She grew up in one of Los Angeles’s most notorious neighborhoods with her famous, heroin-addicted mother. Her childhood was marked by trauma and tragedy that shaped her deeply – yet in the ’80s, she became one of the hottest actresses on the planet. Her name and story are in the comments.

She has said that one of the hardest parts of living with MS is not being able to be as active with her daughter as she would like.

Driving Sadie to school and activities has become a daily goal she pushes herself to accomplish.

“I tell myself, ‘Just get her there safely and get home so you can get back into bed,’” she once explained.

Those moments together, even simple car rides, mean the world to her.

Giving Back

Beyond acting, Christina has dedicated a large portion of her life to philanthropy.

She has supported several organizations, including the Entertainment Industry Foundation, Adopt-A-Classroom, Motion Picture & Television Fund Foundation, World Animal Protection, and The Trevor Project.

In 2003, she served as spokesperson for Lee National Denim Day, a major fundraising campaign for breast cancer awareness and research.

Her advocacy became even more personal after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.

Since then, she has used her voice to raise awareness and support for cancer research.

Looking Ahead

Despite everything she has been through—childhood trauma, personal struggles, and serious health challenges—Christina continues to look forward.

One of her upcoming projects involves launching an online platform called Next in MS, designed to give people living with multiple sclerosis a place to share their experiences and support one another.

Her goal is simple: to make people facing the disease feel less alone.