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Selma Blair’s on-again, off-again boyfriend issues public plea after actress’ violent plane outburst

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Ryan, T. (2026, October 14). Selma Blair’s on-again, off-again boyfriend issues public plea after actress’ violent plane outburst. New York Post. https://pagesix.com/2026/10/14/celebrity-news/selma-blairs-on-again-off-again-boyfriend-issues-public-plea-after-actress-violent-plane-outburst/

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Andy Kiernan, Selma Blair’s boyfriend, posted on Instagram asking for public prayers for her following a violent outburst on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York City. The incident occurred on Sunday when Blair allegedly became physically disruptive and had to be restrained by the flight crew; she was charged with two counts of second-degree assault after being hospitalized. Kiernan, who began dating Blair in 2024, expressed hope that she will receive the necessary help for her condition, which includes praying for her son Arthur as well.

Written by AI on 2026-10-14, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On October 11, Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants and kicking a Port Authority officer on a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York City. The incident occurred at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, where Blair also reportedly tried to open the plane's door mid-flight before being taken into custody by local police. One of the flight attendants was hospitalized for evaluation along with Blair herself. The FBI is investigating the case under federal jurisdiction for assaults within special maritime and territorial areas. Blair pleaded not guilty on October 12, facing two counts of assault; she was released on bond and due back in court in January. Her representatives claim it was a medical emergency and that Blair did not intend to harm anyone.

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Selma Blair’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Andy Kiernan, asked the public to pray for the actress after her violent mid-flight outburst. asserted

boyfriend → ask → outburst

“Pray for Selma,” the businessman posted to his Instagram Stories Tuesday, per the Daily Mail. asserted

businessman → pray → Mail

“She has a good heart. asserted

She → have → heart

She hasn’t yet got the help she needs” he added. asserted

he → get → help

“Pray that she does. asserted

she → pray → ?

She’s a human being like the rest of us.” asserted

She → ’ → us

Kiernan — who began dating Blair in 2024 — concluded his post by asking his followers to also pray for the “Legally Blonde” actress’ 15-year-old son, Arthur, whom she shares with ex Jason Bleick. asserted

she → begin → Bleick

Page Six has reached out to Kiernan for comment but did not immediately hear back. asserted

Six → reach → comment

On Sunday, Blair, 54, was traveling on a Delta flight from LAX in Los Angeles to JFK in New York City. asserted

Blair → travel → City

During the flight, the “Cruel Intentions” actress became physically disruptive and had to be restrained by the flight crew. asserted

actress → become → crew

“A bloody nose as well as some bite marks,” he said in audio obtained by TMZ. asserted

he → say → TMZ

“Could you pass on to the folks at JFK, we’d like to have some medical personnel at the gates for a couple of [flight attendants] involved in the passenger incident,” the pilot said. uncertain

pilot → pass → incident

She reportedly kicked a police officer on the way to the hospital and allegedly assaulted a nurse at the medical facility. uncertain

She → kick → facility

In a statement, Blair’s rep told Page Six she “experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct” and is currently in “stable condition.” asserted

that → tell → condition

On Monday, Blair entered a not guilty plea after being charged with two counts of second-degree assault. asserted

Blair → enter → assault

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