Selma Blair breaks silence after midflight assault arrest
Selma Blair has broken her silence weeks after her Oct. 11 arrest, posting an emotional Instagram video to apologize to anyone she hurt or frightened during an alleged midflight incident. Citing ongoing legal advice, she said she never intended to harm anyone and will focus on her health and her son.
Key Takeaways
- Selma Blair posted a Friday Instagram video apology weeks after her Oct. 11 arrest tied to an alleged Delta midflight incident.
- She said lawyers told her not to discuss that day because a legal matter is ongoing, and she takes it seriously.
- Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and was released on bail; a conviction could mean two to seven years.
- A representative previously called the event a medical emergency and denied any attempt to open the aircraft door.
The Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions star, 54, addressed fans directly after staying quiet since the October arrest. In the video, filmed in what appeared to be her home, she said viewers deserved to hear from her and apologized for the delay.
According to Fox News, Blair was arrested after allegedly attacking flight attendants while aboard a Delta flight to New York's JFK Airport. Coverage of fast-moving public stories also continues across BlasterPost's Future Tech & AI Wonders hub.
What did Selma Blair say in her apology video?
"Hi, it's me. I know I've been quiet for a couple weeks, since Oct. 11," Blair said on Instagram. "You deserve to hear from me directly, and I'm sorry it's taken this long."
She explained that a legal matter is underway and that her lawyers asked her not to discuss that day. "I'm listening to them. I take this very seriously," she said.
Blair then offered the core of her message: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life." She apologized to people she disappointed, hurt, frightened, or alarmed, adding she was on the verge of emotion as she spoke.
She thanked those who wrote, called, or sent caring wishes, saying the support meant everything to her and her son, "who is my world — as is Scout, who is also OK." She said she will take care of her health and her son while thinking of supporters "with gratitude and love."
What led to Selma Blair's midflight arrest?
Just Jared reported that Blair was aboard a flight from Los Angeles to New York City on Oct. 11 when she allegedly "attempted to open the aircraft door while the plane was in the air." The situation reportedly turned physical. She has been accused of punching one flight attendant and biting another.
After landing at JFK, she was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation before being released on bond. Fox News reported she was arraigned in a New York court the following day.
In court shortly after the incident, Page Six reported, Blair pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault and was released on bail. If convicted, she could face two to seven years in prison.
How has Selma Blair's team responded to the allegations?
Before her personal video, Blair's representative denied parts of the circulating account. The rep said she experienced a medical emergency on the flight, that there was no attempt to open the aircraft door, and that she did not intend to harm anyone.
The representative also pushed back against allegations that Blair does not have multiple sclerosis (MS). Blair herself did not detail the flight events in Friday's statement, citing counsel's advice while emphasizing she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone.
The case remains an active legal matter. Blair's Friday message centered on accountability for how others felt, gratitude for support, and a pledge to prioritize her health and her son as proceedings continue.