Selma Blair arrested following alleged assault on Delta flight attendants

American actress Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday night at John F Kennedy Airport in New York following an alleged violent incident on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles. According to reports from the BBC, The Guardian, and the New York Times, airport and port authority officials responded to calls regarding a physically abusive passenger on the aircraft. [1][3][4][7]

The Guardian, Deadline, and The Hollywood Reporter cited reports that Blair attempted to open an airplane door mid-flight. Outlets including The Guardian, Deadline, Variety, and TMZ reported that she allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another during the flight. The BBC noted that two flight attendants were injured and one required hospital treatment. [1][3][5][6][7][8]

The BBC reported that Blair was issued with a summons accusing her of assault, taken to a hospital, and investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety both reported that a representative for Blair stated the incident was caused by a medical emergency. [1][6][7]

Blair is known for her roles in films such as Legally Blonde, Cruel Intentions, and the Hellboy franchise. In 2018, she disclosed her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, later documenting her treatment in a memoir and a documentary film, and has since worked as a prominent disability advocate. [13][14]