Selma Blair’s team has addressed the recent incident that led to the actor’s arrest during a flight on October 11. The representative stated that the public narrative surrounding the event has heavily relied on a police statement and an old headline. Blair faced accusations of causing harm to two flight attendants during a trip from Los Angeles to New York. Additionally, she was charged with assaulting a police officer and a nurse following her arrival at the hospital.
The statement emphasized the lack of comprehensive reporting on Blair as an individual rather than a mere headline. It clarified certain points already circulating in the public domain. Blair, appearing in court on October 12, pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and was subsequently released on bail.
According to her representative, Blair experienced a medical emergency during the flight and did not have any intention to cause harm. The statement also mentioned that Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, missed some doses of crucial medication, leading to a state of confusion and disorientation exacerbated by hitting her head during the flight.
Addressing comments about Blair’s medical condition, the representative denounced any suggestion that she does not have multiple sclerosis, emphasizing that her diagnosis has been public since 2018. The statement highlighted Blair’s ongoing challenges with pain and pseudobulbar affect, a condition linked to her MS.
Furthermore, the statement highlighted Blair’s advocacy work for disability rights and the MS community, as well as her recent efforts to support the Jewish community against rising antisemitism.
Blair, known for her roles in films like “Cruel Intentions,” “Legally Blonde,” and “Hellboy,” was involved in a previous airplane incident in 2016. The spokesperson acknowledged this incident, where Blair attributed her behavior to a mix of alcohol and medication.
Despite the recent events, Blair continues to engage in advocacy work and is preparing for her return to the big screen in the upcoming supernatural thriller “Silent.” Her team urged the public to consider all the facts before forming judgments in both legal proceedings and public discourse.