Christina Applegate gained widespread recognition for her role as Kelly Bundy in the popular sitcom Married… with Children, which aired from 1987 to 1997. In August 2021, Applegate’s life took a turn when she was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, a disease that affected her life greatly. In an interview with British Vogue, Applegate revealed that she became aware of her condition when her friend, Selma Blair, encouraged her to seek medical advice after several complaints.
“I was sitting in Selma’s living room, our children playing, and I told Selma I’d been having this weird tingling in my feet. She said, ‘You must get tested for MS.’ [Even my doctor doubted it], but there it was,” Applegate admitted. “In essence, because of her, I’m going to have a better quality of life.”
The 51-year-old shared on her Instagram page that living with the medical condition is terrible as she struggles to carry out her daily activities—taking showers, using the stairs, and lifting objects. “With the disease of MS, it’s never a good day,” Applegate wrote in the caption. “Having MS f—ing sucks…You just have little s—– days.”
The actress also revealed that she has now transitioned to using her voice majorly instead of making on-screen appearances. “I can do voiceover stuff because I have to support my family and keep my brain working,” she added. “I can’t even imagine going to set right now. This is a progressive disease. I don’t know if I’m going to get worse.”
Applegate’s post has garnered a lot of responses from her fans, who showed their support, admiration, and encouragement. “From your early days k/Bundy to being you now, you are an inspiration to one and all ❤️,” an Instagram user commented.
“Awwww!!! Keep going Christine as I know that this MS battle won’t ever stop you from doing whatever YOU need to do and do on YOUR terms!!” a fan wrote. “I’m disabled too so I understand where you’re coming from WARRIOR!!!”
“Not every day is terrible,” another fan commented, “with MS, you learn to appreciate the small wins. #ihavemsbutitdoesnthaveme.”
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