Christina Applegate shares candid stories from her life and career in her memoir, You With the Sad Eyes, released on March 3. The book offers readers an intimate look at her experiences in Hollywood, including a notable Johnny Depp crush memoir moment that highlights her youthful admiration for the actor.
Recalling Encounters with Harvey Weinstein
In her memoir, Applegate briefly touches on a tense encounter with producer Harvey Weinstein at a Miramax party. She describes confronting him for making inappropriate comments about a woman and sensed that her firm response unsettled him. Weinstein’s notoriety for sexual misconduct is well documented, and Applegate acknowledges his notoriety while recalling her unyielding stance during their meeting.
Once, at a Miramax party, I heard him being lascivious about a woman as she passed by, and before I could even think, I said, ‘Oh, come on, man. That’s just gross,’
she wrote.
Weinstein just kind of looked at me, and I could tell he was thinking, ‘Don’t talk to me like that.’ But at the same time, I could sense a different kind of appraisal, as though he was also thinking, ‘This chick doesn’t f*** around.’ And he was right to be afraid of me. I did not f*** around.
Applegate’s Long-Standing Infatuation with Johnny Depp
One of the more personal revelations in You With the Sad Eyes involves Applegate’s teenage crush on Johnny Depp. Drawing on old diary entries, she shares how her admiration for Depp grew during their time on the 1980s TV series 21 Jump Street. Her writings reveal complicated emotions and vivid dreams, underscoring the deep impression Depp left on her during those formative years.
I was in love with Johnny Depp for years,
Applegate said, describing her journals filled with her complex feelings about the actor.
I can’t really analyze them because I don’t remember what they are once I wake up,
one diary entry reads.
I can only remember who’s in them … Johnny.
Disturbing Incident with Director Kim Manners
Applegate recounts a frightening episode involving the late director Kim Manners during a filming trip to Vancouver. She was invited to his secluded residence, where she blacked out and later discovered injuries, without clear memory of what transpired. Although Applegate does not fully understand the extent of what happened, she implies serious wrongdoing in this unsettling chapter of her life.
I remember sitting, dangling my legs into the hot tub, and then my memory turns to total darkness. Everything is missing until I found myself scrambling up some stairs, with no idea where I was,
she shared.
I had marks all over my butt, but that’s all I knew. Clearly, something bad had happened, but to this day I have no idea the full extent of it, though it’s not hard to imagine what that guy did to me.
Ongoing Friendships from Married … With Children
Christina Applegate reflects warmly on her co-stars from the hit sitcom Married … With Children, emphasizing lasting bonds beyond the show. She describes her relationship with Ed O’Neill, who portrayed Al Bundy, as enduring and meaningful, stating that she always answers his calls. Similarly, she recalls being captivated by Katey Sagal, her on-screen mother, praising her strength and resilience.
He’s still my dear friend, Applegate affirmed regarding O’Neill. About Sagal, she noted the actress was
a very tough, beautiful earth mother who had lived through so much stuff.
A Memorable Night with Brad Pitt
Applegate shares a story about inviting Brad Pitt as her date to the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards. Confident and self-assured that evening, she ultimately left the event with Sebastian Bach, leaving Pitt behind. The memoir portrays a younger Pitt still climbing in his career rather than the star he would later become, leading to a period of silence between them afterward.
I hate to put it like this, but Brad back then was still making his way as an actor, and he wasn’t yet THE Brad Pitt, the man of so many people’s dreams,
Applegate wrote.
We didn’t talk for many years after that.
An Unexpected Date with Anthony Kiedis
Applegate recounts a brief romantic connection with Anthony Kiedis, frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who once asked her out to the farmer’s market. She humorously reflects on the simplicity of their date and his unconventional habits before their relationship ended. This anecdote offers a glimpse into the varied personalities she encountered throughout her journey.
My favorite thing that Antoine — that’s what we all called him — ever said to me was about how he sometimes avoided using deodorant,
Applegate recalled.
That’s how punk rock we were,
she added, describing their time together before he eventually dumped her.
Support and Renewal through David Boreanaz
After ending a difficult relationship with an abusive ex-boyfriend, Applegate found a brief but reassuring connection with actor David Boreanaz, known for guest-starring on Married … With Children. Their friendship quickly developed into a short romance, which helped Applegate regain a sense of normalcy and safety during a vulnerable period.
the reason I was finally able to get back to normal.
— Christina Applegate on David Boreanaz
Bonding with Cameron Diaz on The Sweetest Thing
Applegate describes her first meeting with Cameron Diaz during the filming of The Sweetest Thing in 2001 as an instant connection. Their friendship and enjoyment of working together brought Applegate genuine happiness during challenging times, making the experience especially significant in her Hollywood story.
such an important source of joy,
Applegate said about working with Diaz.
The memoir You With the Sad Eyes offers a revealing glimpse into Christina Applegate’s life, exposing both the highs and lows she has faced. Through her candid storytelling, she not only highlights her deep-seated Johnny Depp crush but also sheds light on difficult experiences in Hollywood and lasting relationships that shaped her. Readers can expect this book to resonate strongly for its unfiltered honesty and the personal courage Applegate displays in sharing her journey.
