Christina Applegate‘Married… With Children’ co-star David Faustino shares a heartbreaking update on how the actress is doing as she continues her battle against multiple sclerosis. Faustino, who famously played Bud Bundy opposite Christina Applegate’s Kelly Bundy in the beloved sitcom, revealed that the actress has been honest with him about the difficult reality of living with the debilitating autoimmune disease.
speaks to Us WeeklyFaustino admitted that it has been difficult to watch his longtime friend navigate the disease after Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021.
“It is extremely difficult for me to understand having a debilitating disease,” Faustino said. “I can’t. I don’t know what it’s like. I can only go by her experience and what she’s told me. I admire that she’s strong in the face of this, even though it’s been a real blow.”
The actor also revealed that despite the challenges, Applegate has managed to maintain the sharp wit fans have long associated with her. “It’s been very hard on her, but she keeps her sense of humor,” Faustino said.
Applegate still uses humor to get through it
According to Faustino, Applegate’s trademark sarcasm has remained intact despite the life-changing diagnosis.
The actor recalled that the actress had a “dry, sarcastic sense of humor from the moment I met her” while filming “Married… With Children,” which ran for 10 seasons before ending in 1997. “Nothing has changed,” Faustino said, describing Applegate as still “extremely sarcastic, extremely dry.”
“She comes through this with some humor and that’s her way of moving through it,” Faustino said, before adding that he remains a constant source of support for the actress. “I’m there as a support, as someone on her team, giving her as much love as I can.”
David Faustino says he often checks in on Christina Applegate
The longtime friends have remained close since the sitcom ended decades ago, with Faustino saying they’ve leaned on each other even more since Applegate’s diagnosis.
“I visit her a lot. A lot of texts, a lot of checking in. A lot of fun just shit that we talk about. And that’s all I can do, right? Give her my love,” he said. “We have deep conversations when we sit. But we also keep the laughter going.”
Applegate has largely stayed out of the public eye in recent years as she manages her health. Her last major red carpet appearance came at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Applegate has previously opened up about her health issues
In recent years, Applegate has spoken openly about the physical toll MS has taken on her body. Earlier this year, the actress revealed that she had been hospitalized more than 30 times due to what she described as “unbelievable” pain associated with the disease.
Speaking on her “MesSY” podcast with Jamie-Lynn Sigler, Applegate said, “This is really important because in the three years since I was diagnosed, I’ve been in the hospital over 30 times for vomiting, diarrhea and pain that’s unimaginable.”
“They’ve done every test known to me, put so much radiation into my body from CT scans to everything else,” she continued.
Christina Applegate’s loved ones are reportedly preparing for the worst
As Applegate continues navigating life with multiple sclerosisthe emotional strain has reportedly extended beyond the actress herself and to those closest to her. During the March 31 episode of the “MesSY” podcast, Jamie-Lynn Sigler revealed that she and Applegate would be taking a short break in the middle of their respective book tours. Applegate’s memoir offers an emotional insight into her ongoing battle with the neurodegenerative disease.
Following reports of Applegate’s recent hospitalization, sources close to the actress opened up about how deeply her health issues have affected her inner circle. According to a source, “everyone has it in the back of their mind that they might not have a tomorrow with her.”
Another insider claimed that Applegate experiences “better days and really bad days,” but added, “she doesn’t have good days.” Still, the source noted that Applegate continues to fight through the difficult moments with the support of her loved ones, who remain hopeful that she will exceed expectations despite growing concerns about her health.
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