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Christina Applegate Biography

Birth Name:Christina Applegate

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Appeared as the spokesperson for the Lee National Denim Day in 2003 in order to raise money for breast cancer education and research
Founded the Right Action for Women charitable foundation in 2009 in an attempt to promote breast cancer screening for women, focusing on the type of MRI scan that saved her life
Graced the cover as the No․ 1 selection of People magazine's "Most Beautiful" feature in 2009
Underwent a double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008
Made her fist television appearance when she was only three months old with her mother on the soap opera "Days of Our Lives․"
Quote: "I've always been shy and sort of vulnerable․ My mom says that when she would drop me off at school, I'd stand back and check out the situation - see if it was safe before I'd join the other kids․"
Has taken on several roles with darker themes, including that of a prostitute addicted to drugs in "Streets․"
Known for her roles as Kelsi Bundy in "Married․․․with Children," as Reagan Brinkley in "Up All Night," and as Veronica Corningstone in the "Anchorman" films
Grew up near the site of the 1981 Wonderland murders and performed in a 2003 film depicting the crime
Is a vegetarian and a supporter of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, for which she appeared in anti-fur ad in 2007
Was one of the founding members of the Pussycat Dolls, which got its start practicing in her garage

Awards

1987Young Artist Award-Exceptional Performance By a Young Actress in a New Television, Comedy or Drama Series: winner
1988Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress Starring in a New Television Comedy Series: nominated
1989Young Artist Award-Best Young Actress - Starring in a Television Comedy Series: winner
1992MTV Movie Award-Most Desirable Female: nominated
1992Young Artist Award-Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
1993Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: nominated
1999Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a New Comedy Series: nominated
1999TV Guide Award-Favorite Star of a New Series: winner
2002Stinker Award-Worst Song or Song Performance in a Film or its End Credits: winner
2003OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2003Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2003Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Villain: nominated
2004Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2004TV Land Award-The "When Bad Teens Go Good" Award: nominated
2004TV Land Award-Favorite Teen Dream - Female: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Prism Award-Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008TV Land Award-Siblings That Make You Grateful for Your Own Crazy Family: winner
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
2008TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Innovator Award-: winner
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress of the Decade: nominated
2012Gracie-Outstanding Female Actor in a Leading Role in a Comedy Series or Special: winner
2012Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2012WIN Award-Actress Comedy Series: nominated
2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actress: Comedy: nominated
2016CinemaCon Award-Female Stars of the Year: winner
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2019INOCA TV-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Dorian Award-Best TV Performance - Actress: nominated
2020Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actress: nominated
2020Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2020OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Female TV Star: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Comedy TV Star: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2020TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2023Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actress - Television: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Critics Choice Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actress: nominated
2023Gracie-Actress in a Leading Role - Comedy or Musical: winner
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Streaming Comedy Series: nominated