Does Christina Applegate have any children? Actress' family life explored amid MS diagnosis

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Actress Christina Applegate has revealed on social media she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). Following the star’s candid admission, fans are curious to know more about her family life as they wonder whether Christina Applegate has children.

Christina Applegate shares MS diagnosis on social media

The actress took to Twitter today (Tuesday, 10 August) as she announced she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Addressing her 1.4 million followers on the platform, Applegate wrote: “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey.

“But I have been so supported by people I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road but, as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a*****e blocks it.”

Following the actress’ candid announcement, some are curious to know more about her family life away from the spotlight.

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Who is the actress married to?

Christina Applegate is married to Martyn LeNoble, a Dutch musician known for founding alternative rock band Porno For Pyros.

The couple are said to have started dating in 2008 and announced they were engaged in 2010. Applegate and LeNoble tied the knot during a private ceremony in February 2013.

The actress had been married once before, to That Thing You Do actor Johnathon Schaech from 2001 to 2007.

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Does Christina Applegate have children?

Yes. Christina Applegate and husband Martyn LeNoble have a daughter, Sadie Grace LeNoble, who they welcomed to the world in 2011.

The actress prefers to keep her personal life separate from her career in the spotlight, although she has previously opened up on the moment her daughter found out she was famous.

In an interview with People TV in 2018, Applegate explained: “One of her friends said ‘you know your mom’s famous’ and she was like ‘mama, what does that mean and what are you famous?’

“And I was like: ‘Oh, it’s not that, it’s just I work where people see it and they just kind of know who I am.’”

Amber Peake

Amber is an entertainment journalist with a love for anything showbiz, celeb or reality TV. After graduating with a degree in Journalism at Brunel University she became a Showbiz Reporter at Express.co.uk. Having written for both HITC and The Focus, Amber is now a staff writer for The Focus covering the latest celeb and entertainment trends.