Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate is an Emmy-nominated and Tony-nominated actress whose career has spanned over four decades across television, film, and theater. Born on November 25, 1971, in Hollywood, California, she was raised in the entertainment industry by her mother, actress Nancy Priddy. Applegate began acting as a child, appearing in commercials and television shows before landing the role that would define her early career.

At age 15, Applegate was cast as Kelly Bundy in the Fox sitcom Married… with Children (1987-1997), which ran for 11 seasons and made her one of the most recognizable faces on television. After the show ended, she successfully transitioned to film, appearing in comedies like Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead (1991) and later the Anchorman films (2004, 2013) alongside Will Ferrell. She earned a Tony Award nomination for her Broadway debut in Sweet Charity in 2005.

Applegate continued to build her career with the critically acclaimed Netflix series Dead to Me (2019-2022), in which she starred opposite Linda Cardellini. The dark comedy earned her an Emmy nomination and showcased her dramatic range alongside her well-known comedic talent. The show became one of Netflix’s most popular original comedies and brought her significant critical reappraisal as a versatile dramatic actress.

In 2021, Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), which she publicly disclosed later that year. Despite the diagnosis, she completed the final season of Dead to Me and has become an outspoken advocate for MS awareness and disability rights. Her courage in facing the disease publicly has earned her widespread admiration. She appeared at the 2024 Emmy Awards using a mobility aid, receiving a standing ovation. With her long television career and continued public presence, Applegate has an estimated net worth of $25 million.