Christina Applegate Opens Up About Health and Hollywood in New Memoir
Hollywood actress Christina Applegate has released a deeply personal memoir, titled You With The Sad Eyes, where she delves into her ongoing battle with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and shares surprising details about a brief romance with fellow star Brad Pitt. The book, available this week, offers fans an intimate look at the Dead to Me star's life, from health challenges to past relationships.
In-Depth Look at MS and Personal Struggles
Applegate, 54, who was diagnosed with MS five years ago, has been vocal about her health journey. In the memoir, she explains that the condition often confines her to bed due to pain from movement. Despite this, she emphasizes her commitment to taking her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie, to school, calling it her "favourite thing to do." The book also touches on other health issues, including cancer, and revelations about her childhood and past abusive relationships.
Candid Revelations About Brad Pitt Romance
One of the more unexpected aspects of the memoir is Applegate's candid discussion of her short-lived romance with Brad Pitt. She recounts an incident from 1989 when she invited Pitt, then 25, to the MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. At the time, they had been "platonic pals for the longest time" but had recently started to see each other differently. However, Applegate, then 17, left the ceremony with rockstar Sebastian Bach, lead singer of Skid Row, which left Pitt "very mad" at her. She notes that they didn't speak for years afterward, though they eventually reconciled, with Applegate acknowledging that Pitt deserved better.
Availability and Listening Options
The memoir is available for purchase on Amazon in multiple formats, including hardback (£17.99), paperback (£24.60), and Kindle (£12.99). For those short on time, a free 30-day trial to Audible Standard allows listeners to enjoy the book for free, with options to listen while driving, exercising, or doing chores. After the trial, an Audible Standard Monthly Membership is available for £8.99 per month, providing access to a wide catalog of audiobooks and exclusive content.
Amazon Prime members benefit from free delivery on eligible items, and the upcoming Spring Deals event from March 10–16 offers discounts across various categories. Additionally, a limited-time offer for Gut Wealth, a gut health supplement, provides 25% off until March 8, though this is unrelated to the memoir's content.
