Christina Applegate's Wild Regret About Her Marriage to Johnathon Schaech

Christina Applegate's Dating Advice

In her newly released memoir, "You With the Sad Eyes," Christina Applegate offers unique relationship advice, suggesting that shoe choices can be indicative of a relationship's potential success.

The "Married with Children" actress reflects on her first date with her former husband, actor Johnathon Schaech, in 2001. She reveals doubts that arose during the date due to his choice of footwear, which she found lacking.

Relationship Reflections

Applegate describes experiencing uncertainties about marrying Schaech even as she walked down the aisle, yet she convinced herself otherwise because he met many other desirable criteria.

The marriage ultimately ended in 2007, and Applegate later married musician Martyn LeNoble in 2013. They have a daughter together. Schaech also remarried and has two children with his current wife.

Career Insights

Applegate shares anecdotes from her career in the memoir, discussing how improvisation led to her role in "Anchorman." During an audition with Will Ferrell, her ad-libbed line caused laughter from Ferrell and director Adam McKay.

The studio initially offered a low salary for the role, but after encouragement from McKay and Ferrell, who offered part of their salaries to increase her pay, Applegate accepted. Although initially not well-received, the film later became highly successful, providing substantial financial returns for the cast.