Christina Applegate, known for her role as Kelly Bundy on “Married with Children,” reflects on her career and personal struggles. She starred in the popular sitcom from 1987 to 1997, which brought her fame but also typecast her as a “dumb blonde.” Applegate says, “I had to work really hard to break out of that mold.”
After the show, she took on diverse roles in films like “Anchorman” and TV series like “Dead to Me,” earning critical acclaim. However, her journey hasn’t been easy. Applegate faced a breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 and later underwent a double mastectomy. She describes this period as “the toughest time of my life.”
In 2021, Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Despite these challenges, she continues to act and inspire. “Life doesn’t always go as planned,” she says, “but you keep moving forward.”
Applegate’s resilience and versatility have cemented her as a respected actress in Hollywood.
Christina Applegate, known for her role as Kelly Bundy on “Married with Children,” reflects on her career and personal struggles. She starred in the popular sitcom from 1987 to 1997, which brought her fame but also typecast her as a “dumb blonde.” Applegate says, “I had to work really hard to break out of that mold.”
After the show, she took on diverse roles in films like “Anchorman” and TV series like “Dead to Me,” earning critical acclaim. However, her journey hasn’t been easy. Applegate faced a breast cancer diagnosis in 2008 and later underwent a double mastectomy. She describes this period as “the toughest time of my life.”
In 2021, Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Despite these challenges, she continues to act and inspire. “Life doesn’t always go as planned,” she says, “but you keep moving forward.”
Applegate’s resilience and versatility have cemented her as a respected actress in Hollywood.
