Christina Applegate facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Christina Applegate
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Applegate in 2014
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| Born | November 25, 1971 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1972–present |
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Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress who has been working in television and movies for five decades. She has won a Primetime Emmy Award and has been nominated for other major awards, including four Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award.
Applegate became famous in the late 1980s for playing Kelly Bundy in the popular TV show Married... with Children. She later starred in her own show, Jesse, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She won an Emmy Award for her guest role as Rachel's sister, Amy, on the show Friends.
She also received award nominations for her roles in the TV shows Samantha Who? and Dead to Me. Applegate has starred in many successful movies, including comedies like Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Vacation, and Bad Moms.
In 2021, Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. She announced that she would retire from acting on screen but would continue to do voice work for animated movies and shows.
Early Life and Family
Christina Applegate was born in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. Her father, Robert Applegate, was a record producer, and her mother, Nancy Priddy, is a singer and actress. Her parents separated when she was very young, and she was raised by her mother. From her father's second marriage, she has a half-sister, Alisa, and a half-brother, Kyle.
As a child, Applegate loved to dance. She trained in different styles, including jazz and ballet.
Acting Career
1972–1986: Starting as a Child Actor
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Applegate's career began when she was just a baby. In 1972, she appeared with her mother on the TV show Days of Our Lives. At only three months old, she was in a commercial for baby bottles. Her first movie role was in the 1981 horror film Jaws of Satan.
She played a young Grace Kelly in a TV movie in 1983. She also had guest roles in popular shows like Charles in Charge and Silver Spoons. In 1986, she starred in the drama series Heart of the City, which earned her a Young Artist Award.
1987–2001: Married... with Children and Movie Roles
From 1987 to 1997, Applegate played her most famous role: Kelly Bundy on the Fox TV show Married... with Children. Kelly was known for being a funny, ditzy character. The show was a huge hit and made Applegate a star.
While on the show, she also acted in movies. Her first leading role was in the 1991 comedy Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead. She also appeared in films like Tim Burton's Mars Attacks! and The Big Hit.
After Married... with Children ended, Applegate starred in her own TV show called Jesse from 1998 to 2000. For her performance, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award.
2002–2009: Success in Film and on Stage
In the early 2000s, Applegate continued to star in movies. She played Cameron Diaz's best friend in the comedy The Sweetest Thing (2002). She also had a memorable role as Amy Green, the sister of Rachel Green, on the hit show Friends. Her performance won her a Primetime Emmy Award.
One of her most popular movie roles was as news anchor Veronica Corningstone in the 2004 comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, starring alongside Will Ferrell.
In 2005, Applegate starred on Broadway in the musical Sweet Charity. She played the main character, Charity Hope Valentine. Even though she broke her foot during the show's run, she continued to perform. For her role, she was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
From 2007 to 2009, she starred in the ABC comedy Samantha Who?. She played a woman who loses her memory and has to rediscover her life. The role earned her more nominations for Emmy and Golden Globe awards.
2010–Present: More TV, Film, and Voice Work
Applegate has also done a lot of voice acting. She was the voice of Catherine the Cat in Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010). She also voiced Brittany, one of the Chipettes, in the Alvin and the Chipmunks movies.
She starred in the TV show Up All Night from 2011 to 2012. In 2013, she returned as Veronica Corningstone in Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. She also starred in the comedies Vacation (2015) and Bad Moms (2016).
From 2019 to 2022, Applegate starred in the Netflix series Dead to Me. She played Jen Harding, a woman dealing with a great loss who makes an unlikely friend. The show was very popular, and she received more award nominations for her acting.
In 2022, she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her long and successful career. In 2024, she started a podcast called MeSsy with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who also has multiple sclerosis. They talk about their friendship and their experiences with the condition.
Personal Life
Applegate married actor Johnathon Schaech in 2001. They divorced in 2007. In 2013, she married Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble. They have one daughter, who was born in January 2011.
Health
In 2008, Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer. Because it was found early, she was able to get treatment and made a full recovery. She has a gene called BRCA1 that can increase the risk of cancer. Her mother is also a breast cancer survivor. After her experience, Applegate started a foundation called Right Action for Women to help other women get screenings for breast cancer.
In August 2021, Applegate shared that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease that can make it difficult to move and do everyday things. She said that living with MS made it challenging to film the final season of Dead to Me. She has said that because of her illness, she will probably not act on camera anymore but is open to doing more voice work.
Charity Work
Applegate has supported many charities throughout her career. She has worked with organizations that help children, animals, and people in the entertainment industry.
After her own experience with breast cancer, she became a strong advocate for cancer research. She has helped raise money and awareness through events like Stand Up to Cancer and Lee National Denim Day. Her foundation, Right Action for Women, helps women get access to the same kind of medical imaging that helped save her life.
Filmography
Applegate has appeared in dozens of movies and television shows. Some of her most well-known projects are listed below.
Famous Film Roles
- Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) as Sue Ellen Crandell
- Mars Attacks! (1996) as Sharona
- The Big Hit (1998) as Pam Schulman
- The Sweetest Thing (2002) as Courtney Rockcliffe
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) as Veronica Corningstone
- Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009) as the voice of Brittany Miller
- Hall Pass (2011) as Grace
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) as Veronica Corningstone-Burgundy
- Vacation (2015) as Debbie Fletcher Griswold
- Bad Moms (2016) as Gwendolyn James
Famous Television Roles
- Married... with Children (1987–1997) as Kelly Bundy
- Jesse (1998–2000) as Jesse Warner
- Friends (2002–2003) as Amy Green
- Samantha Who? (2007–2009) as Samantha "Sam" Newly
- Up All Night (2011–2012) as Reagan Brinkley
- Dead to Me (2019–2022) as Jen Harding
See also
In Spanish: Christina Applegate para niños
