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Applegate's Shocking 'Married With Children' Diet Confessions
3 Mar
Summary
- Applegate struggled with anorexia and body dysmorphia during filming.
- She severely restricted her diet, often eating only half a bagel or less.
- The star aimed to fit into specific, tighter clothes for her character.
Christina Applegate has disclosed her significant struggles with anorexia and body dysmorphia during the filming of "Married With Children," which aired from 1987 to 1997. The actress, who portrayed Kelly Bundy for all 11 seasons, shared in her memoir, "You With The Sad Eyes," that the character's role necessitated a "skinny" appearance.
To fit into the specific, often revealing, outfits for Kelly Bundy, Applegate adopted extreme eating habits. She recounted surviving on minimal food, sometimes consuming only half a bagel or less in an entire day, and occasionally abstaining from food altogether. This led to her becoming drastically underweight, with costume designers frequently altering her clothes to fit her size 0 frame.
