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2024 Emmys: Christina Applegate receives standing ovation as she presents 1st award

Christina Applegate, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, received a standing ovation as she walked on stage with a cane at the Emmys to present the first award of the night. The ‘Dead to Me’ actress was visibly emotional as the audience took to their feet to applaud her.

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If there was one stand-out moment from Monday night’s 2023 Emmy Awards, for many it was the emphatic and unrelenting standing ovation given to actor Christina Applegate.

As part of her surprise appearance, Applegate, 52, presented the award for best supporting actress in a comedy series to The Bear star Ayo Edebiri.

Prior to doling out the prestigious award, Applegate, who in 2021 was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), took to the stage using a cane wearing a crimson-coloured, velvet Christian Siriano gown. Emmys host Anthony Anderson escorted Applegate on stage to the tune of Frank Sinatra’s Love and Marriage, the theme song of the Applegate-led 1980s and ’90s sitcom, Married… with Children.

Applegate at first hid her face against Anderson’s shoulder as the crowd of celebrities rose to their feet in cheers and applause.

“Thank you so much. Oh my god,” Applegate gasped, visibly emotional.

Even still, the beloved actor cracked jokes, telling the audience that they were “shaming me with disability by standing up.”

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Since her MS diagnosis, Applegate, like many patients, has had to use a wheelchair and other mobility aids to combat the degenerative autoimmune disease. MS, which impacts the brain and spinal cord, brings on a slew of symptoms, from muscle stiffness to vertigo and bladder issues. Currently, there is no cure.

When the audience laughed, Applegate boasted that her body was “not by Ozempic,” a jab at the popular weight-loss drug used by many celebrities.

As she spoke, the crowd continued to cheer for Applegate, who playfully chided, “We don’t have to applaud every time I do something.”

Applegate was nominated for an Emmy as best lead actress in a comedy for Dead to Me but lost out to Quinta Brunson of Abbott Elementary.

Christian Siriano, who designed Applegate’s Emmys gown, shared a behind-thescenes glimpse of the actor in her glam before the Emmys ceremony.

“This incredible woman #christinaapplegate tonight in Siriano silk velvet for the #emmys. Let me tell you MS is a nasty disease and this beauty is so strong and just inspiring,” the designer wrote on Instagram. “Tonight she is nominated and so deserves this.”

Applegate earlier said her last public appearance as an actor would be at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in February 2023.

In May, Applegate told Vanity Fair she will likely not return to acting due to her diagnosis, ending her decades-long successful career. Instead, Applegate said she can see herself potentially continuing to work as a producer or voice actor.

Applegate has been a familiar face in TV and movies since her appearance as Kelly Bundy in Married… with Children. She’s also held a starring role in the Bad Moms movie franchise, the 1991 film Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead and 2002’s The Sweetest Thing.

Christina Applegate's latest red carpet appearance was a special one.

On Sunday evening, the "Dead to Me" star attended the 28th Critic's Choice Awards in Los Angeles, Calif., marking the first time she walked a red carpet since she announced her MS diagnosis in 2021.

The 51-year-old, who was nominated for best actress in a comedy series, rocked a tailored black suit, a glitzy oversized necklace and her cane. For glam, she styled her long blonde hair in loose waves and added a touch of red lipstick.

She topped off the look with a custom manicure that paid tribute to "Dead to Me" characters Jen and Judy. The actress painted her nails deep blue with "Jen" and "Judy" written on them in gold.

Applegate walked the carpet with her 11-year-old daughter, Sadie Grace LeNoble, who wore a black and white striped suit and a black cap. The mother-daughter duo also wore matching Dr. Martens boots.

A few days before the ceremony, Applegate took to Twitter to express her gratitude for being invited to the prestigious event.

"So this Sunday will be the first awards show I have been to since 2019. And the first since MS. Nervous! But grateful to the [Critic's Choice] for including me," she wrote.

Yesterday, the actress shared a photo of her nails and her daughter at the event with her 1.6 million followers.

"Critics choice awards nails. It says Jen and Judy. And the other pic is of the best date ever … my rad daughter," Applegate penned.

Critics choice awards nails. It says Jen and Judy. And the other pic is of the best date ever … my rad daughter pic.twitter.com/LY7lxSb472

— christina applegate (@1capplegate) January 16, 2023

Many fans replied to the tweet, gushing over her "gorgeous" look and expressing their "respect" for her.

Within the ranks of famous look-alike mother-daughter pairs, Ava Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon have always reigned supreme (no matter what they say). But they’ve got competition now in Christina Applegate and her daughter Sadie Grace.

Sadie was her mom’s date to the 2024 Emmys, where Applegate gave out the first award of the night (to Ayo Edebiri) and earned a standing ovation along the way.

For the event, Applegate chose a red velvet skirt and jacket, while Sadie Grace opted for a classic black suit. Both wore Dr. Martens! Just look at that face and tell me that’s not Kelly Bundy prepuberty. Close-up pictures that really drive home the similarities here.

Christina Applegate shares her almost-13-year-old with her husband, Martyn LeNoble.

Sadie was also her mom’s date to the 2023 SAG Awards, where they twinned in double-breasted suit jackets.

At the time Applegate said the SAG Awards would probably be her “last as an actor,” though thanks to her role in Dead to Me, she was nominated for an Emmy this year. And it was a much better way to go out, if she is out for good. Applegate had tears in her eyes as the audience rose to its feet for her entrance, though she later joked that by standing, they were actually making fun of her disability. She also quipped, “Body not by Ozempic.” Applegate noted that, having been a baby actor on Days of Our Lives, she’d literally grown up on television. She also got to introduce the iconic Carol Burnett. Really, an all-around great awards show for Ms. Christina.

Motherhood is super important to the actor, who recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. At the ceremony, she said, “The most important person in this world is my daughter,” according to People. “You are so much more than even you know. You are so beautiful and kind and loving and smart and interesting, and I am blessed every day that I get to wake up and take you to your school. You are my everything. Thank you for standing beside me through all of this.”

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Efforts to ensure community safety along bear creek include the animals at the Applegate Park Zoo.

As City and State crews worked to secure areas of erosion on the swollen waterway -- Zoo keepers and volunteers teamed up with the Monterey zoo to secure more than a dozen animals.

"We brought five deer, two black bears, one coyote, two foxes, two Capuchin monkeys and two bobcats," Monterey Zoo's director Charlie Sammut says.

RELATED: Zoo animals evacuated, Bear Creek banks reinforced in Merced ahead of storm

Sammut says they coordinated the transport through the Zoo Disaster response rescue and recovery team.

The national group provides support to zoos, aquariums and sanctuaries before, during, and after significant incidents.

Sammut says the complex process began Thursday.

"There's a lot to coordinate. There's not only the transportation and what you're going to transport in," Sammut says. "Then you have to coordinate how you're going to get them into the transport equipment, and then where you're going to take them, and ultimately how you're going to house them afterwards on a temporary basis."

Though Monterey is also facing flood concerns, the zoo's elevation is high enough that they won't be impacted.

Animal Care specialists including veterinarians worked with zookeepers to load bears onto trailers.

As for how the bears are doing in their new digs...

"They're doing real good. It's interesting, because, for instance, the bears are being housed next to our lions and tigers," Sammut says. "Therefore, they're seeing things they've certainly never seen before, and it's it's actually kind of fun watching their response to that."

Since 1962, Applegate Park Zoo has been home to rescued animals that all have reasons why they can't safely be returned to the wild. The zoo's population includes California native mammals, birds and reptiles, most came from wildlife rescue centers.

Zoo keepers and volunteers from Applegate park spent Thursday and Friday in Monterey ensuring a smooth transition.

"They were very, very accommodating, and allowing us to orchestrate the process," Sammut says. "They were here to help us move the animals into temporary housing. They spent the night with us and they did come and make sure their animals were taken care of."

The City of Merced says the move to evacuate was made out of an abundance of caution.

Monterey is prepared to house the animals as long as there's a need.

New businesses, entertainment and restaurants are cropping up in abundance in one of California’s fastest growing cities, but Merced leaders say they aren’t forgetting their town’s history amid the momentum.

Symbolic of that is the effort to restore Merced’s historic Laura Fountain. While city leaders and community members have lamented the iconic fountain’s condition for years, progress is being made on a project intended to officially repair it to a state of honor.

The marble fountain was erected by Merced founder Charles Henry Huffman in 1888 and named for his third wife, Laura Kirkland Huffman. Laura Fountain’s construction led to Merced gaining the nickname “Fountain City,” according to the Merced County Historical Society.

Although originally built in front of the El Capitan Hotel, Laura Fountain was moved to its current location in Applegate Park in 1935.

But the fountain eventually began to crack and leak. It also fell victim to vandalism and dumped trash over the years. Put simply in the words of Merced Mayor Matt Serratto, “It’s a mess.”

An ongoing fundraising campaign spearheaded by the mayor, the Merced County Historical Society, Merced Downtown Neighborhood Association and other community members is backing a project aimed at restoring the fountain once and for all.

“It’s a historic symbol of this town that’s fallen into disrepair. To restore it and bring back what was once great about this town is really important,” Serratto said. “It’s one enormous step in saying ‘our best days are ahead of us’.”

Nearly $100,000 in private donations has been raised since fundraising began mid-last year. A number of “extremely generous” community members donated sums number in the thousands, underscoring Merced residents’ enthusiasm to see Laura Fountain returned to its original glory, Serratto said.

The total cost to revamp the fountain is estimated at about $250,000. The mayor asked his fellow City Council members this week to consider investing up to $150,000 in city dollars for the project.

“I think it’s very important, I think it’s part of our history,” Councilmember Fernando Echevarria said in support of the plan. He also floated the idea of adding an informational sign detailing Laura Fountain’s history.

Serratto and Echevarria’s colleagues at the dais voiced their support and directed city staff to return at the next City Council meeting with a funding plan for the council’s consideration.

Private fundraising efforts will continue in the meantime. If enough private donations are raised that the full $150,000 in city contributions are unnecessary, the excess dollars will go back to the city.

Anyone interested in donating to Laura Fountain’s restoration can contact the Merced County Historical Society.

Assuming the City Council signals the green light to allocate funds to the project, it’ll likely be a couple more months until the project is put out to bid, City Engineer Mike Beltran said.

The timeline is also uncertain due to the nature of the project being a bit more complex than day-to-day repairs. Restoring the 130-plus-year-old fountain is a specialized undertaking, he said.

The engineering department is looking at solutions that will keep original portions of the fountain intact while achieving a modern fix to the disrepair.

“It’s a really cool project to the city,” Beltran said. “We want to make sure it’s done right.”

This story was originally published February 12, 2022, 5:00 AM.