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Christina Applegate is beloved in Hollywood, both by her peers and her fans.
Previously, she presented at the Primetime Emmys and cracked a few jokes in typical Christina fashion, garnering countless laughs from the audience.
Christina broke the news about her MS diagnosis to the world in2021.
While battling such a brutal disease, Christina has shown so much strength and bravery.
Here’s everything you need to know about her health condition.
Christina Applegate Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis
Hi friends.
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) August10,2021
Christina revealed that she has MS on August10,2021.
What Is Multiple Sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord.
Another celebrity who has MS is Christina’s The Sweetest Thing co-star Selma Blair.
How Long Has Christina Been Sick?
Christina’s diagnosis resulted in a five-month production pause on Dead to Me season3.
Christina elaborated more on her MS diagnosis for the first time in an interview with The New York Times in November2022.
How Is Christina Doing Today?
Christina uses a cane to walk around because of her condition.
Christina Applegate thanks her daughter for her support as she receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: “Thank you for standing beside me for all of this.” pic.twitter.com/EZSJBGeMHm
— Variety (@Variety) November14,2022
Christina appeared at her first award show after her diagnosis at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on February26,2023.
“Right now, I couldn’t imagine getting up at five a.m.” she told Los Angeles Times in February2023.
In January2024, Christina presented two awards at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
“Well, you pee … in your pants,” she said.
In March2024, the actress shared details about her symptoms while appearing on Dax Shepard’s Armchair Expert podcast.
Why Was Christina Applegate Hospitalized in2026?
TMZ reported in April2026 that Christina had been hospitalized in late March.
“She’s had a long history of complicated medical conditions,” Christina’s rep said.
