California native Christina Ricci’s messy post-divorce saga just took another exhausting turn, and fans are honestly baffled and upset by the latest courtroom drama. Worst of all, it was all over a situation that just about every nervous parent and frequent flyer can identify with, having a bit of a drink to get the edge off a big flight. Now, the Addams Family star has a custody battle out of nowhere.
In a tweet and original report shared by TMZ, the developing story was revealed. Just when it seemed like the Yellowjackets star had finally moved past the worst of her split from ex-husband James Heerdegen, new legal docs obtained by TMZ reveal that Heerdegen has filed for an emergency custody hearing. The reason? A flight to Canada on June 16. According to Heerdegen, their young son, Freddie, called him after they landed to complain that his mom was drinking alcohol on the plane. Snitching on your own mom sounds like the relationship there likely isn’t great.
Ricci’s California fanbase wasted no time picking sides, and a roar of deep sighs and eye rolls could be felt across social media. Instead of rallying behind Heerdegen’s emergency, people immediately questioned whether a mom having a drink on a flight is really worth a frantic legal battle, or if it’s just another bitter attempt at sabotaging her custody.
Hardcore Fans Defend Ricci Over Needless Drama
As the news spread, the comment section quickly filled with skepticism, with most people wondering why an adult drinking on a flight is suddenly a crisis. “Umm adults are allowed to have alcoholic beverages on a plane, even if their children are also on the plane,” one user pointed out.
However, some onlookers felt there might be more to the story, wondering if the kid’s behavior points to a deeper rift at home. “Sounds like the boy doesn’t want to live with mom if he’s gonna divulge that kind of thing,” one person commented, adding, “The mom should do the right thing and relinquish rights.”
Still, the vast majority of fans thought the entire situation was completely blown out of proportion. “Son sounds like a brat too,” another fan shot back. “Imagine? A grown adult having a drink lol.” Either way, the drama is far from over as the case continues in California.
