Christina Applegate is an American dancer and actress known for performing across film, television and stage. Best known for her portrayal of Kelly Bundy in Fox Network’s hit series Married…With Children, she’s also enjoyed starring roles in comedies Anchorman and Bad Moms. Applegate’s eleven-year portrayal of Kelly Bundy in the massively successful sitcom, Married… with Children made her household name. Her later appearance on Friends as Amy Green, Jennifer Aniston’s on-screen sister, won her critical praise and further popularity.

In 1995, Applegate featured in three films: Vibrations, Across the Moon and Wild Bill and the following year she went on to work with critically acclaimed director Tim Burton on the iconic cult classic Mars Attacks! Not long after, Applegate was cast in the action-comedy The Big Hit and Jane Austen’s Mafia. She later returned to television after landing the titular role in hit NBC sitcom Jesse, earning a People’s Choice Award for Favourite Female Performer in a New TV series and the TV Guide Award for Star of a New Series, in addition to a Golden Globe nomination.

Alongside her television roles, Applegate’s film career continued with Just Visiting and Prince Charming. She starred as Courtney Rockcliffe alongside Cameron Diaz in The Sweetest Thing before portraying TV anchorwoman Veronica Corningstone in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy and its immensely popular sequel. She has also appeared in Hall Pass, Vacation, and Bad Moms. Most recently, Applegate was cast alongside Linda Cardellini in Netflix’s dark comedy series Dead to Me, a programme she is executive producing with Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, and Jessica Elbaum.