The Emmys began with an emotional and celebratory start whenChristina Applegatereceived a standing ovation.

After Anthony went over to walk Christina to the mic, the audience rose to their feet.

“Thank you so much.

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TheDead to Mestar, who was also a nominee at the ceremony, took the stage to present the first award of the night.

“It’s fine.

Body not by Ozempic.

OK let’s go.”

Christina Applegate onstage at the Emmys

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; andDead to Me,before noting her debut role.

Christina announcedAyo Edebirias the winner for her work onThe Bear,and the two hugged on stage.

And there is no better.

Anthony Anderson escorting Christina Applegate onstage at the Emmys

But it was good for me.

I needed to process my loss of my life, my loss of that part of me.

So I needed that time.

Anthony Anderson escorting Christina Applegate onstage at the 2024 Emmys

Christina onstage at the Emmys

Christina Applegate onstage at the Emmys

Christina Applegate onstage at the Emmys

Ayo Edebiri accepting her Emmy award

Closeup of Christina Applegate