Selma Blair apologizes for airport incident, cites health issue

“What I can say is very simple and the truest thing I know about myself – that I have never intended to hurt anyone or frighten anyone,” Blair stated, visibly emotional. She also thanked those who offered support, noting its significance for her and her son.

According to reports, Blair became verbally aggressive and allegedly assaulted a flight attendant on a flight from Los Angeles to New York. Following the plane’s landing, she was temporarily detained and medically examined. Further incidents involving a police officer and a nurse were also reported. Blair pleaded not guilty to charges of assault at a subsequent court hearing and was released on bail.

Her management team previously attributed Blair’s behavior to a “health emergency.” The actress, known for films like “The Sweet Hereafter” and “Legally Blonde,” publicly revealed her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018, a neurological condition characterized by inflammation of the spinal cord and brain. Experts say outbursts and irritability can be direct or indirect consequences of multiple sclerosis and are not indicative of a character flaw.