Christina Applegate says 'I gained 40 pounds and walk with cane' due to MS

Actor Christina Applegate made her first public appearance while using a walking stick after revealing that she had "gained 40 pounds". The 50-year-old “Dead to Me” actress made her first public appearance while receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was sporting 'FU MS' nails.

She sobbed alongside her "Married with Children” co-star Katey Sagal while walking barefoot and supported by her glittery cane. Christina spoke to the audience about her struggle with autoimmune illnesses, which disrupt the brain-body communication.

Following her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, she stated she had put on 40 pounds and "can't walk without a cane". The Emmy winner continued, "This is the first time anyone's going to see me the way I am", and she is still not "completely well" and that she has had to "handle the loss of her life."


She was on the set of the third and final season of the Netflix series in the summer of 2021. She explained the five-month gap as her need to fully comprehend what was going on as she battled the illness.

The actress posted a picture of several walking aids on social media in the days before the occasion to demonstrate how she was gearing up for the big outing. She captioned a photo of five different walking stick designs with the statement, "I have a very big ceremony coming up", earlier this month.

In her speech, she expressed gratitude to her friends, family, and daughter Sadie, stating, "Thank you for standing by me through all of this”. "Oh, by the way, I have an illness."Did you miss it? I don't even have shoes on!"

FAQ

1- What does Christina Applegate have?
She was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

2-How old is Christina Applegate?
She is 50-year-old.