Pattern of incidents emerges in Blair's public history
Blair's current aircraft incident fits a broader pattern of documented incidents over the past decade.
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Selma Blair Aircraft Incident
Actress Selma Blair arrested on Delta Flight 938 from Los Angeles to JFK on October 11, 2026, after allegedly biting flight attendants, attempting to open the aircraft door, and assaulting crew members. Two flight attendants were injured. FBI investigating for assault. Blair cited a medical emergency.
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2026-10-13 to 2026-10-29 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Selma Blair diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018
Selma Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, a chronic degenerative autoimmune disorder of the central nervous system, in 2018. She has been a vocal advocate for MS awareness in the years since her diagnosis.
Selma Blair described biting multiple celebrities in 2022 memoir
In her 2022 memoir 'Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up,' Selma Blair described biting several celebrities including Sienna Miller's arm at Los Angeles' Chateau Marmont in 2006, Seth MacFarlane's hand during their first meeting, and Kate Moss's finger. Blair attributed these incidents to her system becoming overwhelmed during social interactions.
Selma Blair faced backlash for Islamophobic Instagram comment in February 2024
In February 2024, Selma Blair posted an Instagram comment stating 'Islam has destroyed Muslim countries' and called for the deportation of former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Rashida Tlaib. The comment was widely criticized as Islamophobic. Blair subsequently apologized, saying she had wrongly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. She stated she lost professional representation, partnerships, and friendships as a result of the controversy.
Two flight attendants injured in Delta flight incident; one bitten, one lacerated
Two flight attendants aboard Delta Flight 938 reported injuries during the incident with Selma Blair. One flight attendant was bitten and the other sustained a laceration. One of the injured flight attendants was taken to Jamaica Hospital. According to air traffic control audio, injuries included bite marks and a bloody nose.
Selma Blair allegedly attempted to open aircraft door during flight
During the incident aboard Delta Flight 938, Selma Blair allegedly attempted to open the aircraft door in the middle of the flight. The flight crew needed to restrain her. The pilot called for medical personnel to come to the plane in response to the incident.
FBI investigating potential assault aboard Delta flight at JFK airport
The FBI was notified of a potential assault aboard Delta Flight 938 that arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport. The FBI is charging Selma Blair with two counts of assault. Port Authority Police were called to the plane along with the FBI to investigate the incident.
Actress Selma Blair arrested after violent incident on Delta flight to New York
Actress Selma Blair, 54, was arrested following an incident aboard Delta Air Lines Flight 938 from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy International Airport. The flight landed around 11 p.m. on October 11, 2026. Police responded to reports of a physically abusive passenger. Blair was transported to Jamaica Hospital for evaluation and remains in custody. Her attorney stated she experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct, and she is currently in stable condition.
Selma Blair allegedly kicked Port Authority officer and assaulted nurse at hospital
While in the ambulance en route to Jamaica Hospital, Selma Blair allegedly kicked a Port Authority Police Department officer. Once at the hospital, she allegedly assaulted a nurse. These incidents occurred after her initial apprehension aboard the flight.
Selma Blair involved in similar airplane incident a decade earlier in 2016
Ten years before the October 2026 incident, Selma Blair was removed from a Delta flight returning to Los Angeles from Cancun, Mexico in June 2016. She was taken from the plane on a stretcher and hospitalized. Blair later apologized, stating she had mixed alcohol with medication, which caused her to black out. She was traveling with her young son at the time.
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FBI investigates in-flight incident involving alleged assault
FBI investigates Delta flight incident resulting in passenger arrest and two flight attendant injuries.