Actress Christina Applegate Unveils Raw, Honest Instagram Profile

In a move that has surprised even herself, acclaimed actress Christina Applegate has launched a new social media profile to connect with her friends and fans in a more authentic way. The 53-year-old, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, took to Instagram on October 16th to share her "favorite picture of [herself] lately" - a moody black-and-white photo captured by her lifelong friend Kevin Grackle.

The image features Applegate gazing into the camera lens while wearing a white T-shirt and jeans, surrounded by personal mementos that hold deep meaning for her. "It was taken in my backyard with the chimes that remind me of my mother and a moon necklace from a dear witchy friend," she wrote in the caption.

Applegate's decision to embrace social media comes as a stark contrast to her initial skepticism. "If you told me a year ago that I'd be on Instagram, I would have said, F--k off!" she admitted. However, the Dead to Me alum is now determined to use the platform to showcase her true self, vowing to be "real, raw, honest" in her posts.

As Applegate navigates life with her multiple sclerosis diagnosis, her newfound social media presence offers a glimpse into her private world, where she finds solace in the little things that remind her of her loved ones and her own resilience.