Christina Applegate Shares First Video After Four-Month Hospital Stay

Actress Christina Applegate has made her first public appearance in nearly four months, sharing a video on Instagram that shows her life after a lengthy hospitalization for health issues related to her multiple sclerosis. The video, posted on September 21, 2026, features the 54-year-old actress smiling and showing off freshly colored blonde hair. In the clip, she also pointed out a new mark on her face, captioning the footage, "Fresh hair color, new weird spot on my cheek haha." Applegate was admitted to a hospital in late March 2026. The exact medical reason for the stay has not been publicly detailed, though a representative stated at the time that she had "a long history of complicated medical conditions." An insider source later indicated she was discharged in August 2026 after nearly four months and was "back at home and doing well." The Instagram video marks her first direct update to fans since April, when she wrote, "Health issues are a constant for me, but I'm a strong chick and I'm getting stronger and better every day." She added then that she was taking time to focus on her health but would "be back with more to say soon enough.