WATCH: Christina Applegate Jokes About Her 'Disability' After Receiving Standing Ovation At Emmys 2024
Christina Applegate didn't fail to make the crowd laugh as she presented an award at the 75th Emmy Awards Monday night.
Host Anthony Anderson walked the actress who was using a cane to the podium to present the Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award.
When the "Dead To Me" star made her entrance on stage, she was welcomed with a standing ovation by the audience. While trying to fight her tears because of the warm reception she received, Applegate dropped a joke about her battle with multiple sclerosis.
"You're totally shaming me with disability by standing up. It's fine," she quipped before adding, "Body not by Ozempic."
"Some of you may know me as Kelly Bundy from 'Married... with Children," she continued. After that, she received another round of applause from the audience.
"You don't have to applaud every time I do something," she quipped before enumerating her other iconic roles.
Applegate handed the Emmy for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series to Ayo Edebiri for her portrayal of the talented young chef Sydney Adamu in "The Bear."
When a clip of Applegate's award presentation made its way online, netizens couldn't help but commend the actress' humor and positivity.
"[I] flipping love Christina Applegate. I'm so happy she's keeping her humor," one user commented on the Television Academy's video on YouTube.
"I just appreciate how everyone got up for her, to applaud her, to make it feel like and be known that Christina's career was important, even if she has to stop now. I hate these people for whatever, but the camaraderie there was really sweet. Congrats to Ayo, too. May she have a sick career. 3 awards this week!" wrote another.
"Christina Applegate looks gorgeous and is walking wonderfully considering all she's going through," said another user.
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 that I know who also have this condition. It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some asshole blocks it.
— christina applegate (@1capplegate) August 10, 2021
In August 2021, Applegate revealed via a tweet that she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and that it had been "a strange journey" for her.
The "Dead to Me" actress said that her condition affected her balance and made her immunocompromised.
She was filming the third and final season of "Dead to Me" when she was diagnosed with the condition, making filming a "trying and taxing time."
According to Deadline, the 52-year-old actress could not "imagine going to set right now" but was open to doing voiceover work.
"This is a progressive disease. I don't know if I'm going to get worse. I can do voiceover stuff because I have to support my family and keep my brain working," she said.
