Christina Ricci Engaged, Loves Saying 'Fiance'

Christina Ricci Reveals Her Favorite Word
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 28: Actress Christina Ricci attends 'The Smurfs 2' New York Blue Carpet Screening at Lighthouse International Theater on July 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)
NEW YORK, NY - JULY 28: Actress Christina Ricci attends 'The Smurfs 2' New York Blue Carpet Screening at Lighthouse International Theater on July 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/FilmMagic)

The best thing about being engaged, according to Christina Ricci, isn't planning the wedding, looking forward to the marriage or even admiring your engagement ring. It's calling your former boyfriend your "fiance."

"People take you so much more seriously once you start throwing around that word," the actress told People magazine Sunday. "I can't wait for 'husband' because then I can really throw my weight around."

Ricci also revealed to People that a friend designed her wedding dress, which she helped to sketch.

Ricci confirmed her engagement to her boyfriend of one year, James Heerdegen, in February. The pair met on the set of the ABC series "Pam Am," where Heerdegen worked as a dolly grip.

Click through the slideshow below to see photos of Ricci over the years.

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