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Applegate and Sagal Expose 'Married... With Children' Struggles

7/27/2025

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Christina Applegate and Katey Sagal opened up about the dark side of "Married... With Children." Applegate shared her struggle with an eating disorder fueled by the pressure of being seen as a sex symbol, while Sagal highlighted the show's misogynistic atmosphere and how Applegate's outfits mirrored societal expectations. The iconic series ran from 1987 to 1997 in Chicago.

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Christina Applegate and Katey Sagal opened up about the dark side of "Married... With Children." Applegate shared her struggle with an eating disorder fueled by the pressure of being seen as a sex symbol, while Sagal highlighted the show's misogynistic atmosphere and how Applegate's outfits mirrored societal expectations. The iconic series ran from 1987 to 1997 in Chicago.