Selma Blair details her strong bond with Christina Applegate amid MS battle

Selma Blair has a sister in Christina Applegate.

ET’s Denny Directo spoke with Blair during the “Dancing With the Stars” finale. Blair is back for a special dance, and she talked about her bond with Applegate, who was recently diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Blair said of leaving mid-season: “It was great to come in. I loved it. Said. I’m not a professional dancer. My career doesn’t depend on it. I have to take care of my bones and there’s Arthur, but hey, it was so beautiful to be applauded and say, “It’s okay to bow.”

She continued, “There are other dancers here that we all love. They’re so lovely. I was so humbled by the kindness of all of you who sent me off, so it felt like I won the night.” It makes me feel good.”

Blair said she was happy to be in the building and witness her fellow Season 31 dancers at Monday night’s grand finale, but she also noted Applegate’s big moment at the actress’ Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. I was also happy to have witnessed it. Moon.

“Oh my God, I’ve known Christina for years.” She’s an iconic California girl actress of my generation and she is it. never was.

“She was funny and definitely her performance was great,” she added of Applegate’s Walk of Fame speech. I just want to witness the greatness of my friend’s life, like I came back quietly, and I just want to know that we were there for something we dreamed of when we were little.

On how she’s supported Applegate in her battle with multiple sclerosis, Blair said that even with her own health issues, the “Dead to Me” actress is fighting her own disability. It was a rock to her in the

“Christina still supports me. She’s just a strong person,” Blair revealed. She’s at your house if you need a.There have been times when I’ve been let loose and she’s like, “I’m outside.”Answer the door. She’s great, strong and fun. ”

“But I’m more like, ‘OK, if you need help with a cane,’ or something like that, because I’m really into it all, like all the things that help me move. But she understands it. Locked down,” she continued. “She’s got a lot on her plate. A lot, but she’s still stunningly beautiful.”

Applegate announced his multiple sclerosis diagnosis in August 2021, while Blair has been battling the disorder since 2018.

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