Christina Ricci Faces Custody Battle Amid Alcohol Allegations
WHO:
Yahoo - Christina Ricci, James Heerdegen, their son Freddie
TMZ - Christina Ricci, James Heerdegen
WHAT:
Yahoo - Heerdegen's request for an emergency hearing was based on allegations that Ricci was drinking alcohol on a flight with their son, which he claims was reported to him by Freddie.
Yahoo - Freddie's legal counsel stated that the description of Ricci's alcohol consumption and behavior was not as Heerdegen had described, asserting that Freddie had "no fear in continuing to be" in Ricci's custody.
Us Weekly - Heerdegen's request for emergency custody was denied by the court.
Yahoo - Heerdegen filed an ex parte request for an order following an alleged incident that occurred earlier this month.
Yahoo - Ricci was traveling with her son to Canada for work on June 16.
Yahoo - Heerdegen filed a request for an emergency hearing over custody of their son, Freddie.
Yahoo - Heerdegen accused Ricci of consuming alcohol while flying with their 11-year-old son.
Yahoo - Heerdegen's request to have Ricci's alcohol tested was denied.
Yahoo - Freddie's legal counsel claimed the child “overreacted” regarding the alcohol incident.
Yahoo - Ricci was granted primary physical custody of Freddie, while they share legal custody.
WHERE:
Yahoo - The incident occurred on a plane.
WHEN:
Yahoo - Ricci and Heerdegen were married in 2013.
Yahoo - Their divorce was finalized in 2022.
Yahoo - Ricci was granted a domestic violence restraining order in January 2021.
WHY:
Yahoo - Heerdegen alleged that Ricci's behavior while flying with their son was concerning, prompting his request for emergency custody.
Yahoo - Heerdegen alleged that Ricci's alcohol consumption and behavior were concerning while flying with their son.
Yahoo - Heerdegen filed a request for a restraining order against Ricci, alleging abuse stemming from alcohol and substance abuse.
Yahoo - Ricci alleged “severe physical and emotional abuse” in her restraining order.
HOW:
Yahoo - Heerdegen's allegations were based on information provided by their son, Freddie.
(UPDATED June 25, 2026 15:56 UTC)
Heerdegen has requested an emergency hearing, alleging that Ricci was drinking alcohol on a flight with their son, a claim he says was reported to him by Freddie. However, Freddie's legal counsel has countered that the description of Ricci's behavior and alcohol consumption was not accurate, emphasizing that Freddie has "no fear in continuing to be" in Ricci's custody. This situation arose from Heerdegen's concerns about Ricci's conduct while flying with their child, which led him to seek emergency custody.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 08:08 UTC)
A court has denied Heerdegen's request for emergency custody following an ex parte filing related to an alleged incident earlier this month. Reports indicate that Ricci was traveling with her son to Canada for work on June 16. The situation continues to develop as more details emerge.
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(UPDATED June 25, 2026 04:24 UTC)
In a developing custody dispute, James Heerdegen has filed a request for an emergency hearing regarding their son, Freddie, claiming that Christina Ricci consumed alcohol while flying with him. Heerdegen's request to have Ricci's alcohol tested was denied, and Freddie's legal counsel stated that the child “overreacted” to the incident. Ricci currently holds primary physical custody of Freddie, while the two share legal custody following their divorce, which was finalized in 2022.