Christina Applegate, born on November 25, 1971, in Hollywood, California, is an American actress and dancer whose career spans over five decades.
The daughter of record producer Robert William “Bob” Applegate and singer-actress Nancy Priddy, she was immersed in the entertainment industry from infancy.
Her parents separated shortly after her birth, and she was raised primarily by her mother, who brought her along to auditions and acting jobs.
Applegate made her television debut at just three months old in the soap opera Days of Our Lives, appearing alongside her mother, and starred in a Playtex baby bottle commercial at five months.
Beyond her professional achievements, Applegate has faced significant personal challenges, including a breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 and a multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021.
Siblings
Christina has two half-siblings, Alisa Applegate and Kyle Applegate, from her father’s second marriage to Laila Ness.
Alisa, born on October 10, 1977, shares a particularly close bond with Christina, with the sisters even living together while Alisa attended college.
Their relationship is marked by mutual support, with Alisa remaining a steadfast presence throughout Christina’s career, though she maintains a low profile outside the public eye.
Kyle, born on July 15, 1981, is a composer and editor known for his work on projects like Heroes (2002), with interests in music, surfing, and karate.
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Career
Applegate’s career began in childhood, with early roles in films like Jaws of Satan (1979) and Beatlemania (1981), and a television movie portraying a young Grace Kelly in 1983.
Her breakout role came at age 15 as Kelly Bundy, the ditzy daughter in Fox’s sitcom Married… with Children (1987–1997), which cemented her as a household name.
During the show’s ten-year run, she took on diverse projects, including the lead in the comedy Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (1991) and guest spots on 21 Jump Street and Saturday Night Live.
Post-Married, she starred in the sitcom Jesse (1998–2000), earning a Golden Globe nomination, and later led Samantha Who? (2007–2009) and Up All Night (2011–2012).
Her role in the dark comedy Dead to Me (2019–2022) showcased her dramatic range, earning further acclaim.
On film, Applegate appeared in comedies like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), The Sweetest Thing (2002), and Bad Moms (2016), while also voicing characters in animated films such as Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.
Accolades
Applegate won a Primetime Emmy Award in 2003 for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Amy, Rachel’s sister, in Friends.
Her performances in Jesse, Samantha Who?, and Dead to Me garnered four Golden Globe nominations, reflecting her versatility across comedy and drama.
Applegate also earned a Tony Award nomination and won a Theatre World Award for her role in Sweet Charity.
Over her career, she has received seven Primetime Emmy nominations and accumulated 17 awards, including a People’s Choice Award for Jesse in 1999.
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