Christina Ricci's ex denied emergency custody of their son

Page Six • June 25, 2026 • entertainment

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James Heerdegen, Christina Ricci’s ex-husband, was denied emergency custody of their 11-year-old son, Freddie, after alleging Ricci drank alcohol during a flight to Canada.
Freddie initially texted his father about Ricci’s alleged drinking and behavior, but later told his counsel he had overreacted and expressed no fear about remaining in Ricci’s custody.
Ricci requested the text messages be sealed, citing concerns about her son being bullied at school and potential risks to his mental health; the court agreed and sealed the documents.
The couple married in 2013, had their son in 2014, and finalized their divorce in December 2021 after Ricci filed in 2020.