This year's Emmys were full of surprises - from Billy Porter being the first openly gay black male winner to Jason Bateman absolutely straight-manning his own surprise victory. But one that the internet has only just picked up on is Christina Applegate's red-carpet antics - and many believe that she, too, deserves an award.
When asked some pretty basic questions by what many are calling incompetent red carpet interviewers, Applegate came back with some pretty savage responses, and social media is going wild. Want to see what went down? Read on.
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This Sunday gave us the annual Emmy Awards.
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The ceremony is designed to celebrate excellence in the making of television over the past year - and 2019 gave the judges some pretty rich pickings.This year was dominated by Brits.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge won not one, but three awards for her iconic Fleabag, while Jodie Comer had a shock win for Best Actress in Killing Eve.That wasn't the only surprise of the evening.
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Billy Porter also made history, becoming the first Lead Actor winner who is both black and openly gay.And who could forget this iconic moment?
Jason Bateman beat out Game of Thrones to win Best Director for Ozark - and he was a surprised and disbelieving as anyone!But, aside from the wins...
This year's Emmys also gave us another true icon, in the form of Chistina Applegate.Applegate is a well-known American actress.
She may be best recognized for her role in Anchorman, where she played romantic lead and rival, Veronica Corningstone.Although '90s kids may have another idea.
Applegate also played Jennifer Aniston's incredibly bratty sister, Amy Green, in several episodes of Friends.But Applegate is also known for something else.
She's one of the very best interviewees out there - not least because she seems to not have a filter, like, at all.Applegate was nominated this year for her role in Dead to Me.
The Netflix original had an extremely positive reception when it was released this year and season two is reportedly already filming.But that's not why she hit headlines.
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Many complained that the red-carpet interviewers this year seemed particularly wooden and unprepared - and it was Applegate, of all people, who chose to call them out.Applegate's first victim?
Jenny McCarthy. The Fox host got off to a bad start when chatting to Applegate on the red carpet.For reference, McCarthy is one year younger than Applegate.
Trying to act like she watched her on television when she was a little girl is, at best, a not-so-subtle attempt at throwing shade, and, at worse, an example of how under-researched McCarthy was.But it got worse.
McCarthy then asked Applegate how it felt to be nominated for Lead Actress for the first time. The problem is, it wasn't - she's been nominated multiple times for Samantha Who? - and wasn't afraid to remind McCarthy.Applegate's second altercation?
She quickly moved on to her next victim, E! News interviewer, Giuliana Rancic.Just watch...
When asked if she wanted to say hello to her daughter, Applegate calmly stated that she doesn't watch E! Ouch.And here's a video of the McCarthy incident.
I can’t fucking breathe #emmys https://t.co/x1MUWFX1M4— sara evermore (@sara evermore)1569193626.0
People drew attention to this moment in particular.
The look on her face when Jenny calls her sweetheart https://t.co/RhySvghPUp— sara evermore (@sara evermore)1569193697.0
The whole interview radiates a certain energy.
jenny mccarthy: this is your first nomination right??? christina applegate: someone kill me https://t.co/JWCm3G7A1S— sara evermore (@sara evermore)1569193811.0
Everyone is loving Applegate.
jenny mccarthy: this is your first nomination right??? christina applegate: someone kill me https://t.co/JWCm3G7A1S— sara evermore (@sara evermore)1569193811.0
And others made this comment.
Christina Applegate didn't win an Emmy last night but she certainly had the best performance on the red carpet. https://t.co/u8oqXsvxP1— Hugh McIntyre (@Hugh McIntyre)1569245200.0
And another reason that McCarthy clearly deserves it?
Is Jenny McCarthy drunk? She just told Christina Applegate that she grew up watching her on TV and remembered think… https://t.co/nQ2KlTdnrY— Liz (@Liz)1569193805.0
But some pointed this out.
McCarthy doesn't have a great reputation in terms of making smart decisions, after all...And some responded with this perfect roast.
@Avelana1989 In unrelated news, I just remembered why Jenny McCarthy isn’t in anything anymore!— Taylor Costello (@Taylor Costello)1569256007.0
And McCarthy isn't the only problem.
@ira It had to be done. Giuliana never brings the smarts.— Jamie Steinberg (@Jamie Steinberg)1569194046.0
Although it wasn't totally Applegate's night.
Christina Applegate should have won!!!! Next year https://t.co/gEgUAmVo2i— best of christina applegate (@best of christina applegate)1569199607.0
She's essentially the Leonardo di Caprio of the Emmys.
One day Christina Applegate will get what she deserves and you will all be so embarrassed it took you this long. #Emmys— Rae Sanni (@Rae Sanni)1569199667.0
Although some have realized a new phobia.
My new biggest fear in life is being humiliated on national television by Christina Applegate https://t.co/eZP6bXhyTt— JBELL (@JBELL)1569252274.0
But there's a reason Applegate is quite so great.
Sure, she's pretty brutal - but only to those who absolutely deserve it.Which has led to a new phenomenon.
Is there a Christina Applegate hive? What do we call ourselves? Apple pickers?— Rae Sanni (@Rae Sanni)1569199720.0