Relationship with David Boreanaz Saved Her - Christina Applegate's tumultuous romances and the bond that saved her
Christina Applegate's early career was marked by high-profile romances and personal struggles. The actress, best known for her role in Married… with Children, had a two-year relationship with co-star David Boreanaz in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Their bond began as friendship but deepened when he helped her escape an abusive partner—a moment she later detailed in her memoir.
Applegate and Boreanaz first met on the set of Married… with Children in 1989. Their connection grew quickly, leading to a relationship that lasted until 1991, when Boreanaz left the show after two seasons to pursue other roles. Years later, in 2009, they shared a public moment at the People's Choice Awards, where he presented her with the Favorite Female TV Star award and kissed her on stage.
Before dating Boreanaz, Applegate had already made headlines for her romantic life. In 1989, she attended the MTV Video Music Awards as Brad Pitt's date but left the event with Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach. Around the same time, she briefly dated Red Hot Chili Peppers singer Anthony Kiedis, who later rejected her after a farmers' market outing.
In her memoir, Applegate also revealed a years-long infatuation with Johnny Depp, describing it as filled with 'complicated, ever-shifting emotions'. Her personal life took another turn in 2001 when she married actor Johnathon Schaech, a relationship she now calls doomed from the start. Since 2013, she has been married to musician Martyn LeNoble, with whom she shares a 15-year-old daughter.
Applegate's early relationships—from high-profile dates to a supportive bond with Boreanaz—shaped her personal and professional journey. Her memoir highlights both the challenges she faced and the friendships that helped her move forward. Today, she remains focused on her family and career.
