'I live kind of in hell': Christina Applegate set to share her experience of living with multiple sclerosis

This marks Christina Applegate's first appearance since her diagnosis in 2021, offering an intimate look into her life with the autoimmune disease
PUBLISHED MAR 11, 2024
Christina Applegate opens up on living with multiple sclerosis (Getty Images)
Christina Applegate opens up on living with multiple sclerosis (Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Christina Applegate is set to share her experiences of living with multiple sclerosis in a forthcoming on-camera interview.

This marks her first such appearance since her diagnosis in 2021, offering an intimate look into her life with the autoimmune disease.

The full interview with Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler is scheduled to air on 'Good Morning America' on Tuesday, March 12.

Christina Applegate on facing challenges and the support she receives 

Applegate revealed to host Robin Roberts in a clip from the interview featured on 'Good Morning America' that, “I live kind of in hell."

Despite the difficulties, she appreciates the support she receives. "I’m not out a lot, so this is a little difficult, just for my system," she continued.

The 'Married With Children' star added, "But of course, the support is wonderful and I’m really grateful."



 

Christina Applegate says she blacked out during the Emmys 

At the Emmys in January, Applegate received a standing ovation.

She responded to it by saying, “We don’t have to applaud every time I do something.” She admitted to feeling overwhelmed, “I actually kind of blacked out.”

“People said, ‘Oh you were so funny,’ and I’m like, ‘I don’t even know what I said,'” Applegate recalled.

She has admired her 'Dead to Me' co-star Linda Cardellini, “the greatest actress I’ve ever worked with in my entire life, if not the greatest human I’ve ever known.”



 

Launching ‘MeSsy’: A podcast on living with MS

Applegate, who will appear on 'GMA'  alongside Jamie-Lynn Sigler, are together launching a new podcast titled 'MeSsy,' set to premiere on March 19, according to People.

The podcast will delve into the realities of living with MS, featuring guests like Martin Short and Edie Falco.

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Applegate, who will appear on 'GMA'  alongside Jamie-Lynn Sigler, are together launching a new podcast titled 'MeSsy,' set to premiere on March 19 (Getty Images)

Sigler, who has been living with MS for over 20 years, has been a source of support for Applegate, they connected after sharing "tools and things" that have helped Applegate manage her disease.


 
 
 
 
 
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“We would talk on the phone for two hours, and we’d be laughing and crying and we were like, ‘This is helping us. Let’s record this. Let’s do it,’” Applegate shared about the inception of the podcast.

The duo hopes to offer comfort and connection to others through their open and honest conversations.

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