Christina Applegate Admits She ‘Blacked Out’ During 2024 Emmys Amid Multiple Sclerosis Battle

Christina Applegate, known for her iconic role as Kelly Bundy in the late 1980s sitcom Married… with Children, has been battling multiple sclerosis (MS). The 52-year-old actress announced her diagnosis with the disease via X in 2021, and she has since maintained a low profile, making only rare public appearances. The actress graced the Emmys this year, receiving a heartwarming standing ovation from the audience while presenting an award.

In a recent interview, the actress bravely shared insights into her life with multiple sclerosis, offering glimpses into the struggles and triumphs she experiences daily while also reflecting on her emotional experience at the Emmy Awards.

Christina Applegate “blacked out” at Emmy Awards

During a conversation with Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts, in a preview clip for Tuesday’s episode,  Applegate shared that living with the disease has been exceptionally challenging and has had a significant impact on her life.

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However, she expressed gratitude for her incredible support system, which has helped her cope with the challenges she faces. “I live kind of in hell,” the 52-year-old told the host. “I’m not out a lot, so this is, like, a little difficult, just for my system. But, yeah, of course, the support is wonderful, and I’m really grateful.”

When questioned about her experience at the Emmys, where she took the stage to present the award for the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category, the actress confessed that the moment was quite overwhelming and that she could hardly recall what transpired during the event. “I actually kinda blacked out. People said, ‘Oh, you were so funny,’ and I’m like, I don’t even know what I said,” Applegate admitted. “I don’t know what I was doing. I got so freaked out that I didn’t even know what was happening anymore.”

Applegate also expressed her appreciation for the enthusiastic standing ovation she received from the audience. “I felt really beloved, and it was really a beautiful thing,” she added. “Then—and I’m just going to say this—that audience stood up for everybody.”