Christina Applegate is beloved in Hollywood, both by her peers and her fans. Sadly, the Emmy Award winner has had to step away from acting because of her battle with multiple sclerosis. She was reportedly hospitalized in mid-2026, prompting concern among fans about her health.
Previously, she presented at the 2023 Primetime Emmys and cracked a few jokes in typical Christina fashion, garnering countless laughs from the audience. More recently, she opened up 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 made just a few public appearances, and she’s hinted that she’s not going to act anymore because of her condition. Not only that, but she’s also spoken out about managing the disease.
Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some asshole blocks it.
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) August 10, 2021
While battling such a brutal disease, Christina has shown so much strength and bravery. The Married…with Children star has inspired so many people who cherish the actress now more than ever.
Here’s everything you need to know about her health condition, how she’s doing today, and more.
Christina revealed that she has MS on August 10, 2021. “A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey,” Christina tweeted. “But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a**hole blocks it. As one of my friends with MS said, ‘We wake up and take the indicated action.’ And that’s what I do. So now I ask for privacy. As I go through this thing. Thank you xo,” she added.
