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Christina Applegate Discusses Decades-Long Battle with Eating Disorder

The actress opens up about her struggles with anorexia during her time on 'Married... With Children' and beyond.

  • Applegate revealed her eating disorder began in childhood and intensified during her role on 'Married... With Children'.
  • She described the extreme measures she took to stay thin, including severe food deprivation.
  • The disorder persisted into her 30s, with lasting impacts on her mental health and body image.
  • Applegate's multiple sclerosis diagnosis has brought back old body image issues, complicating her recovery.
  • She co-hosts the 'MeSsy' podcast, where she discusses personal challenges alongside co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
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