Christina Applegate Share how you get through a tough day with multiple sclerosis.
While appearing on James Corden‘s SiriusXM show This life of mine Thursday, August 8th to discuss everyday life with MS. Dead to me The 52-year-old star gave a surprising but relatable answer when Corden, 45, asked if music had helped him get through tough times.
“I find reality TV very useful. That’s the extent of it for me,” she replied. “Anyone who knows me well knows that it’s on in my room 24 hours a day. I don’t leave my room very often. It sounds really depressing, but sometimes I feel like I need to sleep.”
that Married with children The alum told Corden that whatever reality show she’d like to be on would be fine.
A number of celebrities, including Christina Applegate, Selma Blair, Jamie-Lynn Sigler, and Jack Osbourne, have come forward with the autoimmune disease multiple sclerosis. Applegate revealed in August 2021 that she had been diagnosed with MS. “Hi there, friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS,” the Married … With Children alum wrote via X (…).
“Give me anything,” she joked. “Give me anything.” Vanderpump (rules)Give it to me Below deckGive it to me (real) housewifeEven give it to me Kitchen nightmare With ~ Gordon Ramsay — I’m going to watch all nine seasons in two days.”
Applegate added, “I really love seeing the imperfections of real people. Wow, those people exist. I love it. That’s why I love reality TV. It’s scary to see them walk through the world like that.”
The Emmy winner first revealed her MS diagnosis in a statement posted via X in 2021.
“Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS,” she wrote at the time. “It’s been a strange journey, but I’ve had so much support from people I know who have this condition. It’s been a tough journey, but as we all know, the road goes on. Unless some punk gets in the way.”
According to the Cleveland Clinic, multiple sclerosis “damages the protective covering around nerves called myelin in the central nervous system” and “can cause muscle weakness, vision changes, numbness, and memory problems.” There is no cure.
Applegate has been open about living with MS over the past few years. Since her diagnosis, the actress has used her platform to document the obstacles she faces as someone with the chronic condition.
Whether it’s Keeping Up With the Kardashians or The Bachelor, stars are just like us: They’re obsessed with reality TV. For Rihanna, Vanderpump Rules is the perfect thing to binge watch after a long day. During the coronavirus pandemic, the singer admitted she’s been obsessed with the drama. “I’ve never made a secret of my love of reality TV, and during lockdown, I’ve been (…)
Applegate recently launched the “MeSsy” podcast as a way for her and her co-hosts to get together. Jamie-Lynn Sigler To cover the ups and downs that two people experience because of MS.
“Just thinking about it. When you hold onto that feeling of despair, it gives you so much power. Jamie and I do this podcast to get that out there,” Applegate explained on social media in June. “It’s raw and honest and provocative. And sharing it sets us free. Never feel alone. There’s always an ear out there. I love you.”
