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Christina Applegate seen for first time in new video since months-long MS hospitalization

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Rock, A. (2026, September 22). Christina Applegate seen for first time in new video since months-long MS hospitalization. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/09/21/celebrity-news/christina-applegate-seen-for-first-time-in-new-video-following-hospitalization/

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New York Post · collected 2026-09-22 · by Audrey Rock

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Christina Applegate recently shared a new video on social media showing off her newly colored hair and wearing casual clothing. She thanked her stylist for improving her mood and addressed concerns from fans regarding a small spot on her cheek. The video marks the first time she has appeared publicly since an extended hospitalization due to multiple sclerosis complications. Fans praised her appearance, calling her beautiful and powerful. An insider confirmed that Applegate was home and doing well but had previously faced other health challenges such as kidney infections.
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Christina Applegate, 54, recently shared a video on social media for the first time since being hospitalized months ago due to multiple sclerosis (MS). In February, she told People magazine that her condition confined her to bed and made it difficult to take care of her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie LeNoble. Applegate styled her hair in a light blonde color and wore casual clothing for the video shoot. Fans praised her appearance, with some commenting on her beauty and strength. According to an insider who spoke to TMZ in August, Applegate is now home and doing well after her prolonged hospital stay. Her representatives previously stated that she has dealt openly with complex medical issues throughout her career.

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In a February interview with People, the “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” star revealed she was generally confined to bed and still trying to take her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie LeNoble, to school, saying it’s her “favorite thing to do.” “I tell myself, ‘Just get her there safely and get home so you can get back into bed.’
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🔮 Meanwhile, an insider who worked with Applegate on “Married … With Children” told the Daily Mail that co-stars including Katey Sagal and Ed O’Neill — along with Will Ferrell, Jean Smart, and Linda Cardellini — were “anguished” amid her hospital stay and had reached out in support.

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In a brief video clip, the actress, 54, showed off her long, blown out hair after having it colored in her signature light blond shade and styled straight. asserted
it → show → shade
She wore a black unzipped hoodie over a black tank top with jeans, and accessorized with layered necklaces while smiling for the camera. asserted
She → wear → camera
“Fresh hair color, new weird spot on my cheek haha,” she captioned the upload on Monday, acknowledging a small spot on her skin. asserted
she → caption → skin
Fans took to the comments thread to gush over the actress amid the appearance, with one person writing, “You’re looking as beautiful as ever. 🙂” Another wrote, “You look exactly the same as when you were on ‘Married With Children.’ asserted
you → take → Children
A third person chimed in, “You are truly powerful,” while a fourth added, “Gorgeous inside and out.” asserted
fourth → chime → ?
An insider told TMZ early in August that the “Dead to Me” actress was back at home and doing well following the extended stay. asserted
actress → tell → stay
It’s unclear exactly why Applegate had been admitted, though her rep told Page Six at the time, “She’s had a long history of complicated medical conditions that she has been refreshingly open about.” uncertain
she → ’ → that
In April, without divulging details, the actress addressed the situation with fans. asserted
actress → divulge → fans
“Thank you for the outpouring of love and well wishes,” she wrote. asserted
she → thank → love
“Health issues are a constant for me, but I’m a strong chick and I’m getting stronger and better every day.” asserted
I → ’m → me
She concluded, “I’m taking a moment to focus on my health, but I’ll be back with more to say soon enough.” asserted
I → conclude → more
Meanwhile, an insider who worked with Applegate on “Married … With Children” told the Daily Mail that co-stars including Katey Sagal and Ed O’Neill — along with Will Ferrell, Jean Smart, and Linda Cardellini — were “anguished” amid her hospital stay and had reached out in support. asserted
stars → work → support
“They don’t think this is it for her, she’s not dying right now,” the insider claimed. asserted
insider → think → her
“But they wanted to make sure that nothing was left unsaid.” asserted
nothing → want → ?
They added, “They told each other that they love each other. asserted
they → add → other
In June, her sitcom co-star David Faustino gave insight on her journey during an interview with Us Weekly. asserted
Faustino → give → Weekly
“She gets through this with some humor, and that’s kind of her way that she moves through it,” he told the outlet. asserted
he → get → outlet
“I do a lot of visits with her. asserted
I → do → her
The hospitalization was the latest medical challenge the “Bad Moms” star has faced in recent years. asserted
star → face → years
In August 2025, she shared with “MeSsy” podcast listeners that a kidney infection had left her “screaming” and in the hospital with “so much pain.” asserted
infection → share → pain
In a February interview with People, the “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” star revealed she was generally confined to bed and still trying to take her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie LeNoble, to school, saying it’s her “favorite thing to do.” “I tell myself, ‘Just get her there safely and get home so you can get back into bed.’ asserted
you → tell → bed
And that’s what I do,” she shared with the outlet. asserted
she → ’ → outlet
Conversation Your voice matters. asserted
voice → matter → Conversation
Discussions are moderated for civility. asserted
Discussions → moderate → civility
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