Christina Applegate is an American actress who gained fame for her role as Kelly Bundy on the sitcom Married... with Children (1987-1997). She has since built a successful career in both television and film, earning a Primetime Emmy Award and nominations for four Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award1. Applegate starred in the sitcom Jesse (1998-2000), which earned her a Golden Globe nomination, and received a Primetime Emmy for her guest role on Friends (2002-2003). She also starred in Samantha Who? (2007-2009), Up All Night (2011-2012), and the dark comedy series Dead to Me (2019-2022), which earned her multiple Emmy nominations.

In addition to her television work, Applegate has appeared in several films, including Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991), The Sweetest Thing (2002), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), Vacation (2015), and Bad Moms (2016).