Sober Katey Sagal Stuns at NY Comic Con, Miles from Peggy

Actress Katey Sagal, widely recognized for her role as Peggy Bundy, recently appeared at New York Comic Con, presenting a significantly different image from her famous sitcom persona. She was dressed elegantly in a black and white ensemble, a stark contrast to Peggy Bundy's flamboyant style. This appearance comes after Sagal celebrated a major personal achievement: 40 years of continuous sobriety as of August 2026. She shared her gratitude for this milestone on social media, surrounded by loved ones. Sagal began using substances at age 15 and achieved sobriety in 1986. She has spoken about using substances to cope with difficult life events, including her parents' deaths and a cancer diagnosis in her 20s. Sagal emphasized the importance of community in overcoming addiction, stating that it's the antithesis of addiction. Reflecting on her career, Sagal has also openly discussed the misogynistic nature of "Married...with Children," acknowledging the script's problematic elements and her role as an interpreter of material rather than a conveyor of personal beliefs. The show, which aired from 1987 to 1997, launched Sagal and her co-stars to stardom. Since then, Sagal has maintained a successful acting career with roles in numerous other television series.