Coverage dated October 12, 2026 to October 17, 2026

'Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone,’ spokesperson says

Headline from WFLA, on the newest of 3 developments

“The suggestion that Selma does not have multiple sclerosis is outrageous."

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Selma Blair faces assault charges in New York following incident during flight from L.A.

    Headline from KYMA Yuma ·

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

    Headline from New York Post ·

  3. Newest

    'Selma Blair did not intend to harm anyone,’ spokesperson says

    Headline from WFLA ·

Reports & sources

177 articles, oldest first.

  1. Independent Journal Review

    Selma Blair Reportedly Arrested After Midair Door Attempt (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly trying to open a Delta plane door midflight and assaulting two flight attendants, one of whom was hospitalized; the FBI is investigating. Her representative said the alleged conduct followed a medical emergency and that Blair was stable after receiving care.

  2. New York Post

    Selma Blair arrested for biting flight attendant, trying to open plane door (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    One flight attendant was taken to the hospital after the alleged incident.

  3. New York Post

    Delta blasts Selma Blair for ‘unruly behavior’ after mid-flight biting incident (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The actress was arrested Sunday while flying to John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York.

  4. Variety

    Selma Blair Arrested After Allegedly Biting Flight Attendant and Trying to Open Plane Door; Rep Says She Suffered ‘Medical Emergency’ (opens Variety)

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    Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday after an alleged violent incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York, Variety has confirmed. The “Legally Blonde” actress allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another after attempting to open the plane door while in the air, per TMZ.

  5. Fox News

    Selma Blair arrested after in-flight incident (opens Fox News)

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    Selma Blair, 54, was arrested Sunday in New York after allegedly attacking crew members mid-air on a Delta flight from Los Angeles.

  6. New York Post

    Selma Blair arrested for allegedly slugging flight attendant, biting another on NYC-bound flight; FBI investigating (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Actress Selma Blair was busted on a JFK-bound Delta Airlines flight after allegedly slugging one flight attendant, biting another and trying to open the aircraft’s door midflight, TMZ reported.

  7. New York Post

    ‘Abusive’ Selma Blair left flight attendants with bloody nose, bite marks, 911 dispatch audio reveals (opens New York Post)

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    A pilot called for medical assistance and law enforcement to be on hand when the plane landed to help with an "abusive" passenger.

  8. Newsweek

    Selma Blair Allegedly Bites Attendant, Tries to Open Door Mid-Flight—Report (opens Newsweek)

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    Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly attacking two flight attendants during a Delta flight, TMZ reported.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Selma Blair Taken Into Custody at New York’s JFK Airport After Allegedly Punching, Biting Delta Staffers (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    A wild scene unfolded on Delta flight 938 as the actress and disability advocate reportedly attempted to open an aircraft door. A rep for Blair said the incident was caused by a "medical emergency."

  10. KTLA Los Angeles

    Actress Selma Blair arrested for violent inflight incident (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Actress Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday evening at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport after a violent incident on a Delta Airlines flight that took off from Los Angeles International Airport.

  11. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Actress Selma Blair arrested on Delta flight (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Actress Selma Blair was arrested on a Delta flight Sunday night after she became physically abusive, New York Port Authority said.

  12. Rolling Stone

    Selma Blair Arrested After ‘Medical Emergency’ Led to Physical Altercation on Flight (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The actress has been detained following the alleged assault of multiple flight attendants and additional erratic behavior on a Delta flight from LAX to JFK

  13. NBC News

    Selma Blair taken into custody after being physically abusive on Delta flight, officials say (opens NBC News)

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    Selma Blair was taken into custody after being physically abusive on a Delta Airlines flight traveling from Los Angeles to New York City on Sunday, according to a New York Port Authority spokesperson.

  14. KTVZ Bend

    Selma Blair hospitalized after allegedly physically injuring flight attendants on plane (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Alexandra Skores, Dan Heching, CNN (CNN) — Actress Selma Blair was hospitalized and is currently in “stable condition” after an alleged incident aboard a commercial flight from Los Angeles to New York City on Sunday night, according to her representative.

  15. ABC 13 Houston

    Selma Blair arrested after alleged altercation on Delta flight (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    Actress Selma Blair was arrested Sunday following an alleged altercation with flight attendants aboard a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York City.

  16. CBS News

    Selma Blair arrested after allegedly biting flight attendant (opens CBS News)

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    Actress Selma Blair has been arrested after an incident on board a Delta Airlines flight from Los Angeles to John F. Kennedy International Airport Sunday night.

  17. WDIO Duluth

    Selma Blair arrested after alleged assault on flight, charged with kicking officer and nurse after (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also charged with two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after the flight.

  18. WDIO Duluth

    Selma Blair taken into custody in New York after an alleged assault on a Delta flight (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Authorities say actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants. The 54-year-old Blair was taken into custody late Sunday when the Delta Air Lines plane was parked at the gate at New York’s John F.

  19. WDIO Duluth

    Selma Blair arrested in New York after an alleged assault on a Delta flight (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Actor Selma Blair was arrested and taken to a hospital after she was accused of injuring to flight attendants on a plane from Los Angeles to New York. Authorities said Monday that Blair was detained late Sunday after the Delta Air Lines jet landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport.

  20. WDIO Duluth

    FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Actor Selma Blair has been issued a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane from Los Angeles to New York. Authorities said Monday that Blair was taken into custody after the flight landed at John F. Kennedy Airport.

  21. Bangor Daily News

    Actor Selma Blair taken into custody by police responding to physically abusive passenger on plane (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Actor Selma Blair was taken into custody after a flight from Los Angeles to New York for being physically abusive and injuring two flight attendants, authorities said Monday. Police took Blair, 54, into custody late Sunday night when the Delta Air Lines plane was parked at the gate at New York’s Joh…

  22. WDIO Duluth

    Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    WDIO Duluth's feed description

    Actor Selma Blair has been arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She has also been charged with two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after the flight.

  23. WFLA

    Selma Blair accused of biting Delta flight attendant, later arrested: reports (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    Selma Blair was arrested in New York on Sunday after she allegedly bit and punched two flight attendants and tried to open the plane door mid-air, reports said.

  24. Jezebel

    Selma Blair Was Arrested for Allegedly Biting a Flight Attendant (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    The Legally Blonde actress is facing assault charges after a medical emergency on a Delta flight from Los Angeles to New York.

  25. News Nation Now

    Selma Blair arrested after allegedly trying to open plane door (opens News Nation Now)

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    Airline officials asked for medical staff to be at the gate when the flight landed to address the injured parties.

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