Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
The Emmy-winning actor says the diagnosis she publicly discussed was incorrect, describing the discovery as confusing and unnerving.
At a glance
- Applegate revealed the misdiagnosis on her podcast MeSsy
- She had previously published a memoir about her MS struggles in March
- Applegate described the discovery as unnerving and confusing
- She had become a prominent advocate for multiple sclerosis awareness
Emmy-winning actor Christina Applegate has announced that she does not have multiple sclerosis, despite previously becoming an advocate for awareness of the autoimmune disease. Applegate, 54, made the revelation on her podcast MeSsy in an episode recorded with fellow actor Jamie-Lynn Sigler and posted to YouTube on Tuesday. She had chronicled her experiences with the condition in an emotional memoir published in March.
Why it matters
The revelation comes after Applegate's public advocacy work and memoir publication, which drew significant attention to the disease.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — CultureActor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
- The Guardian — WorldActor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis
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