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Selma Blair breaks silence weeks after arrest for assualt for allegedly attempting to open door midflight

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Fox News · collected 2026-10-30 · by Brie Stimson

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Selma Blair recently apologized on Instagram for allegedly assaulting flight attendants after attempting to open an airplane door mid-flight earlier this month. The 54-year-old actress stated that her lawyers advised against commenting due to the legal proceedings, but she expressed deep regret and remorse towards those affected by her actions. She emphasized her commitment to addressing her health issues and caring for her son moving forward.
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Selma Blair, the 54-year-old actress known for her role in "Legally Blonde," apologized on Instagram on October 30, 2026, weeks after being arrested for allegedly assaulting flight attendants aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York. In an emotional video posted to her account, Blair expressed regret and said she takes the matter very seriously, stating, "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone." Her lawyers advised against discussing specifics of the incident due to ongoing legal proceedings. The actress also thanked those who had reached out with support for herself and her son.

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Brie Stimson
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🔮 The 54-year-old actress said her lawyers had advised her not to say anything because of the ongoing legal matter, but added that she could say: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life.
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🔮 The 54-year-old actress said her lawyers had advised her not to say anything because of the ongoing legal matter, but added that she could say: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life.
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In the emotional Instagram video taken in what appeared to be her home, she added that she would be taking care of her health and her son "and thinking of you all with gratitude and love."
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-31
🔮 The 54-year-old actress said her lawyers had advised her not to say anything because of the ongoing legal matter, but added that she could say: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life.
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Selma Blair breaks silence weeks after arrest for assualt for allegedly attempting to open door midflight · mixed framing

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Selma Blair on Friday apologized for allegedly assaulting flight attendants after attempting to open a door on a Delta flight earlier this month. uncertain
Blair → apologize → flight
The 54-year-old actress said her lawyers had advised her not to say anything because of the ongoing legal matter, but added that she could say: "Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life. uncertain
I → say → life
And so to the people I disappointed, that I hurt, I frightened, alarmed I am so sorry." asserted
I → disappoint → people
In the emotional Instagram video taken in what appeared to be her home, she added that she would be taking care of her health and her son "and thinking of you all with gratitude and love." asserted
she → take → gratitude
Blair was arrested for assault. asserted
Blair → arrest → assault
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