In August 2021, Christina Applegate revealed that she had multiple sclerosis. Since then, the actress has only made rare public appearances. The heroine of the series Dead to Me nevertheless created a surprise on Monday, January 15, by presenting an award on the stage of the Emmy Awards, in Los Angeles. When she arrived, Christina Applegate, who was carrying a cane, received a standing ovation. While the actress was deeply moved by this reception, she made a joke to the audience.
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"You're making fun of my disability"
"Thank you very much," she said. Before joking, "Oh my God, you're making fun of my disability by standing up. That's okay. My body is not shaped by Ozempic. Okay, let's go." In the face of persistent applause from the audience, Christina Applegate mischievously continued, "You don't need to clap every time I do something." During the evening, the actress presented the award for Best Supporting Actress to Ayo Edebiri for her performance in the comedy series The Bear. Christina Applegate's self-deprecation also seduced the audience, who were quick to cheer her even more.
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