Christina Applegate makes first public appearance since revealing her MS diagnosis
Christina Applegate says her daughter is “my everything” after making her first public appearance since revealing she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).
The actress, known for her roles in the Netflix comedy series Dead To Me and Anchorman, was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in Los Angeles, on Monday.
She became visibly emotional during a short acceptance speech in which she acknowledged the support she has received from friends and family while battling the disease.
Applegate announced her MS diagnosis on Twitter in August 2021, while filming the third and final series of Dead To Me.
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Liz Feldman, from left, Christina, Applegate and Linda Cardellini pose during a ceremony honoring Applegate with the star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
“I’ve had a really exciting life… this day means more to me than you can imagine,” she said at Monday’s ceremony, adding that she couldn’t “stand for long.” “.
She continued: “The most important person in the world is my daughter.”
“You are more than you know. You are beautiful, kind, intelligent and interesting.
“Mom is so lucky every day to wake up and take me to school. You are my everything… thanks for standing with me through all this.”
Applegate told her fans gathered on Hollywood’s famous street that they were “beautiful”, telling them, “I love you guys so much”.
She shared the news of her MS diagnosis in August 2021, describing it as a “strange journey”.
“Hi guys. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey,” she posted at the time.
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“But I have been supported by people to the point where I know everyone has this condition. It is a difficult road.
“But as we all know, the road continues. Unless some asshole blocks it.
The actress made her television debut in 1972 with her mother in the soap opera Days of Our Lives, but rose to fame after playing Kelly Bundy on the Fox soap opera, Married with Children.
She continued her television success by starring in her own NBC comedy series, Jesse, which earned her a People’s Vote Award as Favorite Actress in a Drama Series and a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Actress in a Drama Series, Comedy or Musical, 1999.
She also made a guest appearance on Friends as Rachel (Jennifer Aniston’s) sister, Amy, in 2004.
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David Faustino, from left, Christina Applegate, Katey Sagal and Amanda Bearse pose during Applegate honors with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Her performance earned her an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance, as well as an additional nomination the following year.
Applegate stars some of her TV co-stars including David Faustino, Married With Children’s Katey Sagal, and from Dead to Me, Linda Cardellini as well as show creator Liz Feldman
Her film roles include comedies such as Anchorman, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Hall Pass, The Sweetest Thing, View From the Top and the classic Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.
In addition to her acting success, Applegate also founded the Right Action for Women (RAW) support program in 2009.
The program was created to provide financial support for breast cancer screening and has served more than 1,000 patients over its 10-year history, providing financial assistance of nearly a million dollars (£850,000). .
Her star is the 2,740th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was awarded in the Television category.
It is located at 7007 Hollywood Boulevard across from the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.
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