{"id":235156,"date":"2026-04-17T12:38:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:38:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/christina-applegate-hospitalized-after-months-of-worsening-health\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T12:38:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T12:38:11","slug":"christina-applegate-hospitalized-after-months-of-worsening-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/04\/17\/christina-applegate-hospitalized-after-months-of-worsening-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Christina Applegate Hospitalized After Months of Worsening Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Beloved actress Christina Applegate has been sick for a long time.<\/p>\n<p>She first revealed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2024\/03\/christina-applegate-gets-candid-about-ms-says-she-wears-a-diaper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">her diagnosis<\/a> years ago. <\/p>\n<p>Since then, she has warned, her condition has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2025\/04\/christina-applegate-says-her-multiple-sclerosis-is-getting-worse\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getting worse<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Now, Applegate has reportedly been hospitalized under a veil of secrecy. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Christina Applegate on Good Morning America.\" class=\"wp-image-549623 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_02.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Christina Applegate discusses the ravages of her battle with MS.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: ABC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-she-was-hospitalized-just-a-couple-of-weeks-ago\">She was hospitalized just a couple of weeks ago<\/h2>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tmz.com\/2026\/04\/16\/christina-applegate-hospitalized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TMZ<\/a> <\/em>reports that Applegate has been hospitalized in Los Angeles.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, the tabloid details, she was admitted in late March. If anyone knows the exact date, they aren\u2019t sharing.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to this report, the biggest hint that something was awry came on March 31.<\/p>\n<p>Applegate and Jamie-Lynn Sigler are co-hosts on the <em>MeSsy <\/em>podcast. At the end of last month, Sigler announced that the show would be on hiatus \u2014 briefly \u2014 while both women are on book tours.<\/p>\n<p>Under the circumstances, it sounds like the truth may have been a little more serious than that.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Christina Applegate talks battle with MS: &#039;I hate it&#039;\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YDS9WiUlYTE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A representative for Applegate declined to confirm the hospitalization when speaking to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/04\/16\/celebrity-news\/christina-applegate-hospitalized-amid-ms-battle-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Page Six<\/a><\/em>, and kept things deeply vague.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have no comment on whether she is in the hospital or what her medical treatments are,\u201d the rep began.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe\u2019s had a long history of complicated medical conditions,\u201d the rep acknowledged, \u201cthat she has been refreshingly open about.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Applegate\u2019s rep then added: \u201cas evidenced in her memoir and on her podcast.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her recent memoir, <em>You With the Sad Eyes<\/em>, documented both her time in the entertainment industry and her struggle with MS.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Christina Applegate on Kimmel.\" class=\"wp-image-549621\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Christina Applegate on Kimmel.\" class=\"wp-image-549621 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1080x608.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/03\/0302_use_christinaapplegate_01.png\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Speaking on a talk show, Christina Applegate promotes her new memoir.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: ABC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-has-been-5-years-since-she-was-diagnosed\">It has been 5 years since she was diagnosed<\/h2>\n<p>Back in August of 2021, Applegate first revealed her diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It\u2019s been a strange journey,\u201d she tweeted at the time.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s been a tough road,\u201d Applegate\u2019s 2021 tweet acknowledged. \u201cBut as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a\u2013hole blocks it.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Her tweet concluded: \u201cAs one of my friends that has MS said, \u2018We wake up and take the indicated action.\u2019 And that\u2019s what I do. So now I ask for privacy. As I go through this thing. Thank you xo.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Christina Applegate Gets Standing Ovation at Emmy Awards in Rare Appearance\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T_4L9m9b7AM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Applegate has been extremely candid about her worsening condition as her MS battle continues.<\/p>\n<p>She has opened up about wearing diapers, about being mostly confined to bed, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Sigler, her podcast co-host, has been living with relapsing MS for over two decades.<\/p>\n<p>However, we have to emphasize that we do not actually know if Applegate\u2019s hospitalization was related to her MS.<\/p>\n<p>It is natural to assume that a secret hospitalization might stem from her worsening health battle. But we do not actually <em>know<\/em>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Christina Applegate on GMA in early 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-553029\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1080x607.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped.png 1378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\"\/><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Christina Applegate on GMA in early 2026.\" class=\"wp-image-553029 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-728x410.png 728w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-960x540.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1080x607.png 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped-1200x675.png 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped.png 1378w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2026\/04\/0417_use_christinaapplegate_01-Cropped.png\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An emotional Christina Applegate tells \u2018Good Morning America\u2019 just how bad things have become.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Image Credit: ABC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-her-current-status-is-unknown\">Her current status is unknown<\/h2>\n<p>For a full decade, Applegate starred on <em>Married \u2026 with Children<\/em>, a tongue-in-cheek sitcom known for breaking a lot of \u201cfamily sitcom\u201d conventions.<\/p>\n<p>That was her breakout role.<\/p>\n<p>Many would argue that it was her role in <em>Anchorman <\/em>that cemented her legacy as a <\/p>\n<p>Since then, she has starred in many projects, including on Netflix, introducing herself to new audiences.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that all is well, and will keep Applegate in our thoughts.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehollywoodgossip.com\/2026\/04\/christina-applegate-hospitalized\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reading Time: 3 minutes Beloved actress Christina Applegate has been sick for a long time. She first revealed her diagnosis years ago. Since then, she has warned, her condition has been getting worse. Now, Applegate has reportedly been hospitalized under a veil of secrecy. Christina Applegate discusses the ravages of her battle with MS. 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