Christina Applegate decides to retire .. "The SAG Awards are my last stop"
American star Christina Applegate intends to retire from art at the end of February, as the SAG Awards ceremony will witness her last look as an actress.
The 50-year-old Applegate revealed her sad decision in an interview with the American newspaper "Los Angeles Times", attributing this to the deterioration of her health condition, after she developed multiple sclerosis in 2021.
"This ceremony will probably be her last award ceremony as an actress, so it's kind of important," Christina said, noting that she was nominated for a SAG Award for her role in Dead To Me.
She added, "Right now, I can't imagine myself waking up at 5 am to spend 12 to 14 hours on set. I don't have the energy for that right now."
The American artist indicated that she is considering going into production and preparation, adding: "I will do a lot of voice-over work to earn money and make sure that my daughter has something to eat and has a home to shelter her."
Multiple sclerosis attacks the body's immune system, specifically nerve fibers, and causes chronic problems in communication between the brain and the rest of the body. Eventually, the disease can cause permanent nerve damage or deterioration.
And Christina Applegate had announced in August 2021 that she had multiple sclerosis, noting that she was diagnosed with her condition while filming the third and final part of the Dead to Me series.
She wrote on her Twitter account at the time: “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. It has been a strange journey, but I have received support from so many that I now know people who suffer from the same disease. It's a difficult path but as we all know, the path is open as long as some obstacles don't block it."
In January, Christina revealed new details about her battle with the disease, as she gained about 18 kilograms, and she could no longer walk without the help of a cane.
The 50-year-old actress also admitted that she is fully aware of the changes in her appearance and ability to move since announcing her diagnosis last year, pointing out that she will never be able to accept these changes.
Christina had a lot of support from her followers and colleagues, especially actress Selma Blair, who was also diagnosed with the same disease in 2018. Blair responded to Applegate's post, saying: "I love you always. I will always be by your side. And our children will also continue to shower us with love."
