Christina is the daughter of record producer Robert Applegate and singer-actress, Nancy Priddy. Her parents split-up shortly after her birth. She has two half-siblings from her father's re-marriage - Alisa (b. 1977) & Kyle (b. 1981). Alisa and Christina are best friends and even lived together while Alisa was going to college. Christina's mother took her along on all of her auditions and acting jobs. She made her acting debut at age five months, when her mother got her in a commercial for Playtex nursers. Her mother never remarried, but kept company with Stephen Stills. Christina still cherishes a guitar Stephen gave her when she was young. She played in a number of TV series before landing her breakout role in Married with Children in 1987. Christina still studies jazz dance.



Supports People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). Has one half-brother and one half-sister from her father's subsequent marriage after he and Christina's mother, Nancy Priddy, divorced. Chosen as one of People Magazine's, "50 Most Beautiful People, 1999" Co-wrote "The Penis Song" with The Sweetest Thing (2002) co-stars Cameron Diaz and Selma Blair. Measurements: 35-23-35 1/2 (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine) While filming View from the Top (2003), she met Gwyneth Paltrow. They are now good friends. Went to high school with Milla Jovovich. Finds Al Green's song "Simply Beautiful" one of the sexiest songs she's ever heard. Won a 2005 Theatre World Award for her Performance in "Sweet Charity". Nominated for a 2005 Drama Desk Award as Best Lead Actress in a Musical for her Performance in "Sweet Charity". Grew up near the site of the notorious 1981 Wonderland (or Four-on-the-Floor) murders involving John Holmes. She later played "Susan Launius", the sole survivor of the murders, in the movie Wonderland (2003). Is a Vegetarian. Has three cats and a turtle named Tibbell. Diagnosed with breast cancer (3 August 2008). Underwent double mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer to prevent the illness returning. Girlfriend of Martyn LeNoble [2009]. Enjoys photography. Lives in Los Angeles, California. Chosen the most beautiful person in the world by People Magazine's, "100 Most Beautiful People, 2009".