During her long career as an actress, Christina Applegate has shown how talented and likable she is, earning love from her fans. But even though she’s had a successful acting career, she’s been dealing with tough health problems lately.
Through everything she’s been through, Christina has relied on her family and close friends for support. Her husband, who is a musician, has been a big part of her journey.
Who is Christina Applegate’s husband?
Martyn LeNoble, a musician from the Netherlands, has been a strong support for Applegate. They got married in 2013 after being friends for more than ten years. Before LeNoble, Applegate was married to her first husband, Johnathon Schaech, from 2001 to 2007.
LeNoble’s passion for music began when he was young, playing the violin because of his grandfather’s influence. In 1989, he moved to the US with only $75 to his name. He started his professional music career and joined a band called Porno for Pyros, which had famous members, as reported by People magazine. Even after many years, LeNoble still has a good friendship with his former bandmates.
LeNoble and Applegate’s love story started after they had been friends for 13 years. They began dating, and LeNoble proposed to Applegate on Valentine’s Day in 2010. Three years later, they got married in a small and private ceremony at their home in Los Angeles.
Through sickness and in health, he stood beside her
A big moment in their relationship came when Applegate had a tough time with her health. She had to get a double mastectomy because she found out she had breast cancer in 2008. During this hard time, LeNoble was there for her, giving her lots of support. Applegate said in an interview in 2009 that he gave her a reason to keep going and made her smile. She also said he made her feel really good about herself.
Besides supporting each other through thick and thin, Applegate and LeNoble had a daughter named Sadie Grace LeNoble in 2011. Now 12 years old, she looks a lot like her famous mom!
Applegate’s battle with breast cancer inspired her to speak out and support research. She bravely chose to have a double mastectomy after finding out she had the BRCA mutation, which took a lot of courage to do. CNN reported on her decision and her efforts to raise awareness about breast cancer.
LeNoble supported Applegate through her MS diagnosis
In 2021, the actress, famous for her role in Samantha Who?, shared some sad news: she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). She honestly talked about how hard it’s been but said she’s trying to stay strong: “It’s been a tough road. But as we all know, the road keeps going.”
Applegate, who likes her privacy, has decided to tackle each day with determination despite her MS. Dealing with this condition has brought new challenges to her daily life, but she’s staying positive, thanks to the support of her husband and daughter from Married… with Children.
Applegate lovingly calls LeNoble her “angel” and says he’s always there for her, giving her strength and hope. She feels she couldn’t have gone through everything without him. Even though they both have health issues, LeNoble’s support never falters, which is really touching to see.
