Christina Ricci could count on Cher while filming Mermaids. The actress, who famously starred as Wednesday Adams in The Addams Family, is opening up about her time working with the icon. The film was Ricci's big screen debut. She was just 10-years-old at the time.

Christina Ricci played the role of 'Kate Flax' in the 1990 comedy romance film Mermaids when she was just 10 years old.

For Christina Ricci, filming Mermaids became a lesson in confidence, courtesy of Cher, who plays her mom in the movie. The 44-year-old actress, who was only 10 years old when she debuted on the big screen,

Christina Ricci made her Hollywood debut alongside Cher in "Mermaids," and Cher turned out to be a huge blessing.