Christina Applegate Shuts Down The Internet With Surprise 2024 Emmys Appearance

Christina Applegate was the highlight of the 2024 Emmy Awards Show amid the barrage of winners and nominees!

Almost a year after walking her last red carpet, Applegate who is battling multiple sclerosis (MS), made a shocking appearance at the award show to the utmost delight of the audience and viewers.

The Emmys started on a high with host Anthony Anderson announcing her presence to present the award for Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series category — which was won by Ayo Edebiri.

Applegate looked breathtaking in a gorgeous velvet red dress featuring a plunging neckline and long train. The "Married with Children" alum held a sparkly cane and was accompanied down the stage by Anderson, who held her hand.

The actress' emotion was met with cheers and a standing ovation from the audience, which made Applegate overwhelmed with emotion as she tried to fight back her tears. "You're totally shaming me with disability by standing up, but it’s OK, "Applegate joked before adding, "Body not by Ozempic."

The "Dead To Me" actress referenced her debut role in "Grey's Anatomy" before announcing the nominees and presenting the award. Applegate's presence at the award show was met with blissful remarks online from loyal fans.

One fan declared, "Incredible, incredible moment all around with Christina Applegate making a surprise appearance, getting a standing ovation and then throwing out zinger after zinger. An absolute legend. #Emmys2024."

Another comment read, "I adore Christina Applegate. She’s such an amazing comedic talent and absolutely gorgeous (always has been!). Her zings here are," while this fan penned, "Not me crying with joy seeing Christina Applegate & that announcement #Emmys."

This Internet user wrote, "What a beautiful standing ovation… She is so much more and she deserves everything. She is a great actress and I am and will always be proud of her. Christina is my inspiration for sure," while another shared a similar sentiment, "YES YOU STAND FOR CHRISTINA APPLEGATE."

An emotional fan wrote, "My grandma has MS, and it’s so beautiful to see so many people celebrate a woman with the same condition, Christina Applegate, you are incredible," while another penned, "not big on celebrities but Christina Applegate is a queen and Up All Night is one of the most underrated sitcoms of all time."

"Aw Christina Applegate getting a massive standing ovation just made me tear up," wrote this fan, while another declared, "I have no interest in the Emmys, so I didn't watch. But I do really like Christina Applegate. She seems like a really nice and sweet person who has been dealt a terrible hand regarding her health."

Applegate made her last red carpet appearance at the 2023 SAG Awards on February 26, 2023. She was joined by her daughter Sadie for the emotional moment. The 52-year-old showed up in style with a cane that featured "FU MS" embellished in rhinestones on it for assistance. The cane also featured her daughter’s name.

She donned a black velvet tuxedo-style gown with red lipstick and a loose wavy hairstyle. Applegate was nominated for Outstanding Performances by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series but lost to Jean Smart of "Hacks."

The award-winning actress explained that it was her "last awards show as an actor" due to her debilitating health. Applegate, who has had to give up acting due to her battle with Multiple Sclerosis — which she was diagnosed with in 2021 — said in a previous interview:

"Right now, I couldn’t imagine getting up at 5 a.m. and spending 12 to 14 hours on a set; I don't have that in me at this moment."