(L-R) Johnathon Schaech, Christina Applegate.Photo:Jamie McCarthy/Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty

Johnathon Schaech; Christina Applegate

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Christina Applegatewill always have a fan in her ex-husbandJohnathon Schaech.

After the actress, 52, attended the2023 Emmy Awardson Monday asa nominee and presenter, Schaech shared how proud he was of her onX, formerly known as Twitter.

“She danced opening night on Broadway on a broken foot!Beat cancer!She’s the toughest human being I’ve ever met!F— MS!So proud of her! Go, Christina!” he wrote while reposting a story about her standing ovation at the event.

The videowas initially uploaded on Siriano’s Instagram account with the caption, “Oh Christina you are divine and I will dress you any day of the week! What a woman.#christinaapplegate#emmys.”

In another sweet post, theProject Runwaywinner, 38, said it “was an honor” to create a dress for theMarried… with Childrenalum.

Johnathon Schaech gushes over ex-wife Christina Applegate after her appearance at the 2023 Emmy Awards.Johnathon Schaech/ Instagram

Christina Applegate’s Ex-Husband Johnathon Schaech Gushes Over Her Emmys Appearance

Johnathon Schaech/ Instagram

“Oh Christina I just love you! It was an honor to create for you last night! Congratulations on your much deserved nomination. Filming a show with MS is unreal and you are an inspiration to so many. Love CS ❤️ Thank you@iamlindsayfloresdream team!#christinaapplegate#emmys,” he wrote next to photos of Applegate in her award show attire.

Applegate’s hairstylist, Adir Abergel, said hecreated a “sleek and shiny Veronica Lake-inspired hairmoment” on the actress for the big event.

“Getting ready for big events can be overwhelming. I focused on being present and enjoyed every moment together. We were having fun! Christina and I have been friends for a long time and she is someone that I love deeply,” he told PEOPLE. “Showing up for her on that night was very important to me.”

Christina Applegate speaks onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024.Kevin Winter/Getty

Christina Applegate speaks onstage during the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards at Peacock Theater on January 15, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

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Abergel called her appearance “iconic” and praised her for “immense contributions” to the acting industry.

At the event, Applegate wasnominated for outstanding lead actress in a comedy seriesfor her role inDead to Me.While the award went toAbbott Elementarycreator and starQuinta Brunson, Applegate pulled double duty as a presenter.

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