20 interesting facts about Christina Applegate
- Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American Tony Award-nominated actress.
- In 1992, Applegate joined other celebrities in a benefit show for a Hollywood children's charity, acting as a special guest assistant to a local magician and taking part in a number of illusions including being sawn in half.
- In August 2008 it was revealed Christina Applegate had been diagnosed with breast cancer through a routine breast test.
- Christina Applegate is best known for playing Kelly Bundy on the Fox Broadcasting Company sitcom Married... with Children.
- In 1999, Christina won the TV Guide Award in the category of Favorite Star of a New Series for her role on the television series Jesse.
- In 2003, she was the spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day, which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer education and research.
- In 2008, Christina won (along with David Faustino) the TV Land Award in the category of Siblings That Make You Grateful for Your Own Crazy Family for her role on the television series Married with Children.
- In 2008, Christina Applegate was nominated for an Emmy for "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series" for her role on Samantha Who.
- Christina was mentioned in the 1991 song, "Set Adrift on Memory Bliss" by PM Dawn.
- Christina's father, Robert Applegate, is a record company executive, her mother, Nancy Priddy is a singer and actress.
- Following her diagnosis with breast cancer, Applegate appeared on a television special entitled Stand Up to Cancer designed to raise funds for breast cancer research. The one hour special was broadcast on CBS, NBC, and ABC television networks on September 5, 2009.
- Christina Applegate quit school when she was 17 years old.
- Christina's measurements are 35-23-35 1/2.
- Christina Applegate is 5' 5" (1.65 m).
- Christina has an apple tattoo below her navel, a vine on both ankles and a tattoo of her mom's name and the name of her church.
- Christina is a vegetarian.
- Christina first appeared on television as an infant in a commercial for disposable diapers.
- Christina Applegate was chosen as one of People Magazine's, "50 Most Beautiful People" in 1999.
- Christina started dance lessons at the age of five!
- Christina Applegate won an Emmy Award in 2003 for her work on Friends.
