Christina Applegate politely hits back at troll who doubted her MS

Christina Applegate is as tough as old boots as she revealed she ‘laughed’ at a troll who falsely claimed she doesn’t have multiple sclerosis (MS).

The Dead To Me actress, 51, announced her diagnosis in August 2021, while filming the third and final series of the Netflix comedy-drama, describing it as a ‘strange journey’.

But one keyboard warrior wasn’t convinced and described Christina as a ‘scammer’ and that a ‘bad plastic surgeon’ was responsible for her looks.

Sharing a screenshot of the abusive message on Twitter, the Hollywood star said: ‘Sooooo I made the unfortunate decision to look at some comments on an article from people mag about me and my kids at the CCA.

‘Of course I told her that it wasn’t nice. This was her reply. What is wrong with people. By the way, I laughed.’ (sic)

The nasty comment came just days after Christina attended the Critics’ Choice Awards on Sunday, her first red carpet event since she announced her MS diagnosis in August 2021 – and her first awards show since 2019.

She was joined at the glitzy bash by her 11-year-old daughter, Sadie, whom she shares with Dutch bassist Martyn LeNoble.

In November 2022, Christina made her first public appearance since announcing the news, as she was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Los Angeles.

At the ceremony she acknowledged the support she had received from friends and family while battling the disease, describing her daughter as ‘my everything’.

Multiple sclerosis is a lifelong condition that affects the brain and nerves. It causes a wide range of potential symptoms, including fatigue, difficulty walking, problems with balance and coordination, and issues with vision.

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