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'Selma Blair experienced a medical emergency': Rep responds after actor's alleged mid-flight assault on Delta flight attendants
Selma Blair revealed in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
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'Cruel Intentions' star Selma Blair has reportedly been arrested following an alleged mid-flight altercation with flight attendants aboard a Delta Air Lines flight. According to TMZ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said two flight attendants reported injuries, and one was taken to a hospital.
What happened on the flight?
Several media outlets reported that Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another during the flight.
Air traffic control audio reportedly captured the pilot telling controllers that a flight attendant and a passenger had sustained minor injuries, including a bloody nose and bite marks.
“I don’t think we need an ambulance or anything like that — but we just want to get some medical personnel at the gate to look at their injuries,” the pilot said, according to a recording published by NBC Los Angeles.
The air traffic controller responded that paramedics were approaching the gate and law enforcement was already on the scene.
Blair, 54, was also reportedly involved in an altercation with a police officer and a nurse while being taken to the hospital, according to AFP.
On Monday, the Port Authority said Blair “was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation.” It also confirmed that two flight attendants reported injuries, with one taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
Rep says Selma Blair experienced a medical emergency
A representative for Blair told TMZ, "Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition."
It remains unclear what caused the medical emergency or whether Blair will face criminal charges in connection with the incident.
FBI issues summons
The FBI issued a summons accusing Blair of assault in connection with the incident, according to a federal judicial source cited in reports.
A Delta spokesperson said the airline has "zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first."
Selma Blair’s previous mid-flight incident
In 2016, Blair was removed from a flight on a stretcher following an incident on board.
Speaking to Vanity Fair afterward, she acknowledged mixing alcohol with medication, which she said caused her to black out.
"I mixed alcohol with medication, and that caused me to black out and led me to say and do things that I deeply regret," she told the outlet.
In her 2022 memoir, Blair also wrote about biting several celebrities, including Kate Moss, describing incidents that sometimes occurred when she had been drinking.
Selma Blair's multiple sclerosis diagnosis
Blair revealed in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system.
In 2021, she reported being in remission following intensive treatment, including a stem cell transplant and chemotherapy.
