Christina Applegate, known for her role in “Dead to Me,” attended the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards with her 12-year-old daughter Sadie Grace LeNoble, sparking reactions from viewers. The event, held on Monday at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, saw Applegate nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for her portrayal of Jen Harding in the Netflix drama.

Having previously acknowledged that her journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) might limit her major roles, Applegate, who disclosed her MS diagnosis in 2021 during the production of “Dead to Me,” expressed the difficulty of sustaining the same level of work in an interview with Variety in 2022. She highlighted her enjoyment of motherhood at the moment.

At the Emmys, Applegate and her daughter made a memorable appearance in matching velvet outfits, coordinated hairstyles, and matching Doc Martens. Social media buzzed with comments about their striking resemblance, with some noting they look like sisters.

In addition to attending the ceremony with her daughter and receiving a nomination, Applegate presented the award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy, earning a standing ovation. In a light-hearted response, she humorously mentioned her disability and discouraged unnecessary applause.

Reflecting on her career milestones, Applegate recalled roles such as Kelly Bundy in “Married… With Children,” Samantha in “Samantha Who?,” and Jen Harding in “Dead to Me.” She playfully mentioned her debut role as Baby Burt Grizzell on “Days of Our Lives,” considering it her breakout role. Applegate expressed gratitude for portraying funny, flawed, and complex characters and then presented The Bear’s Ayo Edebiri with the award.