Christina Applegate gave fans a long-awaited update on September 21, posting her first Instagram video in months. In the clip, the 54-year-old actress debuted freshly dyed blonde hair and thanked her colorist, Dave Stanwell, writing,“Fresh hair color, new weird spot on my cheek haha thank you @davestanwell for brightening up my cloudy day.”
The post comes after a difficult stretch. TMZ reported that Applegate was discharged in early August following nearly four months in the hospital, after being admitted in late March amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. She first went public with her MS diagnosis in August 2021 and has been candid ever since, telling NPR in March that she thinks about death every day and has purchased burial plots. Even so, she struck a hopeful note:“Health issues are a constant for me, but I’m a strong chick and I’m getting stronger and better every day.”
The comment section filled quickly with support from famous friends like Kyle Richards and Jennie Garth, plus thousands of fans. It’s a small post with a big message: she’s still here, still joking, still moving forward. What’s your favorite Christina Applegate role of all time?
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