Christina Applegate turned to actuality TV to assist her put together for her “overwhelming” shock look on the Emmys 2024 over the weekend.

The actress’ hairstylist, Adir Abergel, revealed that he and his consumer had enjoyable watching successful Bravo present earlier than the “Lifeless to Me” alum stepped on stage.

“We have been chilling, laughing and watching ‘Actual Housewives of New York,’” he instructed Individuals. “It was like catching up with my greatest buddy.”

Abergel — who has beforehand labored with Gwyneth Paltrow, Anne Hathaway, Reese Witherspoon and lots of extra stars — mentioned he and Applegate, 52, prepped at her house and backstage on the Emmys, which happened on the Peacock Theater at L.A. Stay in Los Angeles Monday night time.

The “Lifeless to Me” alum’s hairstylist, Adir Abergel, mentioned that he and his consumer had enjoyable watching “The Actual Housewives of New York Metropolis” earlier than she stepped on stage. Gavin Bond/Bravo
Abergel mentioned he and Applegate prepped at her house and backstage on the Emmys Monday night time.

“Preparing for large occasions might be overwhelming. I targeted on being current and loved each second collectively,” he instructed the outlet.

“We have been having enjoyable! Christina and I’ve been buddies for a very long time and he or she is somebody that I really like deeply. Displaying up for her on that night time was crucial to me.”

The “Married… With Youngsters” star — who was recognized with a number of sclerosis (MS) in 2021 — obtained a standing ovation as she took the stage with help from her cane and Emmys host Anthony Anderson.

The “Married… With Youngsters” star obtained a standing ovation as she took the stage with help from her cane and Emmys host Anthony Anderson. Getty Pictures for ABA
Applegate surprised in a plunging Christian Siriano burgundy velvet robe. Getty Pictures

Applegate surprised in a plunging Christian Siriano burgundy velvet robe.

Though she grew to become emotional as a result of overwhelming assist from the viewers, the mother of 1 used the second to crack a couple of jokes earlier than introducing Carol Burnett.

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“Thanks a lot. Oh my God. You’re completely shaming me with the incapacity by standing up. Physique not by Ozempic,” she quipped, poking enjoyable on the Sort 2 diabetes drug that celebrities take to shed pounds.

The mother of 1 was recognized with a number of sclerosis (MS) in 2021. AFP through Getty Pictures

“A few of it’s possible you’ll know me as Kelly Bundy from ‘Married… With Youngsters’ … we don’t must applaud each time I do one thing,” she continued.

Applegate’s look got here as a complete shock to everybody, as she beforehand mentioned that the 2023 SAG Awards would seemingly be her “final award present as an actor” as a consequence of her ongoing sickness.

She additionally beforehand mentioned “Lifeless to Me” would seemingly be her last appearing gig as a consequence of her battle with MS.