Christina Applegate joins IG to make ‘real, raw and honest’ confessions

Christine Applegate is officially on Instagram and she’s using her new platform to interact with her fans. The “Dead To Me” star, who has spoken openly about her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, made her long-awaited debut on the social media app with a heartfelt message about authenticity, reflection and resilience. The Emmy-winning actress’ first post quickly made waves online, gaining support from her fans and fellow celebrities as she opened up about her life, her mindset and the meaning behind one of her favorite personal photos. Applegate’s first post features a stunning black-and-white portrait of herself, dressed casually in a white t-shirt and jeans, standing in her backyard with sunlight filtering softly through the trees. In the caption, she addressed her subscribers directly with her characteristic humor and frankness.

“Hey everyone, Christina here,” she began. “If you told me a year ago that I would be on Instagram, I would have said, fuck you! But here I am, so I’m going to do it my way. Real, raw, honest.”

She explained that the photo, taken by her “lifelong friend @kevingrackle,” was one of her favorites in recent memory. “It was taken in my garden with chimes that remind me of my mother and a moon necklace from a dear witch friend,” she shared, signing off with “-C.”

The post, which has already been liked by Kelly Ripawas immediately met with love and enthusiasm from friends and fans. Alumni of “The Bachelor” Kaitlyn Bristowe commented, “Hell yeah,” while Minka Kelly wrote, “Glad to see you here,” and Carmen Electra added: “Glad you’re here.”

Applegate’s social media debut comes as she continues to live with multiple sclerosis, a diagnosis she publicly revealed in 2021. The actress has been candid about the disease’s toll on her health, sharing that the physical symptoms became so severe that she decided to put her on-screen acting work on hold.

The “Anchorman” star’s last on-camera role was in the third and final season of Netflix’s “Dead To Me,” which concluded in 2022. Production schedules were adjusted to accommodate her condition, and Applegate’s performance, both vulnerable and powerful, earned critical praise for its emotional honesty.

Although she is retiring from on-screen projects, Applegate has expressed interest in pursuing voice acting, which would allow her to stay creative while minimizing physical exertion.

Applegate isn’t disappearing from the public eye, she’s just changing the way she shares her story. The actress recently confirmed her upcoming memoir, “You With The Sad Eyes,” which will chronicle her journey through fame, motherhood, illness and personal rediscovery.

She began writing the book after leaving acting, using her downtime to channel her thoughts and experiences into something meaningful for fans. “It’s deeply personal,” she said of the project, which promises to deliver the same blend of humor and honesty that has defined her career.

In August, the “Dead to Me” star revealed she was hospitalized after developing a serious kidney infection that left her “screaming” in pain. The actress shared that the health problems began during a trip to Europe to visit family. “I felt fine for a few hours, then I had to lie down because my stomach was really hurting,” she recalls. When she returned home to California after an 11-hour flight and her symptoms worsened, she went straight to the hospital and refused to leave until she got answers.