Christina Applegate Age, Height, Movies, Net Worth And More

Published On: October 22, 2026

Christina Applegate Age, Height, Movies, Net Worth And More

Christina Applegate is a retired American actress who rose to fame in the late 1980s for her role as Kelly Bundy in the Fox sitcom “Married… with Children.” Her other work includes films and shows such as “Vacation,” “Hall Pass,” “The Sweetest Thing,” “Just Visiting,” and “Friends.”

Following her diagnosis with multiple sclerosis in 2021, she announced her retirement and, in 2026, published her autobiography titled “You with the Sad Eyes.”

Christina Applegate Biography

Full Name	Christina Applegate
Nickname	Christina Applegate
Profession	Actress
Date of Birth	25 November 1971
Age	54 years old (as of October 2026)
Birth Place	Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality	American
Gender	Female
Zodiac Sign	Sagittarius
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Catholic
Instagram	@christinaaplegate

Early Life

Christina Applegate was born on 25 November 1971 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States, and her zodiac sign is Sagittarius. She was named after the Andrew Wyeth painting “Christina’s World.” As a child, Applegate trained as a dancer in various styles, including jazz and ballet. She attended Excelsior High School, but left at 17 to focus on her burgeoning acting career.

Christina Applegate Relationships And More

Christina Applegate was married to actor Johnathon Schaech. They were together from 2001 and divorced in 2007. Later, she fell in love with Dutch musician Martyn LeNoble, and the two got engaged in 2010. In 2013, Christina and Martyn married in a private ceremony. They have a daughter named Sadie Grace LeNoble, who was born in 2011.

Marital Status	Married
Affairs/Boyfriend	Martyn LeNoble (since 2013) Johnathon Schaech
Spouse/Husband	Johnathon Schaech (m. 2001 to 2007) Martyn LeNoble (m. 2013)
Children	Daughter – Sadie Grace LeNoble Son – None

Christina Applegate Family

Christina’s father, Robert William “Bobby” Applegate, was a staff producer at Dot Records, and her mother, Nancy Priddy, is a singer and actress. Shortly after her birth, her parents separated. Her father married again, and through this marriage, Applegate has two half-siblings named Alisa and Kyle.

Father’s Name	Robert William “Bob” Applegate (record producer)
Mother’s Name	Nancy Lee Priddy (singer and Actress)
Brother’s Name	Kyle Applegate (half-brother)
Sister’s Name	Alisa Applegate (half-sister)

Career

Christina Applegate’s acting career began at an early age. She made her TV debut in the soap opera ‘Days of Our Lives’ as a baby and made her film debut at the age of seven in the film “Jaws of Satan.” She was seen in guest roles in shows such as “Father Murphy” and “Silver Spoons” and played a recurring role in “Heart of the City” from 1986 to 1987.

She first gained attention for her role as a sexually promiscuous character named Kelly Bundy in the popular American TV series “Married… with Children.” Her first starring role was in the 1991 black comedy “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead.” She starred in her own sitcom, Jesse, from 1998 to 2000, playing a single mother.

Her film career continued to flourish with notable roles as Cameron Diaz’s best friend in “The Sweetest Thing” and as anchorwoman Veronica Corningstone opposite Will Ferrell in the comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. In 2005, she made her Broadway debut in a revival of the musical Sweet Charity. From 2007 to 2009, she starred in the ABC sitcom “Samantha Who?”

In 2024, Applegate launched a podcast with actress Jamie-Lynn Sigler called “MeSsy,” where they discuss their friendship and experiences living with multiple sclerosis.

Christina Applegate Awards

1987 – Young Artist Award
1989 – Young Artist Award
1999 – People’s Choice Award
2003 – Primetime Emmy Awards
2005 – Theater World Award
2009 – TV Land Award
2009 – People’s Choice Guild Awards

Christina Applegate Height And Weight

Height (Approx)	In centimeters – 165 cm In meters – 1.65 m In feet & inches – 5’4”
Weight (Approx)	In kilograms – 55 kg In pounds – 121lbs
Eye Color	Green
Hair Color	Blonde
Body Measurement	36-25-36

Christina Applegate Net Worth

Net Worth (Approx)	$20 million to $25 million (as of October 2026)
Annual Income (Approx)	$500,000 to $1 million
Salary (Approx)	According to the project
Real Estate	A home in Hollywood Hill
Income sources	Acting, endorsement, social media, book sales, real estate investment, and other

Some Interesting Facts About Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate was born and raised in Hollywood, Los Angeles, to Robert Applegate and Nancy Priddy.
Her father was a staff producer at Dot Records, and her mother is a singer and actress.
Her parents separated shortly after her birth, and Christina was raised by her mother.
She was named after the Andrew Wyeth painting Christina’s World.
As a child, she trained as a dancer in various styles, including jazz and ballet.
She made her television debut in 1972 alongside her mother in the soap opera Days of Our Lives.
She debuted as a young Grace Kelly in the television biopic Grace Kelly.
In 1998, Applegate starred as Claudine Van Doozen in the independent feature Claudine’s Return.
She also appeared as the love interest of Will Ferrell’s character in the hit comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.
Christian Applegate was married to Actor Jhonathon Schaech from 2001 to 2005.
She married musician Martyn LeNoble in 2013, and they had a daughter named Sadie Grace together.
She played Jennifer Aniston’s on-screen sister on the NBC series Friends.
In August 2021, Christina revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
In November 2022, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Christina Applegate likes to read books about spirituality.
At the time, she was considered for the female lead in “Titanic,” a role that ultimately went to Kate Winslet.
Christina Applegate is a vegetarian and has appeared in an anti-fur campaign for PETA.