Following her MS diagnosis, Christina Applegate gives an emotional speech during the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony.

On Monday, Christina Applegate earned her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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It was her first public appearance since being told

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she had multiple sclerosis, and she was visibly

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moved as she recalled the highs and lows of her life.

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Applegate was honoured in a heartfelt tribute to her professional

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achievements with the help of her family and friends,

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including Selma Blair, David Faustino, Katey Sagal,

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and Linda Cardellini of Dead to Me.

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