Christina Applegate admitted her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis "sucked balls" in a candid conversation on the Kelly Clarkson Show.
The Dead To Me actress, 51, opened up about receiving the heartbreaking news while filming the third series of the hugely popular Netflix show.
After making the candid confession, Christina asked Kelly if she could "say that". The talk show host, 40, replied: "You can say whatever the hell you want."
Speaking of her diagnosis, Christina explained: "I found out on a Monday after work that I had MS, a disease I’m gonna have for the rest of my life."
She had been unknowingly experiencing "very small symptoms" four years prior to being told she had the chronic disease.
"I didn’t know what was happening to me," she explained. "I couldn’t walk. They had to use a wheelchair to get me to set. I was freaking out. Someone was like, 'You need an MRI'."
Revealing her diagnosis in a Tweet back in August 2021, she said: "A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS. It’s been a strange journey."
It comes after she stepped out for her first public appearance since saying she had 'gained 40 pounds' due to her illness.
She sported 'FU MS' nails as she was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
She walked barefoot, held up with the support of her sparkly cane, as she sobbed alongside her Married With Children co-star Katey Sagal.
Christina told the audience about her battle with the autoimmune disease, which disrupts communication between the brain and body.
"This day means more to me that you could possibly imagine," she said before tearing up at the podium as she addressed the crowd.
She added: "I don't say I have friends, I have family. These people take care of me every day of my life, and without them I don't know what I would do."
Christina, who was also supported by her daughter Sadie Grace, told her she was "the most important person in this world".
"You are so much more than even you know," she said. "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 school."
Addressing the audience, she quipped: "Oh and by the way: I have a disease. Did you not notice?"
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