Ricci was a featured guest at the annual Texas Trailblazers luncheon for The Family Place, the largest provider of services for victims of domestic violence in Texas.

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – When Christina Ricci talks about family violence, it’s personal.

“With situations like this, I have to control my emotions,” she said, before a crowd of roughly 550 guests Friday in Dallas.

Ricci was a featured guest at the annual Texas Trailblazers luncheon for The Family Place, the largest provider of services for victims of domestic violence in Texas.

Achieving fame at a young age for her role in the 1990 movie, Mermaids, Ricci has plenty keeping her busy these days.

The mother of two earned an Emmy nomination for her work in Yellowjackets and will soon help launch a new series, Wednesday Addams, focused on the iconic character she played in Addams Family Values at a young age.

Source: A survivor of domestic violence, Christina Ricci now lends her voice to helping others