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Christina Applegate

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Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress. She is best known for playing Kelly Bundy on the FOX sitcom Married... with Children. Since then, she has established a film and television career, winning a Primetime Emmy and earning Tony and Golden Globe nominations. She has had major roles in several films including Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead, The Big Hit, The Sweetest Thing, Anchorman, Farce of the Penguins, and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel. She has also starred in numerous Broadway theatre productions such as the 2005 revival of the musical Sweet Charity.


Early life

Applegate was born in Hollywood, California. Her father, Robert W. Applegate, was a record producer and record company executive,[1] and her mother, Nancy Lee Priddy, was a singer and actor. Her parents split up shortly after her birth. She has two half-siblings (Alisa and Kyle) from her father's remarriage. Following her parents' divorce, her mother had a relationship with musician Stephen Stills. It was through Stills' friendship with fellow musicians Paul Kantner and Grace Slick that Applegate became friends with their daughter, China Kantner.[2][3]


Career

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Early work

Applegate made her TV debut with her mother in the soap opera Days of Our Lives and a commercial for Playtex baby bottles at three and five months, respectively.[4] Her first big screen appearance followed at age 7, when she was seen in the 1979 film, Jaws of Satan (a.k.a. King Cobra), followed by 1981's Beatlemania. She debuted in a television movie as young Grace Kelly in the biopic, Grace Kelly (1983, opposite Cheryl Ladd), and appeared on her first TV series in Showtime's political comedy, Washingtoon (1985), in which she played a Congressman's daughter. She was also spotted as a guest in the shows, Father Murphy (1981), Charles in Charge (1984 and 1985), andSilver Spoons (1986).
In 1986, Applegate won the role of Robin Kennedy (1986–1987), a cop's daughter, on the police drama series Heart of the City. Meanwhile, she was also seen guest starring in the sitcoms All is Forgiven, Still the Beaver, Amazing Stories, and Family Ties episode Band on the Run(1987) as Kitten.
Applegate eventually scored her most memorable role of ditzy Kelly Bundy in Fox's comedy series Married... with Children. She portrayed her character for ten years (1987–1997). While working on the series, Applegate was seen in Dance 'til Dawn (1988, NBC) and in Streets (1990), in which a teenage drug addict is stalked by a psychotic police officer. Applegate guest-starred in 21 Jump Street (1988), Top of the Heap(1991, as Kelly Bundy), and hosted Saturday Night Live (May 8, 1993) and MADtv (1996).
The character of Sue Ellen Crandell in the comedy feature Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991) was Applegate's first starring role in a mainstream film. She followed it up with films such as Vibrations (1995), Across the Moon (1995), Wild Bill (1995), Mars Attacks! (1996), andNowhere (1997). After the sitcom Married... with Children was canceled in May 1997, Applegate starred as Claudine Van Doozen in the independent feature Claudine's Return (a.k.a. Kiss of Fire), was cast in the action-comedy The Big Hit, and played the fiancée of a mob descendant in the Mafia satire Jane Austen's Mafia (1998).
Applegate was one of the founding members of the Pussycat Dolls, which debuted at Johnny Depp's Viper Room on the Sunset Strip in 1995.[5][6] Applegate emceed for the group when they moved to The Roxy in 2002.[7]
In 1998, NBC handed her the title role in their sitcom Jesse. The series debuted in 1998, received rave reviews, and brought Applegate aPeople's Choice Award for Favorite Female Performer in a New TV series and the TV Guide Award for Star of a New Series as well as a nomination at the Golden Globe Awards for Lead Actress in a Comedy. Though the series gained praise, it was canceled in 2000.
The new millennium saw Applegate playing the dual role of a 12th-century noblewoman, Princess Rosalind, and her 21st-century descendant, Julia Malfete, in the time-travel comedy Just Visiting (2001). After gaining wide notice for playing Cameron Diaz's level-headed best friend, Courtney Rockcliffe, in The Sweetest Thing (2002), Applegate continued to win roles in such movies as Heroes (2002), the airplane comedyView from the Top (2003), Wonderland (2003), Grand Theft Parsons (2003), Surviving Christmas (2004), and Employee of the Month (2004). Behind the screen, she was the executive producer of Comforters, Miserable (2001).


2002 - present

Applegate in 2004
Applegate guest-starred on two episodes of Friends, in the ninth (2002) and tenth (2003) seasons, titled "The One with Rachel's Other Sister" and "The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits" asAmy Green, Rachel Green's (Jennifer Aniston) younger sister. She won the 55th Annual Prime Time Emmy Award for Best Guest Actress in a Comedy for her performance in "The One with Rachel's Other Sister". On the silver screen, she portrayed TV anchorwoman Veronica Corningstone in the 2004 films Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and the bonus filmWake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie (an alternative film comprising alternate takes and deleted scenes and story elements).
In addition to her screen work, Applegate has performed on stage in such productions as The Axeman's Jazz, Nobody Leaves Empty Handed, and The Runthrough, as well as John Cassavetes'The Third Day (co-starring Gena Rowlands). In 2004, she debuted on the Broadway stage playing the title role of Charity Hope Valentine in a revival of the 1966 musical Sweet Charity. She eventually took home the 2005 Theatre World Award and was nominated for a 2005 Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.
While appearing in Sweet Charity, she broke her foot, and it was announced that the musical would close during previews. She persuaded the producers to rescind their decision, and on April 18, 2005, she made her Broadway debut.[8] Sweet Charity ended its Broadway run on December 31, 2005. In 2006, she appeared in an advertising campaign for Hanes title "Look who we've got our Hanes on now". The campaign had started in 2005 but she, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Kevin Bacon were added to the ads in 2006.
In 2006, Applegate appeared in Jessica Simpson's music video "A Public Affair", alongside Eva Longoria Parker, Ryan Seacrest, andChristina Milian.
Applegate starred in the ABC comedy, Samantha Who?, until it was canceled on May 18, 2009. The series costarred Jean Smart, Jennifer Esposito, and Melissa McCarthy. The series was about a 30-year-old who, after a hit-and-run accident, develops amnesia and has to rediscover her life, her relationships, and herself.[9] Shortly after the cancellation was announced, Applegate began a campaign to get the show back into production,[10] which was unsuccessful.
In January 2009, Applegate appeared with her TV brother David Faustino (Bud Bundy from Married with Children) in an episode of Faustino's show Star-ving.[11]
Applegate will play Elizabeth Montgomery of Bewitched fame, who died of colorectal cancer, in the upcoming film Everything Is Going to Be Just Fine, due to be released in 2010.[12] She also loaned her voice to the character Catherine the Cat in the 3-D talking animal sequel Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore. According to Applegate, she said it was her mother that wanted her to be involved in the film. Prior to Cats & Dogs 2, she voiced Brittany (one of the Chipettes) in Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel.


Personal life

At the 60th Annual Emmy Awards
In October 2001, Applegate married longtime boyfriend Johnathon Schaech in a small Palm Springsceremony attended by family and close friends.[13] Schaech filed for divorce in November 2005, citing irreconcilable differences. Applegate and Schaech's final divorce papers were entered August 10, 2007 in Los Angeles Superior Court.[14]
In 2008, Applegate began dating musician Martyn LeNoble. Applegate and LeNoble became engaged onValentine's Day 2010.[15] It will be the second marriage for both. On July 21, 2010, it was announced that Applegate is pregnant with the couple's first child which is due in January 2011.[16]
Her close friends include Lance Bass.[17] On July 1, 2008, her close friend and ex-boyfriend Lee Grivas was found dead of an apparent drug overdose.[18] In a January 2009 interview on Anytime with Bob Kushell, Applegate stated that she hates the paparazzi. Additionally, she appeared in recent interviews on various talk shows such as The Ellen DeGeneres Show and on the 2009 TV Land Awards, receiving the "Innovator Award" along with her fellow cast of Married... with Children. She topped the list of People Magazine's Most Beautiful People in 2009.[19]
Applegate is a vegetarian,[20] and in 2007, appeared in an anti-fur ad for PETA.[21]


Breast cancer

On August 3, 2008, People magazine reported that Applegate had been diagnosed with breast cancer. This was confirmed by her representative, who said in a statement: "Christina Applegate was diagnosed with an early form of breast cancer. Benefiting from early detection through a doctor-ordered MRI, the cancer is not life-threatening. Christina is following the recommended treatment of her doctors and will have a full recovery. No further statement will be issued at this time".[22]
On August 19, 2008, it was announced that Applegate was cancer free after a double mastectomy, even though cancer was found in only one breast.[23] She has an inherited genetic fault, a BRCA1[24] mutation, which often triggers breast cancer. Her mother, Nancy Priddy, is a breast cancer survivor. Applegate said when she first was diagnosed "I was just shaking and — and then also immediately, I had to go into 'take-care-of-business-mode'" which included a change to a more healthy diet.[25]


Charity work

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.[26]
In 2003, she was the spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day, which raises millions of dollars for breast cancer education andresearch.[27]
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.[28]
In 2009, Applegate announced her plans to return as the ambassador for Lee National Denim Day.[29]
In 2009, Applegate founded Right Action for Women, a charitable foundation dedicated to breast cancer screening for women, and focused on the type of MRI scan which saved her own life.[30] It is currently in the initial stages of fund raising and is scheduled to launch in 2010.

Filmography

Film
Year↓Film↓Role↓Notes
1979Jaws of SatanKim PerryFilm debut
1981BeatlemaniaFanMinor role
1983Grace KellyYoung Grace KellyMade-For-TV Movie
1988Dance 'til DawnPatrice JohnsonMade-For-TV Movie; Starring role
1990StreetsDawnLead role
1991Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's DeadSue Ellen CrandellLead role
1995VibrationsAnamikaLead role
1995Wild BillLurline NewcombSupporting role
1995Across the MoonKathyLead role
1996Mars Attacks!SharonaMinor role
1997NowhereDingbatSupporting role
1998Jane Austen's Mafia!Diane SteenStarring role
1998The Big HitPam SchulmanLead role
1998Claudine's ReturnClaudine Van DoozenLead role
1999Out in FiftyLilahSupporting role
2000The Brutal TruthEmilyLead role
2001Sol GoodeUnknownUncredited
2001Prince CharmingKateMade-For-TV Movie; Lead role
2001Just VisitingPrincess Rosaline/Julia MalfeteLead role
2002The Sweetest ThingCourtney RockcliffeStarring role
2002HeroesWifeMinor role
2003Grand Theft ParsonsBarbaraStarring role
2003WonderlandSusan LauniusMinor role
2003View from the TopChristine MontgomeryStarring role
2004Surviving ChristmasAlicia ValcoStarring role
2004Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyVeronica CorningstoneStarring role
2004Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost MovieVeronica CorningstoneStarring role
2004Employee of the MonthSara GoodwinStarring role
2005Tilt-A-WhirlCustomer #1Supporting role
2005Suzanne's Diary for NicholasDr. Suzanne BedfordMade-for-TV Movie; Lead role
2007Farce of the PenguinsMelissa (voice)Starring role
2008The RockerKim PowellSupporting role
2009Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelBrittany (voice)
2010Going The DistanceCorinneSupporting role
2010Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty GaloreCatherine (voice)
2011Hall PassMaggieIn production
2011Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-WreckedBrittany (voice)
Television
Year↓Title↓Role↓Notes
1972Days of Our LivesBabyScreen debut, aged 3 months
1981Father MurphyAda1 Episode
1984Charles in ChargeStacy2 Episodes
1985WashingtoonThe Daughter1 Season; Starring role
1986Silver SpoonsJeannie Bolens1 Episode: "A Family Affair"
1986All Is ForgivenSimone1 Episode
1986Still the BeaverMandy / Wendy2 Episodes
1986Amazing StoriesHolly1 Episode
1986–1987Heart of the CityRobin Kennedy1 Season; Starring role
1987Family TiesKitten1 Episode: "Band On The Run"
1987–1997Married... with ChildrenKelly Bundy11 Seasons; Starring role
198821 Jump StreetTina1 Episode
1991Top of the HeapKelly Bundy2 Episodes
1993Saturday Night LiveHerselfGuest host: May 8, 1993
1996MADtvHerselfGuest host
1998–2000JesseJesse Warner2 Seasons; Lead role
2002, 2003FriendsAmy Green2 Episodes: "The One With Rachel's Other Sister"
and "The One Where Rachel's Sister Babysits"
2004King of the HillColette/Attorney (voice)1 Episode: "My Hair Lady"
20052005 Tony AwardsHerselfPresenter: June 5, 2005
20072007 Tony AwardsHerselfPresenter: June 10, 2007
2007–2009Samantha Who?Samantha Newly2 Seasons; Lead role
2008Reno 911!Seemji1 Episode: "Did Garcia Steal Dangle's Husband?'
2009Star-vingHerselfEpisode 4: ""Married with Children"..The Movie"
2009Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday SpecialPerformer


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