Throughout her extensive career in front of the camera, actress Christina Applegate has showcased her talent and charisma, earning admiration from fans.
Despite her successful acting career, Applegate has faced challenging times in recent years due to health issues.
Throughout it all, she has leaned on the support of her family and close friends, with her musician husband playing a significant role in her journey.
Who is Christina Applegate’s husband?
Martyn LeNoble, a Dutch musician born and raised in the Netherlands, has been a source of strength for Applegate. The couple tied the knot in 2013, marking over a decade of friendship. Before LeNoble, Applegate was married to her first husband, Johnathon Schaech, from 2001 to 2007.
LeNoble’s love for music started at a young age, playing the violin influenced by his grandfather. He moved to the US in 1989 with a mere $75 to his name, embarking embarked on a professional music career and joining a band called Pornos of the Pyros with notable members, according to People. Despite the years, LeNoble maintains a strong friendship with his former bandmates.
The romantic journey between LeNoble and Applegate began after 13 years of friendship. They officially started dating, and LeNoble proposed on Valentine’s Day in 2010. Three years later, the couple exchanged vows in an intimate ceremony at their Los Angeles home.
Through sickness and in health, he stood beside her
One of the pivotal moments in their relationship happened when Applegate faced a major health challenge — a double mastectomy following a sudden breast cancer diagnosis in 2008. LeNoble became a pillar of support during this trying period, and Applegate expressed her gratitude, stating (via a 2009 interview): “He gave me something to really want to live for and something to smile about” adding that he makes her feel “beautiful”.
