Incident Involving Selma Blair on Delta Air Lines Flight

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Selma Blair faced arrest following an incident on a Delta Air Lines flight bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport from LAX. Authorities reported that the actress attempted to open the plane door mid-flight. Her actions led to allegedly punching one flight attendant and biting another who sought to intervene. TMZ acquired dispatch audio revealing airline officials requested medical personnel at the gate upon landing. They aimed to address injuries, including bite marks and a bloody nose.

The audio mentioned Blair hitting her head on a partition dividing the plane’s sections. A flight attendant needed hospital care, as confirmed by the New York Port Authority. Delta Air Lines stated their zero-tolerance policy for unruly or unlawful conduct, emphasizing the priority of crew and passenger safety. Blair was detained and assessed at a hospital. An FBI investigation is underway regarding the in-flight issue.

According to Blair’s representative, she underwent a medical emergency prompting the alleged behavior. Upon landing, she obtained immediate medical care and remains in stable condition. Blair, aged 54, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018. This disease impacts the central nervous system and is known to cause memory issues, mobility problems, mood changes, and vision challenges. She disclosed entering remission in 2021.

In an update in April 2026 to TODAY, Blair shared feeling well and absence of relapses. In 2016, Blair encountered removal from a flight due to a “total psychotic blackout” while traveling with her son, then aged 4, as reported by Nexstar’s KTLA. She acknowledged a mistake from mixing alcohol with medication.