Christina Applegate
Biography
Christina Applegate, born on November 25, 1971, is a prominent American actress and dancer renowned for her versatile performances across television and film. She first gained recognition as a child actress, portraying the character Kelly Bundy on the groundbreaking Fox sitcom *Married...with Children*, which aired from 1987 to 1997.
As she transitioned into adulthood, Applegate cultivated a successful career in both film and television, earning critical acclaim along the way. She won an Emmy Award for her memorable guest appearance on the beloved sitcom *Friends*, and she has been nominated for prestigious awards including a Tony Award and multiple Golden Globes.
Her filmography boasts a variety of notable films, such as *Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead* (1991), *The Big Hit* (1998), *The Sweetest Thing* (2002), *Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy* (2004) and its sequel, *Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues* (2013), as well as *Bad Moms* (2016). In addition, Applegate showcased her musical talents in the 2005 Broadway revival of *Sweet Charity*, earning a Tony Award nomination for Best Actress in a Musical.
On television, she has taken on lead roles in several sitcoms, including *Jesse* (1998–2000), *Samantha Who?* (2007–2009), and *Up All Night* (2011–2012). Most recently, she starred in the critically acclaimed Netflix series *Dead to Me* (2019–2022), further solidifying her status as a talented and beloved performer.
Filmography
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Vacation (2015)
2015 • Debbie Griswold
Streets
1990 • Dawn
Grand Theft Parsons
2004 • Barbara
A Bad Moms Christmas
2017
Surviving Christmas
2004 • Alicia Valco
Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead
1991 • Swell
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
2010 • Catherine (voice)
Going the Distance (2010)
2010 • Corrine Berlin
The Little Pageant That Could
2024 • Self (archive footage)
Wild Bill
1995 • Lurline Newcomb
Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip
2015 • Brittany (voice)
The Sweetest Thing
2002 • Courtney Rockcliffe
View from the Top
2003 • Christine Montgomery
Employee of the Month
2004 • Sara Goodwin
Crash Pad
2017 • Morgan
Married... with Children Reunion
2003 • Self
Bad Moms
2016 • Gwendolyn James
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013 • Veronica Corningstone
The Rocker
2008 • Kim
Just Visiting
2001 • Rosalind / Julia
The Book of Life (2014)
2014 • Mary Beth (voice)
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004 • Veronica Corningstone