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Christina Applegate She is beloved in Hollywood, both by her peers and fans. Sadly, the Emmy Award winner had to step away from acting due to her battle with multiple sclerosis. She was reportedly hospitalized in mid-2026, leaving fans concerned about her health.
Previously, she performed at the 2023 Emmys and cracked a few jokes in typical Christina style, eliciting countless laughs from the audience. Most recently, she spoke about her symptoms with MS during a podcast interview in March 2024.
Christina broke the news about her MS diagnosis to the world in 2021, but she still managed to film the final season of her hit Netflix show. Dead to me. Since her diagnosis, Christina has only made a few public appearances, and has hinted that she will no longer act due to her condition. Not only that, she also talked about disease management.
While struggling with this brutal disease, Christina showed so much strength and courage. the Married…with children The star has inspired a lot of people who cherish the actress now more than ever.
Here’s everything you need to know about her health, how she’s doing today, and more.
Christina Applegate has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis
Hello friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But I have received great support from people I also know who suffer from the condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road goes on. Unless some idiot blocks it.
— Christina Applegate (@1capplegate) August 10, 2021
Christina revealed she had been diagnosed with MS on August 10, 2021. “A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey,” Christina tweeted. “But I’ve had so much support from people I know who also have the condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road goes on. Unless some gap fills it. As one of my friends with MS said, ‘We wake up and we take the indicated action.’ And that’s what I do. So now I ask for privacy. While I go through this thing. Thank you,” she added.
What is multiple sclerosis?
Multiple sclerosis is a disease of the brain and spinal cord, in which the immune system attacks the protective coating covering nerve fibers, according to the Mayo Clinic. MS causes difficulty walking, tingling, partial or complete loss of vision, fatigue, slurred speech, and cognitive problems. There is no cure for MS yet. Treatments include medications, equipment such as braces or canes, and rehabilitation activities, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine.
Another celebrity with MS is Christina The sweetest thing Co-star Selma Blair. Salma, who has been battling MS since 2018, has been supporting Christina since the actress recently learned she has the autoimmune disease.
How long has Christina been sick?
Christina’s diagnosis led to a five-month halt in production Dead to me Netflix said that after news of Christina’s illness spread Hollywood Reporter They will respect Christina’s wishes for privacy and this show will be suspended. “We love and support Christina and respect her privacy as she takes the time and space she needs at this moment,” the broadcaster said.
Christina explained more about her MS diagnosis for the first time in an interview with New York Times in November 2022. The actress revealed that she has gained 40 pounds and cannot walk without a cane due to her condition. Christina also admitted that she would “never accept” that she had MS and said she was “angry” about it.
Christina, who photographed most of Dead to me Season 3 was confirmed after her diagnosis New York Times In the interview, there were subtle signs of MS such as balance problems while filming the first season of the show, but she ignored these problems and did not think about it. “I wish I had paid attention. But who was I to know?” She said.
How is Christina today?
Christina uses a cane to get around due to her condition. She made her first public appearance following her diagnosis at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony on November 14, 2022. Christina fought back tears during her speech as she thanked her daughter. sadist And he even made a joke about having MS. “Oh, by the way, I have an illness,” Christina said. “Haven’t you noticed? I’m not even wearing shoes.” Ha Dead to me Co-star Linda Cardellini He gave a speech dedicated to Christina at the Walk of Fame ceremony.
Christina Applegate thanks her daughter for her support as she receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: “Thank you for standing by my side through all of this. Oh, by the way, I have an illness. Haven’t you noticed? I’m not even wearing shoes!” https://t.co/YpWGxW0eDu pic.twitter.com/EZSJBGeMHm
– Variety (@Variety) November 14, 2022
Christina appeared at her first awards show since her diagnosis at the Screen Actors Guild Awards on February 26, 2023. She attended the event with her daughter and used a cane to walk the red carpet. Christina was nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Jane Harding in Dead to me. The 2023 SAGs will likely be the last awards show Christina will attend as an actress. That’s because she hinted at it Dead to me It was her last acting role due to her condition.
“Right now, I can’t imagine waking up at 5 am and spending 12 to 14 hours on set. I don’t have that in me at this moment,” she said. Los Angeles Times in February 2023. However, Christina said she wanted to continue working in Hollywood by producing, developing and “doing a ton of voiceovers to make some money to make sure my daughter is fed and we go home.”
In January 2024, Christina presented two awards at the 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards, and received a standing ovation as she approached the stage. Two months later, it opened its doors the people About how she copes with her condition. In the candid interview, Christina revealed that she has to wear diapers.
“Well, you’re peeing…in your pants. Because you probably can’t get to the bathroom in time,” she said. “So, yeah, diapers.”
In March 2024, the actress shared details about the symptoms she was experiencing during an appearance on Dax Shepard’s show Chair expert Podcast. Most notably, she talked about the presence of 30 lesions in her brain, and said that she felt pain in her right eye because of that. She later spoke about how “bad” it was to fight the condition amidst the symptoms. “I hate it so much. I’m so angry with him. You can’t get over him,” she said.
Why was Christina Applegate hospitalized in 2026?
TMZ It reported in April 2026 that Christina had been hospitalized in late March, citing “sources with direct knowledge.” It is still unclear why she was taken to hospital. In a statement to USA TodayChristina’s representative declined to comment on the report but mentioned the actress’ “long history” of health issues .
“She has a long history of complex medical conditions about which she has been refreshingly open, as evidenced in her memoir and on her podcast,” said Amy Vanelden, Christina’s representative.
