44 Facts About Christina Applegate

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Christina Applegate was born on November 25,1971 and is an American actress.

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Christina Applegate starred in the title role of the NBC sitcom Jesse, which earned her a Golden Globe Award nomination.

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Christina Applegate received a Primetime Emmy Award for her guest role in the NBC sitcom Friends.

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Christina Applegate has had major roles in several films, including Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, The Big Hit, The Sweetest Thing, Grand Theft Parsons, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Hall Pass, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, Vacation, Bad Moms, and Crash Pad.

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Christina Applegate's father, Robert William "Bob" Applegate, was a record producer and record company executive; her mother, Nancy Priddy, is a singer and actress.

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Christina Applegate has two half-siblings, Alisa and Kyle, from her father's second marriage.

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Christina Applegate made her television debut in 1972 alongside her mother in the soap opera Days of Our Lives and starred in a commercial for Playtex baby bottles at 3 months old.

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Christina Applegate made her film debut in the 1981 horror film Jaws of Satan and appeared in the 1981 movie Beatlemania.

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Christina Applegate debuted as a young Grace Kelly in the television biopic Grace Kelly and appeared in her first television series in Showtime's political comedy Washingtoon, in which she played a congressman's daughter.

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Christina Applegate was a guest in the series Father Murphy, Charles in Charge, and Silver Spoons.

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Christina Applegate guest-starred in several television series, including All is Forgiven, Still the Beaver, Amazing Stories, and Family Ties.

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Christina Applegate guest-starred in 21 Jump Street and Top of the Heap and hosted Saturday Night Live and MADtv.

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The character of Sue Ellen Crandell in the black comedy feature Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead was Christina Applegate's first starring role in a mainstream film, playing a rebellious teenager who is forced to take care of siblings after their summer babysitter dies.

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In 1998, Christina Applegate starred as Claudine Van Doozen in the independent feature Claudine's Return, appeared in the action-comedy The Big Hit and played the fiancee of a mob boss in the Mafia satire Jane Austen's Mafia.

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Christina Applegate was one of the founding members of The Pussycat Dolls, which debuted at Johnny Depp's Viper Room on the Sunset Strip in 1995.

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Christina Applegate emceed for the group when they moved to The Roxy Theatre in 2002.

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In 1998, Christina Applegate began portraying the title role in the NBC sitcom Jesse, which received rave reviews.

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Christina Applegate won the People's Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series and the TV Guide Award for Favorite Star of a New Series and was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Comedy.

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Christina Applegate played the dual role of a 12th-century noblewoman, Princess Rosalind, and her 21st-century descendant, Julia Malfete, in the time-travel comedy Just Visiting.

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Christina Applegate was Princess Gwendolyn and Kate in the movie Prince Charming.

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Christina Applegate was the executive producer of Comforters, Miserable.

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Christina Applegate guest-starred on Friends in the ninth and tenth seasons in episodes titled "The One with Rachel's Other Sister" and "The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits" as Amy Green, Rachel Green's sister.

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Christina Applegate received recognition for her portrayal of anchorwoman Veronica Corningstone in the 2004 comedy films Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie, an alternative film comprising alternate takes and deleted scenes and story elements.

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Christina Applegate has performed on stage in The Axeman's Jazz, Nobody Leaves Empty Handed, The Runthrough, and John Cassavetes' The Third Day.

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Christina Applegate won the 2005 Theatre World Award and was nominated for a 2005 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her role in the musical.

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Christina Applegate topped the list of People's Most Beautiful People in 2009.

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Christina Applegate appeared with her Married With Children brother David Faustino in an episode of Faustino's comedy series Star-ving.

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Christina Applegate said her mother wanted her to be involved in the film.

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Christina Applegate starred in the NBC sitcom Up All Night with Maya Rudolph and Will Arnett, which debuted on September 14,2011.

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Christina Applegate learned that Walton died in 1955 from tuberculosis and alcohol-related cirrhosis.

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In 2013, Christina Applegate reprised her role as Veronica Corningstone in the comedy sequel film Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.

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Christina Applegate reprised her role for a cameo appearance in the November 2017 sequel A Bad Moms Christmas.

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In July 2018, Christina Applegate co-starred with Linda Cardellini in the Netflix dark comedy series Dead to Me and executive produced the series with Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Jessica Elbaum.

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Christina Applegate received two nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her performance in seasons one and two and nominations for a Golden Globe Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and TCA Award.

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Christina Applegate was accompanied by her Married With Children co-stars Katey Sagal and David Faustino.

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Christina Applegate's star was placed adjacent to Sagal and Ed O'Neill's stars.

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On October 20,2001, Christina Applegate married actor Johnathon Schaech in Palm Springs, California.

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Christina Applegate is a vegetarian, and in 2007 appeared in an anti-fur advertisement for PETA.

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In 2008, People reported that Christina Applegate had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Christina Applegate is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery.

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Christina Applegate has an inherited genetic trait, a BRCA1 mutation, which can trigger breast and ovarian cancer.

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Christina Applegate indicated in 2023 that she will likely no longer act on camera as a result of her diagnosis, but would be open to voiceover work such as a planned animated revival of Married.

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Christina Applegate has supported Entertainment Industry Foundation, Adopt-A-Classroom, The Motion Picture and Television Fund Foundation, World Animal Protection, and the Trevor Project.

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In 2009, Christina Applegate announced plans to return as the ambassador for Lee National Denim Day.