The Addams Family Star Makes More Than You Think

Christina Ricci was then quickly discovered by a local theater critic and by age 9 made her film debut in Mermaids alongside Cher and Winona Ryder. The role of Wednesday Addams soon followed as did her starring role as Kate in the kid-friendly film Casper. As her star rose, so did her bank account, although she disclosed to The Guardian that most of the money earned during her youth went into a trust.

Even though winning roles came easy as a child, things got tougher for Ricci as she entered her late teens and began to struggle with anorexia. "I was really depressed. I was just sleeping all the time. And I wouldn't go to school. I would go maybe Monday, have an anxiety attack, and then be in my bed for the rest of the week" (via Rolling Stone).

Despite the personal difficulties, Ricci received critical acclaim for such films as The Ice Storm with Kevin Kline and 1998's The Opposite of Sex for which she garnered a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical. Some of her highest-paying performances soon followed, including Prozac Nation and Miranda which paid $1 million and $5 million, respectively (via The Richest).

Ricci has also since dabbled in television, earning a reported $125,000 per episode for the brief run of ABC's Pan Am. Currently, Ricci is worth $18 million dollars and is set to star in director Chris Siverston's upcoming supernatural thriller Monstrous.

If you need help with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA's Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).