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Actress Selma Blair addresses midair meltdown

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Actress Selma Blair addresses midair meltdown. (2026, October 31). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/actress-selma-blair-addresses-midair-meltdown/

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On October 30, Selma Blair issued an apology on Instagram for an incident that occurred aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York on October 11, leading to her arrest. In the video, Blair expressed regret and said, "I know I’ve been quiet for a couple weeks since Oct. 11," acknowledging the legal matter preventing her from providing more details. She emphasized that she takes the incident seriously and thanked those who had reached out with support. Her lawyers have maintained that Blair did not intend to harm anyone and highlighted health issues as contributing factors. The actress was arrested after allegedly attempting to open a door mid-flight, leading to an altercation with flight attendants, a police officer, and a nurse, resulting in her being taken to Jamaica Hospital Medical Centre for treatment following the incident.

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