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Christina Applegate as Samantha on "Samantha Who?"
Christina Applegate as Samantha on "Samantha Who?" - © ABC
Christina Applegate stars as Samantha on ABC's "Samantha Who??"

Christina Applegate has garnered critical praise for her strength and versatility as an actress in theater, film and television. After receiving accolades for her performance starring alongside Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair in the raucous feature comedy, "The Sweetest Thing," Christina Applegate's range of skill landed her numerous roles in both independent and studio projects. Christina Applegate's feature film credits include "Surviving Christmas," for director Mike Mitchell, the DreamWorks comedy "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy," the dark comedy "Employee of the Month," the indie film "Grand Theft Parsons," for director David Caffrey, Lionsgate Films' "Wonderland," Miramax's "View from the Top," "Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead" and "Mars Attacks!"

Christina Applegate recently made her Broadway debut in the revival of "Sweet Charity," in the starring role of Charity Hope Valentine. For her role, Christina Applegate was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Performance by a Leading Actress in a Musical, as well as a Drama Desk Award in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Musical. "Sweet Charity" ended its run in January 2006. Other stage credits for Christina Applegate include an appearance in John Cassavetes' Los Angeles production of "The Third Day," with Gena Rowlands, "The Axeman's Jazz," "Nobody Leaves Empty Handed," "The Run-Through" and "The Grass Harp."

Christina Applegate first gained widespread attention as the sexy and sarcastic Kelly Bundy on the long-running series "Married with Children." After a very successful 11-season run, Christina Applegate furthered her television success by starring in her own comedy series, "Jesse." In 1999 the highly-rated show garnered Christina Applegate a People's Choice Award as Favorite Female Performer in a New Television Series and a Golden Globe nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical.

In 2004 Christina Applegate returned to television as a guest star on "Friends," as Rachel's (Jennifer Aniston) younger sister, Amy. Christina Applegate's performance earned her an Emmy Award in the category of Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role. Christina Applegate was nominated for an Emmy once again the following year for yet another witty performance.

In 2005 Christina Applegate appeared in the telefilm "James Patterson's Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas," directed by Richard Friedenberg and based on the author's bestselling novel. Christina Applegate is currently filming the feature "The Rocker," with Rainn Wilson ("The Office") and directed by Peter Cattaneo ("The Full Monty").






CHRISTINA APPLEGATE: FACTS

How tall is Christina Applegate? How old is Christina Applegate? Where was Christina Applegate born? Find out here.

Age: 37 years old
Birthday: November 25, 1971
Height: 5' 5"
Birthplace: Hollywood, CA
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Husband: Johnathon Schaech (10/20/2001 - 8/10/2007, divorced)



CHRISTINA APPLEGATE: NEWS (5)


Christina Applegate as Samantha on "Samantha Who?"2009 Emmy Award Nominations Announced"30 Rock" and "Mad Men" come out on top again this year for comedy and drama series with 22 and 16 nominations respectively, while "Grey Gardens" cultivates 17, "Into the West" rides into the sunset with 14, "Saturday Night Live" yucks it up for 13, and "Dancing with the Stars" waltzes away with 10. Read more...
Kathy Griffin on "Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List"Kathy Griffin Hosts 'The A-List Awards' to Celebrate the Best in Food, Fashion, Beauty, Design and Pop CultureThe awards ceremony will take place at The Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday, April 5. Read more...
Kiefer Sutherland as Jack Bauer on "24"Fourth Set of Presenters Announced for "The 60th Primetime Emmy Awards"Christina Applegate, Candice Bergen, David Boreanaz, Wayne Brady, Lauren Conrad, Jimmy Kimmel and Kiefer Sutherland are among the latest additions. Read more...
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4 hours ago
@rey_37 i love christina applegate
9 hours ago
@ChildrenOfNyx oh i think Christina Applegate
1 day ago
@TheDarlaShow: Would you cross-dress for your partner if it was a turn on for her? (if it was Christina Applegate). Lol
2 days ago
Awwww I forgot how much I love the movie The Big Hit starring Mark Wahlberg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Bokeem Woodbine & Christina Applegate
2 days ago
@joelcomm I totally agree about Will Ferrell. I think that the others in that movie (Paul Rudd, Carrell, Christina Applegate) made it funny.
2 days ago
Watchin Anchor Man starring Will Ferrell and Christina Applegate. My leg still hurts! :( Will Ferrell has put me in a better mood. :)
2 days ago
Christina applegate, you gotta put me on
2 days ago
@peterfacinelli Were you on an ep of Married With Children playing Christina Applegate's character's bf? Tried 2 imdb it but wasn't listed
2 days ago
@1capplegate Dear Christina Applegate, I am available and I do laundry.
2 days ago
@scottfaithfull Hooray Christina Applegate or Hooray Betty White?
2 days ago
Time to wikipedia Christina Applegate. It's been a long time Kelly Bundy and I really really missed you
3 days ago
@1capplegate I miss your show oh Christina Applegate! :)
3 days ago
Dunno why I didn't think Christina Applegate was hot back in the day. Maybe it's the slight aging & double masectomy that does it for me.
3 days ago
@1capplegate how do i get Christina Applegate to follow me .. so I can send a message directly? help
3 days ago