Christina Applegate graced the Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday in an chic black suit complete with her designer walking stick and clever Dead to Me manicure featuring the names "Jen" and "Judy"—hers and co-star Linda Cardellini's character names in the Netflix series.
Applegate was nominated for best actress in a comedy series.
Applegate—who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021—opted out of the red carpet prior to the ceremony due to mobility issues but was later photographed during and after the event.
Sadly, an online troll made a harsh comment about Applegate's appearance, but the actor was having none of it and DMd the woman to let her know. Applegate took to Twitter to explain what went down.
She tweeted:
"Sooooo I made the unfortunate decision to look at some comments on an article from [People] mag about me and my kids at the CCA."
"Of course I told her that it wasn't nice."
"This was her reply. What is wrong with people."
"By the way, I laughed."
Applegate posted a screenshot of the reply from the online troll which said:
"MS didn't make you look that way a plastic surgeon did."
"And you are a scammer and are not Christina Applegate."
The message finished:
"And a bad plastic surgeon at that."
Fans were quick to defend Applegate, stating she was beautiful as always.
You looked amazing and that suit on your child was 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Jealousy is an ugly thing that even her plastic surgeon will never be able to fix.
— Dana Goldberg (@DGComedy) January 17, 2023
You're beautiful.
— Johnny Akzam (@JohnnyAkzam) January 17, 2023
You have been and always will be amazing Christina.
— Anarkii (@Anarkii_) January 18, 2023
Many also advised Applegate against paying any attention to trolls.
Rule #1 of Twitter: Never look at the comments.
— Neil Steinberg (@NeilSteinberg) January 17, 2023
Never read the comments!! You're such a warrior!
— Kim Brechin (@ckimbrechin) January 18, 2023
Never read the comments 😵💫
— Molly Jong-Fast (@MollyJongFast) January 17, 2023
Unfortunately there is a culture of abuse undergirded by a toxic social media culture. Never read the comments! Ever! Much love, a long time fan.
— Tony Atamanuik (@TonyAtamanuik) January 17, 2023
And many reminded the star some people are just simply cruel and toxic and comments made by trolls should not be taken to heart.
Some people are ugly on the inside. That’s not you. It’s never been you. And they are just jealous you’re beautiful inside and out.
— Lindsey Boylan (@LindseyBoylan) January 17, 2023
My darling. You are beautiful inside and out. I love you from the bottom to the top of my heart, but you know that. Sadly, because of social media we get to see hateful messages from damaged individuals. Hurt people, hurt people. You are loved the world over, never forget that.❤️
— Sean Maguire 🇺🇦 (@sean_m_maguire) January 17, 2023
Ugh. People on social media can be so cruel. I avoid comment sections like the plague for that very reason. By the way, you looked stunning in the pantsuit look you rocked on the carpet. 🖤✨
— Courtney Spinelli (@CourtSpinelliTV) January 17, 2023
What is wrong with people? You look fine, and I wish I looked as “bad” as you! LMAO Regardless, people are going to be nasty, and that’s what sucks! You keep being your fabulous self!
— Tina Ford (@WhatIsNext1974) January 17, 2023
Miserable people are cruel. I’m sorry there are so many miserable people on the internet. You and your child are beautiful.
— Allison Irish (@Irish3Allison) January 17, 2023
Applegate opened up to The New York Times in November about her diagnosis and its impact on her appearance.
She shared of the last season of Dead to Me:
"I put on 40 pounds. I can't walk without a cane."
"I want people to know that I am very aware of all of that."
Indeed, no one needs online trolls telling them about their appearance.
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