Christina Applegate Net Worth (Money & Salary)

Christina Applegate’s Net Worth: What Is It?

An American actress and dancer, Christina Applegate boasts a net worth of $25 million. Her fame initially soared when she portrayed Kelly Bundy in the sitcom “Married… With Children,” which aired for 11 seasons from 1987 to 1997, maintaining global popularity in syndication.

After gaining success on the small screen, Applegate made her move to film. Her comedic prowess shone in movies such as “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” (1991) and “The Sweetest Thing” (2002). Her later filmography includes titles like “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Vacation,” and “Bad Moms.”

Applegate returned to television, landing leading roles in sitcoms, including “Jesse” (1998-2000)—for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination—and “Samantha Who?” (2007-2009), which brought her an Emmy Award. She showcased her talent further in “Dead to Me” (2019-2022), a dark comedy series on Netflix, where she not only acted but also worked as an executive producer, earning critical praise and additional Emmy nominations. In November 2022, Applegate was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Early Life

Born on November 25, 1971, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, Christina Applegate came from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, making her destined for Hollywood from the start. She is the daughter of the late record executive Bob Applegate and actress Nancy Priddy, but her parents divorced shortly after her birth.

Career

Before even turning one year old, Christina’s television career began with an appearance in a 1972 episode of “Days of Our Lives” alongside her mother. She starred in several commercials as a baby before stepping away from acting until age ten, when she made her film debut in the horror movie “Jaws of Satan.” In 1981, she landed another film role in “Beatlemania.” At twelve, she appeared in the biopic “Grace Kelly” and later had a role in a series called “Washingtoon” two years after.

During this time, she also secured guest spots on series like “Father Murphy,” “Charles in Charge,” “Silver Spoons,” “Heart of the City,” “All Is Forgiven,” “Still the Beaver,” “Amazing Stories,” and “Family Ties.” Applegate’s significant breakthrough occurred in 1987 when she was cast as Kelly Bundy, a flirtatious, ditzy teenager in “Married… with Children,” a role she held until 1997. Throughout those years, she appeared in films such as “Streets,” “Dance ’til Dawn,” “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead,” “Vibrations,” “Wild Bill,” “Across the Moon,” and “Mars Attacks!” While working on “Married… with Children,” she also managed to guest on shows like “21 Jump Street,” “Saturday Night Live,” and “MADtv.”

Following the conclusion of “Married… with Children,” Applegate’s career surged further with a role in the film “Nowhere” released in 1997 androles in films such as “Claudine’s Return,” “The Big Hit,” and “Jane Austen’s Mafia” were subsequently followed up by Christina. She took on the title role in the sitcom “Jesse” after becoming a founding member of The Pussycat Dolls. Notably, she narrowly missed the opportunity to star alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in “Titanic.” “Jesse” garnered excellent reviews, and Applegate was highlighted for her performance, receiving a People’s Choice Award and a “TV Guide” Award.

Following the cancellation of “Jesse,” Applegate made a return to film. She first took on a dual role in “Just Visiting” and later joined the casts of “Prince Charming” and “The Sweetest Thing.” In 2003, Christina showcased her versatility through a range of roles in various films, including the romantic comedy “View from the Top,” the crime drama “Wonderland,” and the Gram Parsons biopic “Grand Theft Parsons.” Her film appearances in 2004 also included “Surviving Christmas” and “Employee of the Month.”

During this time, Applegate notably appeared in the well-loved sitcom “Friends,” with her first guest role in 2002 followed by another in 2003. Her performance in the initial episode earned her a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series. Following this success, she made headlines playing anchorwoman Veronica Corningstone in the comedy film “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” which grossed over $90 million and received favorable reviews.

Christina invested the next few years in stage performances. Her Broadway debut occurred in 2004 with the musical “Sweet Charity,” which continued until 2005. Regrettably, a foot injury suffered during this run hindered her ability to dance again. Between 2007 and 2009, she starred in the comedy series “Samantha Who?” once more receiving accolades from critics, leading to nominations for Emmy and Golden Globe Awards.

In 2010, Applegate ventured into voice acting with the animated film “Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore,” followed by roles in several “Alvin and the Chipmunks” films. She later headlined “Up All Night,” a series that was canceled after a hiatus in 2013. That same year, she reprised her role in “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues.” The following year, Applegate returned to voice acting in “The Book of Life.”

In 2015, she had a role in the comedy film “Vacation,” which, despite receiving negative reviews, performed well at the box office. A similar trend occurred with her next film, “Bad Moms.” In 2018, she became part of the cast of the Netflix series “Dead to Me,” where she also took on the role of executive producer. Once again, Applegate’s performance led to numerous award nominations.

Personal Life

In 2001,

Actor Jonathan Schaech married Applegate, but their divorce was completed by 2007. In 2009, Christina started dating Martyn LeNoble, a musician from the Netherlands. They tied the knot in 2013 and welcomed their daughter, Sadie.

A vegetarian, Christina has actively participated in an anti-fur campaign for PETA.

In the middle of 2021, Applegate received a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, severely impacting her work on the set of “Dead to Me.” By 2023, she expressed that her acting career in front of the camera was likely coming to an end due to the illness.

Salary

During her time on “Up All Night,” although Applegate’s per-episode salary varied, she once reached a high of $125,000.

Real Estate

In 1995, Christina purchased a Hollywood Hills home for $950,000, which has now appreciated in value to an estimated $5-7 million, based on sales of similar properties in the area.