Selma Blair was arrested after a disturbing incident aboard a Delta flight that allegedly left two flight attendants injured, with new reports claiming the actress also assaulted a police officer and a nurse after landing.
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Cruel Intentions star Selma Blair was taken to a hospital following the incident, which reportedly involved a confrontation inside the cabin, a medical emergency, and several allegations that are now under investigation.
The 54-year-old actress was traveling from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday, October 11, when Flight 938 became the center of a reported onboard disturbance. By the time the plane reached John F. Kennedy International Airport, the pilot had requested police officers and medical personnel to meet the aircraft.
While the incident has raised questions about what happened during the flight, Blair’s representative has offered an explanation for her alleged behavior, saying she experienced a medical emergency. The actress was subsequently taken to a hospital and was reported to be in stable condition.
Now, as additional details emerge, the incident is drawing renewed attention to Blair’s health, her previous experiences with an in-flight disturbance, and the circumstances surrounding Sunday’s events.
Selma Blair Allegedly Bit One Flight Attendant And Punched Another
According to reports, the incident began during Delta Flight 938, which was traveling from Los Angeles to New York on Sunday evening.
Blair allegedly became involved in a confrontation with members of the cabin crew, during which she reportedly punched one flight attendant and bit another. Early reports also claimed that she attempted to open an aircraft door while the plane was still in the air.
However, Delta disputed that particular detail, telling the outlet that it had no record of an attempted door opening.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that two flight attendants sustained injuries during the incident, although its publicly reported statement did not establish what initially triggered the confrontation.
Audio obtained by TMZ reportedly captured the pilot requesting medical personnel to meet the aircraft because of an incident involving a passenger and two flight attendants.
The attendants’ injuries were described as including a bloody nose and bite marks.
Dispatch audio also indicated that Blair had apparently struck her head against a bulkhead. Reports further stated that she was restrained aboard the aircraft while law enforcement officers waited for the plane to arrive.
An eyewitness recording reportedly captured screaming as Blair was removed from the aircraft at JFK. According to the Port Authority, she was taken into custody after the plane reached the gate.
One flight attendant and Blair were subsequently taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Delta said the flight arrived ahead of schedule and that the incident did not disrupt its operations.
Blair’s Representative Says She Experienced A Medical Emergency
As reports about the confrontation circulated, Blair’s representative provided a brief explanation of what may have contributed to the incident.
“Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition,” the representative said.
The statement did not provide further details about the medical emergency or clarify whether it was connected to any underlying health condition.
Delta, meanwhile, emphasized its commitment to passenger and crew safety.
“Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first,” an airline spokesperson said.
The airline also reiterated that it had no record of Blair attempting to open a door during the flight, despite that allegation appearing in early reports.
For now, the precise circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain unclear. While the injuries to the flight attendants have been confirmed by the Port Authority, not every allegation circulating in reports has been independently established.
Reports Claim Blair Also Kicked A Police Officer And Struck A Nurse
The allegations reportedly continued after Blair was removed from the aircraft.
According to law enforcement sources cited in reports, the actress repeatedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head while being transported in an ambulance.
The same sources alleged that Blair later struck a nurse at the hospital, prompting the nurse to press charges.
According to TMZ, Blair faced two state counts connected to those alleged encounters, one involving the police officer and another involving the nurse.
The Port Authority’s publicly reported statement confirmed Blair’s detention and subsequent hospital evaluation but did not address the additional allegations.
The FBI also confirmed that it had been informed of a potential offense aboard the flight and was investigating. A spokesperson declined to comment further while the inquiry remained ongoing.
Some reports have described possible federal charges related to the alleged incident involving the flight attendants. However, the FBI’s statement did not confirm that such charges had been filed, leaving the precise status of that portion of the case unclear as of Monday.
It is important to distinguish between allegations reported by law enforcement sources and facts formally confirmed by authorities. The investigation may provide further clarity about what happened before, during, and after the flight.
Selma Blair Previously Revealed Her Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
The incident has also brought renewed attention to Blair’s health history.
The actress, known for films including Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, and the Hellboy franchise, publicly revealed in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system.
Since sharing her diagnosis, Blair has spoken openly about living with the condition and has become an advocate for people with disabilities. She later said her multiple sclerosis was in remission.
However, her representative has not said whether the condition played any role in Sunday’s reported medical emergency.
Without additional information from Blair or her medical team, it would be premature to draw a connection between her diagnosis and the events aboard Flight 938.
Earlier this month, Blair attended an Anti-Defamation League event in New York. On Sunday, she also posted about traveling with her service dog, Scout, writing that they had been “busy.”
For someone who has spent years discussing her health journey publicly, the latest incident has inevitably prompted questions. But the circumstances of a medical emergency can be complex, and the available information does not establish what Blair was experiencing at the time.
This Was Not Blair’s First Reported Incident Aboard An Airplane
Sunday’s incident has also drawn comparisons to a previous episode involving Blair during air travel.
In 2016, the actress was removed from a flight arriving in Los Angeles from Cancún following a disturbance that she later attributed to mixing alcohol with medication.
Blair subsequently said she had blacked out during the episode. She apologized to the passengers and crew and expressed regret for her behavior.
The earlier incident attracted considerable attention at the time, particularly because Blair was candid about what she remembered and the role she believed medication and alcohol had played.
However, Blair has not yet offered a comparable public account of Sunday’s events.
Her representative’s statement has so far focused on the medical emergency she reportedly experienced, without providing details about its cause or the events leading up to the confrontation.
Although the two incidents have drawn comparisons, there is not enough publicly available information to conclude that they had the same cause.
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