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Nov 2022
15m 54s

Christina Applegate is a Total Badass!

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If there’s one thing we know about Christina Applegate, it’s that she’s a fighter. The “Anchorman” actor beat breast cancer back in 2008, but is now facing another major health battle. Christina recently opened up to the New York Times about being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, and how living with the disabling disease has affected filming for the final ... Show More
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