When Christina Applegate was finally discharged from the hospital, her daughter made sure her return came with a healthy dose of humor—just like her mom.
The Married… With Children star shared a photo on Instagram of the sign her 15-year-old daughter, Sadie, put up to welcome her home following her months-long hospital stay. The message read, “You’re home, happy day ho,” prompting Applegate to joke that her daughter is “so” her kid. Fans, meanwhile, were delighted by the NSFW-ish welcome-home message while also sending Applegate plenty of love and well wishes.
Fans quickly embraced the hilarious mother-daughter moment, with one joking, “You’re really rich you know that right?! I would be laughing so hard,” while another simply wrote, “❤️ Happy Day Ho 😂.” Others praised the humor as a welcome bright spot, with one fan writing, “Humor is a great healer! We love you Ho!!” Another added, “This is too great. We miss you! Sending all the healing vibes.”
Several commenters also focused on Applegate’s health, expressing relief that she was home and wishing her well. “So glad you’re home & feeling better!! ❤️” one person wrote, while another commented, “Im sure im not alone in feeling happy you posted something. Everyone loves you! Rock on, Christina!”
The exact reason for Applegate’s months-long hospitalization has not been publicly confirmed. The actress, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, has been open about the serious health complications she has faced in recent years, including previous hospitalizations. Applegate, 54, was reportedly admitted to a Los Angeles hospital in late March and remained there for roughly four months before returning home in early August. A source told People she was “doing very well” following her discharge, though no specific condition was identified as the reason for the extended stay.
Applegate has been candid about the toll her health has taken since revealing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2021. In March 2025, she said she had been hospitalized “upwards of 30 times” related to her health issues, calling the experience “unimaginable.” She has also described the daily challenges of living with MS, including rarely leaving her home. While TMZ reported that her latest hospitalization came amid her battle with MS, her representative did not confirm whether she was hospitalized or disclose details about her medical treatment at the time.