Legally Blonde Actress Selma Blair Arrested After Alleged Mid-Flight Assault, Charged With Kicking Officer And Nurse

Actress Selma Blair was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants and a police officer on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York. Blair, 54, was taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center for evaluation alongside one of the flight attendants. A police officer who was securing her to a stretcher claimed that Blair kicked him repeatedly around the face, neck and chest, causing significant pain and swelling.

A nurse later alleged that Blair kicked her in the chest during the same incident. Blair was arraigned on two counts of second-degree assault on Monday, with a judge setting her bail at USD 20,000 cash or USD 60,000 bond. The next hearing is scheduled for January. Blair's representative stated that the actor had a medical emergency, leading to the alleged conduct.

Delta Airlines expressed zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, emphasizing the safety of passengers and crew. The FBI is also investigating the incident. This is not the first time Blair has been involved in a situation aboard a flight; in 2016, she apologized for making statements during a flight from Cancun to Los Angeles after consuming alcohol mixed with medication, causing her to black out.

Blair has had a successful acting career, starring in films such as “Cruel Intentions,” “Legally Blonde,” and “Hellboy.” She has also been an advocate for disability rights, being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 and attending President Joe Biden’s White House event to celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.