Christina Applegate Then & Now: See Photos Of The Actress Over The Years

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Christina Casiano

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Christina Applegate Then & Now

Christina Applegate Then & Now — Since she was a young girl, Christina Applegate has been warming the hearts of television viewers. Born on Nov. 25, 1971, Christina began acting when she was just a few months old on ‘Days of Our Lives.’ She then made her film debut in 1981’s ‘Jaws of Satan.’ Christina’s acting breakthrough came when she scored the role of Kelly Bundy on Fox’s sitcom ‘Married with Children.’ Since then, she’s become beloved for her roles in shows like ‘Friends,’ ‘Samantha Who?’ and ‘Dead to Me,’ as well as movies like ‘Anchorman,’ ‘Bad Moms,’ and ‘Vacation.’

Christina has been married twice: first to Johnathon Schaech from 2001 to 2005, and then to current husband Martyn LeNoble, with whom she shares daughter Sadie Grace, 10. Christina was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, but fully recovered. In August 2021, she shared to the world she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis a few months prior and called her health battle “a strange journey.” Click through the gallery to see Christina Applegate’s transformation over the years.

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Christina Applegate in ‘Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead’

Christina Applegate in ‘Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead’ — Christina Applegate in the 1991 coming-of-age comedy ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.’ Christina starred in the film alongside Joanna Cassidy, Keith Coogan and John Getz.

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Christina Applegate at the 1999 Emmy Awards

Christina Applegate at the 1999 Emmy Awards — Christina Applegate poses in a red dress at the 1999 Emmy Awards. The actress looked stunning in her attire, which included a sexy slit that showed off her left leg.

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Christina Applegate at ‘The Sweetest Thing’ premiere

Christina Applegate at ‘The Sweetest Thing’ premiere — Christina Applegate stuns in an all-black ensemble at ‘The Sweetest Thing’ premiere in NYC on April 8, 2002. Christina starred in the rom-com opposite Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair.

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Christina Applegate wins an Emmy for ‘Friends’

Christina Applegate wins an Emmy for ‘Friends’ — Christina Applegate wins the Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for playing Amy Green in ‘Friends.’ Christina played Amy, the sister of Jennifer Aniston’s Rachel Green, in several hilarious episodes of the show, including one Thanksgiving episode.

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Christina Applegate at the 12th annual Espy Awards

Christina Applegate at the 12th annual Espy Awards — Christina Applegate looks stunning at the 12th annual Espy Awards in Los Angeles. Christina wore a sleek gold dress for the event.

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Christina Applegate at the 2003 Emmy Awards

Christina Applegate at the 2003 Emmy Awards — Christina Applegate attends the 55th annual Emmy Awards in LA on Sept. 21, 2003. Christina won the Emmy that year for her role in ‘Friends.’

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Christina Applegate at the ‘Anchorman’ premiere

Christina Applegate at the ‘Anchorman’ premiere — Christina Applegate attends the ‘Anchorman’ film premiere in LA on June 28, 2004. She wore a long light blue dress to celebrate the iconic film, which also starred Will Ferrell, Steve Carrell and Paul Rudd.

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Christina Applegate at the 2008 Emmy Awards

Christina Applegate at the 2008 Emmy Awards — Christina Applegate hits the red carpet of the 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards in LA on Sept. 21, 2008. Christina wore a magnificent gown at the event and was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her main role in ‘Samantha Who?’

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Christina Applegate at the 2009 Golden Globes

Christina Applegate at the 2009 Golden Globes — Christina Applegate stuns in a yellow ball gown at the 2009 Golden Globes at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Christina was nominated at the awards show for her role in ‘Samantha Who?’

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Christina Applegate at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Christina Applegate at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards — Christina Applegate dazzles in a long green dress at the 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA on Jan. 25, 2009. Christina Applegate was up for a SAG Award for playing Samantha Newly in ‘Samantha Who?’ but she lost out to Tina Fey of ’30 Rock.’

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Christina Applegate at the 2009 Emmy Awards

Christina Applegate at the 2009 Emmy Awards — Christina Applegate attends the 2009 Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. Christina wore a magnificent dark blue dress and was once again up for an Emmy for ‘Samantha Who?’

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Christina Applegate with Maryn LeNoble

Christina Applegate with Maryn LeNoble — Christina Applegate poses with Martyn LeNoble
at the ‘Going The Distance’ film premiere in Los Angeles on Aug. 23, 2010. The happy couple was engaged at the time, and they eventually tied the knot in 2013.

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Christina Applegate at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Christina Applegate at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards — Christina Applegate poses at the 16th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Jan. 23, 2010. Christina looked like a real-life princess in her long blue ballgown.

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Christina Applegate at the ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ premiere

Christina Applegate at the ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ premiere — Christina Applegate smiles for the cameras at the ‘Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues’ premiere in London on Dec. 11, 2013. Christina reprised her hilarious role as Veronica Corningstone in the sequel film.

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Christina Applegate at the 5th Annual Dizzy Feet Foundation Celebration Of Dance Gala

Christina Applegate at the 5th Annual Dizzy Feet Foundation Celebration Of Dance Gala — Christina Applegate shows off her smile at the 5th Annual Dizzy Feet Foundation Celebration Of Dance Gala in LA on Aug. 1, 2015. Christina wore a dark black and purple dress for the event.

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Christina Applegate in ”Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy’

Christina Applegate in ”Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy’ — Christina Applegate beside Will Ferrell in 2004’s ‘Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgandy.’ The film has remained a cult classic since its release.

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Christina Applegate attends the ‘Bad Moms’ premiere

Christina Applegate attends the ‘Bad Moms’ premiere — Christina Applegate attends the ‘Bad Mom’s movie premiere in LA on July 26, 2016. Christina wore all red for the big event, which celebrated the comedy film that also starred Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell and Kathryn Hahn.

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Christina Applegate at the premiere of ‘Dead to Me’

Christina Applegate at the premiere of ‘Dead to Me’ — Christina Applegate looks beautiful at the ‘Dead to Me’ premiere at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, Calif. on May 02, 2019. The hit Netflix series has received critical acclaim and stars Christina opposite Linda Cardellini.

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Christina Applegate at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards

Christina Applegate at the 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards — Christina Applegate poses at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 22, 2019. Christina wore a long gray ballgown and was nominated at the awards show for playing Jen Harding in ‘Dead to Me.’

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Christina Applegate at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards

Christina Applegate at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards — Christina Applegate hits the red carpet at the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards in Los Angeles on January 5, 2020. She dressed in a long silver dress and looked absolutely stunning while posing for photos.

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Christina Applegate at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Christina Applegate at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards — Christina Applegate looks absolutely incredible at the 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards in LA on January 19, 2020. For this event, Christina opted to wear a long black and white dress.

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Christina Applegate honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

Christina Applegate honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame — Christina Applegate always wanted a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. She finally got her wish on Nov. 14, 2022.

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