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‘That was a cheap shot’: Emmys 2024 fans slam Jason Bateman for allegedly mocking Christina Applegate's appearance during award ceremony

Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Christina Applegate made a rare appearance at the 75th Emmy Awards to present the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series. Christina, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, used a cane to reach the stage.

Christina received a standing ovation and got emotional while presenting the award to 'The Bear' star Ayo Edebiri. However, host Anthony Anderson ran to the stage to support Christina and she joked, "You’re totally shaming me with disability by standing up!"

She then referenced the weight-loss drug and quipped, "Body not by Ozempic."

However, fans accused Jason Bateman of mocking Christina's physical appearance and called him out on social media.

A social media user tweeted, "Was that man eating & licking his fingers; won and kissed his wife with food still in mouth and was still chewing food on stage. TF."

A person added, "Am I the only one that thought his joke going at Christina Applegate was a bit cruel?"

A critic noted, "That was a cheap shot at Christina Applegate #Emmys."

One social media user penned, "Were those some not so subtle digs at Christina Applegate or am I missing a joke?"

Another X user said, "Is bro throwing shade to christina applegate rn?"

Another fan commented, "@TheEmmys writers…having #JasonBateman use an incredible actress with MS @1capplegate as the butt of a joke and targeting her physical appearance is beyond poor taste. She’s a powerful, talented and amazing icon. #DoBetter."

Christina Applegate diagnosed with multiple sclerosis

Christina Applegate was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition that affects the central nervous system, in August 2021. She revealed her disorder on her social media and wrote, "Hi friends. A few months ago I was diagnosed with MS."

She added, "It’s been a strange journey. But I have been so supported by people that I know who also have this condition." The actress explained, "It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going."

Christina has faced significant challenges in her daily life, including difficulties with activities like showering and walking upstairs, since she was diagnosed with MS. However, continued to work and entertain her fans despite her struggles.

Christina Applegate reveals if she will ever return to television

Christina Applegate gave an update on her future television career. In an interview with Vanity Fair, the 'Married with Children' alum revealed that she has no plans to return to the screen, noting that her physical capabilities have become more limiting.

"I'm probably not going to work on-camera again," Applegate said while gushing over the experience of working with Linda Cardellini on Netflix's 'Dead to Me', which debuted its third and final season in November 2022.

"Ping-pong is so much more fun when the other person is just as good as you are," she noted.

"I'm so glad that I went out with someone who is by far the greatest actress I've ever worked with in my entire life, if not the greatest human I've ever known."