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Selma Blair apologizes for mid-flight meltdown that led to arrest: ‘I take this very seriously’

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Rubio, A., & Blackwelder, C. (2026, October 30). Selma Blair apologizes for mid-flight meltdown that led to arrest: ‘I take this very seriously’. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/30/celebrity-news/selma-blair-apologizes-for-mid-flight-meltdown-that-led-to-arrest/

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Selma Blair released an Instagram video apologizing for a disruptive incident during a flight that led to her arrest on October 11. She expressed regret for disappointing, hurting, frightening, and alarming others but declined to provide details due to ongoing legal proceedings. Blair emphasized her commitment to taking care of her health and son Scout, thanking those who have shown support.

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On October 30, Selma Blair issued an apology via Instagram for her alleged behavior during a flight from Los Angeles to New York on October 11. The actress was arrested after attempting to open the plane's emergency door and allegedly assaulting flight attendants. In her video statement, Blair expressed regret towards those she had "disappointed," "hurt," or "frightened" but did not provide details about the incident due to ongoing legal proceedings advised by her lawyers. She emphasized that she has never intended to harm anyone in her life. The apology comes weeks after her arrest and follows a statement from her representatives suggesting her actions were due to a medical emergency.

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“Hi, it’s me. asserted

it → ’ → ?

I know I’ve been quiet for a couple weeks, since Oct. 11,” the “Legally Blonde” actress said in an Instagram video. asserted

actress → know → video

“You deserve to hear from me directly, and I’m sorry it’s taken this long.” asserted

it → deserve → me

“There is a legal matter going on and my lawyers have asked me to not say anything about that day, and I’m listening to them. asserted

I → be → them

I take this very seriously,” she continued. asserted

she → take → this

“What I can tell you, though, is very simple and the truest thing I know about myself. asserted

I → tell → myself

Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life.” asserted

I → intend → life

Blair then apologized to those she has “disappointed,” “hurt,” “frightened” and “alarmed.” asserted

she → apologize → those

“I am so sorry,” she said, on the verge of getting emotional. asserted

she → say → verge

“And to the people that have written or called or sent wishes of love or caring, it has meant everything to me and my son, who is my world — as is Scout, who is also OK,” she added. asserted

she → write → me

Blair said she is going to focus on “taking care of [her] health and [her] son” as well as those who support her “all with gratitude and love.” asserted

who → say → gratitude

This is a developing story… asserted

This → develop → ?

Selma Blair apologizes for mid-flight meltdown that led to arrest: ‘I take this very seriously’

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