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Christina Applegate sent out a clear message after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in what could be her final award show appearance.
The Hollywood star stunned fans by sharing the health update, confirming she is living with the incurable neurodegenerative disease.
She took daughter Sadie Grace LeNoble, 12, to the SAG Awards at Fairmont Century Plaza last night - and made her feelings known.
The 51-year-old actress carried a black cane with 'FU MS' written on the bottom.
Leaving it to everyone's imagination to determine what the four letters stood for, she was hell bent on enjoying the bash with her peers, friends and family.
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Christina Applegate and Sadie Grace LeNoble rocked the red carpet (Getty Images)
Her cane carried a very clear message (FilmMagic)Christina admitted that she was "very aware" of changes to her appearance and mobility after announcing her diagnosis last year after 'gaining 40 pounds'.
Multiple Sclerosis is an incurable condition which is caused when the body’s immune system begins attacking the central nervous system, affecting cognitive function.
Despite lost the award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series to Jean Smart, Christina looked incredible in her black velvet tuxedo-style gown.
The former Friends star is to take a step back from acting (FilmMagic)She cheered loudly as her rival was declared the winner as she pots the future after taking a step back from acting.
The former Married… with Children and Friends star - who played Rachel Green's hopeless sister Amy in the hit show - was diagnosed with MS while shooting the final season of Netflix's hit series Dead To Me in August 2021.
She took to social media on to tell fans and followers that she is finding her diagnosis “tough” but she is confronting the challenging news head on.
She was determined to enjoy what could be her final awards bash for a while (WireImage)
Christina looked stunning as she continues her health battle (WireImage)Sharing her news on Twitter, Christina explained that she had been diagnosed with the condition months before and receiving care and support as she battled the health issue.
She wrote: “Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS.
“It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition.
“It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going. Unless some a**hole blocks it.”
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Friends fans will always remember her performance as ditzy Amy Green (Warner Bros)Continuing in a second tweet, Christina showed resilience and a dignified determination not to let the disease get her down.
She wrote: ”As one of my friends that has MS said ‘we wake up and take the indicated action’. And that’s what I do.”
She added: “So now I ask for privacy. As I go through this thing. Thank you xo”.
Fans and followers were quick to show their support for the actress, bombarding her with many nice messages.
It's not her the first health battle she has faced.
Reflecting on her cancer fight in 2010, Christina thought back to the moment she was diagnosed, telling US Weekly: "I was just shaking and then also immediately, I had to go into 'take-care-of-business-mode,' which included a change to a more healthy diet."