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.

The role showed audiences a different side of her acting abilities.

Later in her career, she took on one of her most powerful performances in the dark comedy series Dead to Me, which aired from 2019 to 2022.

The show received critical praise and introduced her to a new generation of viewers.

Sharing Her Story

For many years, much of Christina’s childhood trauma remained private.

That changed in 2026 when she released her memoir, You With the Sad Eyes.