot, Merle, were spotted playing tetherball with a severed head amidst a playground massacre. (An ice cream truck trilled a familiar tune in the background).

“It’s such a great year for horror. This sundae is just the cherry on top,” Roth said of the genre’s recent box office boom.

Meanwhile, Disney Entertainment Television also made its presence known downtown with a mythical “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” activation across from the convention center, plus a “Hulu Animayhem: Fandom Fuel Up” featuring themed food from “King of the Hill” (Bobby Hill’s Robata Chane) and “Futurama” (Planet Espresso).

Paramount saw lines for its annual downtown “Lodge” at Happy Does, featuring photo ops and freebies for properties like “Avatar: The Last Airbender,” “South Park” and “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.” There was even an alien DJ on hand to set the scene as guests sipped on galactic drinks named Cosmic Drops and Vulcan Sunsets.

Outside of the studio scene, collectible company Super7 hosted an adorable Peanuts pop-up shop celebrating Snoopy’s lesser-known siblings, partnering with Best Friends Animal Society to support real-life dog adoptions.

The year’s biggest parties included Fandom’s annual Thursday night bash atop the Hard Rock Hotel, a Friday soiree at Parq Nightclub celebrating 20 years of “Pan’s Labyrinth” with director Guillermo del Toro, plus IGN and Prime Video’s party on Friday evening, which saw “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power” star Jamie Campbell Bower take a spin at the DJ booth.

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Rarely-seen ’80s star Kristy McNichol appears in ‘fangirl’ Carnie Wilson’s selfie

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Carnie Wilson had a “fangirl” moment with Kristy McNichol decades after the actress’ retirement.

“Totally fangirling!!!” the singer, 58, recently gushed via Facebook. “Kris ( Kristy McNichol) was a part of my youth. I adored her in her movies … especially ‘Little Darlings’ and ‘The End.’”

The Wilson Phillips member told McNichol, who left the entertainment industry in 2001, “how meaningful her movies are to [her] and [her] bestie.”

Carnie noted in the July 20 upload that she and her pal “were just talking about her … and how special” the 63-year-old is.

Calling McNichol a “gracious sweetie,” she concluded that the “Bionic Woman” star “sure is loved.”

She snapped a selfie with the rarely-seen star, with McNichol smiling in a zip-up jacket and white tee.

Carnie, for her part, sported a patterned top and a black beanie in the cozy shot.

McNichol was a child star who won two Emmys for her role as Letitia “Buddy” Lawrence on “Family” between 1976 and 1980.

Her other notable TV role included Barbara Weston in “Empty Nest,” a “Golden Girls” spinoff.

She is best known for playing Angel in “Little Darlings” in 1980 and Polly in “Only When I Laugh” the following year.

McNichol was nominated for a Golden Globe for the latter.

When she retired from the entertainment industry, McNichol released a statement reading, “My feeling was that it was time to play my biggest part – myself! I must say that it has been the best thing that ever happened to me. So many fans are disappointed that I’m not currently acting; however, some may not realize that the process I’m in at this time is necessary and vital for my personal happiness.”

She chatted with People about the decision in 2014.

“I was on the big stage between ages 8 and 30,” McNichol explained. “I left show business for a variety of reasons, but a big one was my interest in learning what else there is in life.

“This phase of my life is so good,” she continued. “My home life is happy and serene. I love singing. I also enjoy traveling and seeing the world. One of my favorite stops is Hawaii. I like everything about it and may eventually move there part-time.”

When asked about plans to return to her Hollywood career, McNichol quipped, “Never say never.”