Wednesday Addams: How 9 actresses shaped the dark charm through the years

The original Wednesday, sweet-faced yet eerily peculiar, brought a playful innocence to the Addams home in the 1960s sitcom.

Lisa Loring

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Lent her voice to the animated Wednesday, keeping the character’s dark wit alive in Saturday morning cartoons.

Cindy Henderson

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Defined the 1990s Wednesday with her deadpan delivery and morbidly clever one-liners, making her a pop culture icon.

Christina Ricci

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Gave Wednesday a late-’90s revival with a cheerful yet mischievous spin in The New Addams Family.

Nicole Fugere

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Brought Wednesday to the stage, mixing gothic charm with Broadway energy in the hit musical adaptation.

Krysta Rodriguez

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Continued the Broadway legacy, delivering a sharp, witty, and melodically strong Wednesday performance.

Rachel Potter

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Took Wednesday on the road with the U.S. national tour, keeping her mysterious and spooky alive for theater audiences.

Cortney Wolfson

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Voiced an animated Wednesday with a modern edge, blending teenage rebellion with classic creepiness.

Chloë Grace Moretz

Alia Bhatt plays Sehmat, a young woman who marries into a Pakistani military family to act as an undercover RAW agent during the 1971 war. Vicky Kaushal co-stars, delivering a performance that anchors this thrilling tale of sacrifice and patriotism.

Raazi (2018)

Reimagined Wednesday for a new generation, combining gothic sleuthing with layered emotional depth in Netflix’s hit series.

Jenna Ortega