Age: 54
female
Christina Applegate (born November 25, 1971) is an American actress and dancer. As a child actress, she started playing the role of Kelly Bundy on the Fox sitcom Married...with Children (1987–1997). In her adult years, Applegate established a film and television career, winning an Emmy Award (for her guest role in the sitcom Friends) and earning Tony and Golden Globe nominations. Applegate has had major roles in several films, including Don't Tell Mom the Babysitter's Dead (1991), The Big Hit (1998), The Sweetest Thing (2002), Grand Theft Parsons (2003), Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and its sequel Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), Hall Pass (2011), Vacation (2015), and Bad Moms (2016). She has also starred in the 2005 Broadway revival of the musical Sweet Charity, for which she received a nomination for the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical. Applegate has played the lead role in the television sitcoms Jesse (1998–2000), Samantha Who? (2007–2009) and Up All Night (2011–12), and in the Netflix dark tragicomedy series Dead to Me (2019–2022).
A 35-year-old deaf woman Emma Hayes begins a new journey as she's hired as an intern teacher for a fifth-grade class. Her vibrant personality and enthusiasm make her more than just an intern. She's fun, funny, and incorporates pop culture while working, And ability to teach sign language make her an inspiring presence in the school, quickly becoming a favorite among her students. Outside the classroom, we see her interact with her family and friends, grappling with the uncertainty of her future. As the school year draws to a close, she faces the challenging decision of whether to seek a new job or stay with her beloved students. It’s a touching mix of comedy, inspiration, and drama that celebrates resilience, connection, and the power of embracing one’s unique identity.
