Christina Applegate Warns Friends Before Going Out

Dead to Me actress Christina Applegate likes to give her friends a heads-up before going out with them. Although she has multiple sclerosis (MS), which can be exhausting, she still enjoys spending time with loved ones. However, there’s one thing she makes sure to let them know in advance.

Christina Applegate, famous for her role as Kelly Bundy on Married…With Children and hits like Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead and Anchorman, has had a career spanning decades. In 2021, she was diagnosed with MS, a significant challenge following her 2008 breast cancer diagnosis and subsequent double mastectomy. She was only 36 at the time. Despite these hurdles, Christina remains resilient, often using humor to cope.

She has even been approached to join the cast of Real Housewives, a proposal she declined, citing that she would be too “boring” for the show. Recently, she expressed interest in Below Deck, revealing a fondness for Bravo TV. Even with her diagnosis, Christina enjoys social outings though she identifies as a homebody. In a podcast episode of MeSsy with Christina Applegate & Jamie-Lynn Sigler, she disclosed an essential condition she shares with friends:

“I just say to people, I hope you give me the grace of canceling right before,” she explained. Christina clarified that this disclaimer isn’t meant to be rude but is necessary due to her unpredictable health:

“I always say, ‘Sure, if you want to go to lunch, just know—and you have to know this and you can’t be mad at me—that if right before you come to pick me up, if I say, ‘Can’t do it,’ you can’t be mad.’ It’s my little disclaimer.” The 52-year-old actress emphasized that she sometimes experiences severe symptoms, which can impede her ability to go out:

“If I’m puking or I can’t walk, you think I’m going to go out to a restaurant or go do anything? No, I’m not going to do that.”

Friends who have known Christina for a long time need to exhibit compassion and understanding. She makes an effort to socialize but must prioritize her well-being. MS has significantly impacted her body, which she shared with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, who has lived with the condition for over two decades:

“I have no muscles in my legs, which I showed you. I look like Humpty Dumpty, like my little tiny weird legs and then my big menopausal belly. Like if I go up a hill, my heart starts beating really fast and I think I’m going to have a heart attack because my heart’s just… the muscle isn’t there.”

Christina credits Bravo shows for helping her through dark times. Reality television serves as an escape, providing her solace as a viewer rather than a participant.

Are you impressed with how Christina is handling her condition while being considerate of her friends? Can people learn from her dedication to making social plans despite her health challenges? Share your thoughts in the comments.

Source: E! News