Selma Blair arrested after alleged assault on flight attendant on Delta flight

Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday following an alleged violent incident aboard a Delta Airlines flight bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport. The actress is accused of attacking flight attendants and attempting to open the aircraft door while the plane was in the air.

Alleged Incident and Arrest

According to reports from TMZ, which were cited by multiple news outlets, Blair attempted to open the plane’s door mid-flight. This action led to a confrontation with the crew. Authorities state that Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another. Two flight attendants reported injuries, and one was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

The Port Authority Police Department confirmed that Blair was taken into custody after the aircraft landed in New York. She was transported to a hospital for evaluation. The FBI is currently investigating the incident, and no criminal charges have been announced as of the latest reports.

Representative Statement

A representative for Blair addressed the allegations in a statement provided to Page Six and Variety. "Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition," the representative said.

Delta Airlines also issued a statement regarding the event. "Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first," a spokesperson said. The airline noted that despite the incident, there was no operational impact to the flight, which landed at approximately 11 p.m., ahead of schedule.

Previous Incidents

This is not the first time Blair has faced issues on an aircraft. In June 2016, she was removed from a Los Angeles-bound flight on a stretcher after allegedly mixing medication with alcohol. At that time, she was traveling with her son and his father. Blair later described that incident as a "total psychotic blackout" in a 2024 interview with Us Weekly.

Blair has also publicly discussed past instances of biting others in her 2022 memoir, "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up." She wrote about biting Sienna Miller, Seth MacFarlane, and Kate Moss. Regarding the incident with Miller, Blair wrote, "So, I grabbed her arm and bit it, playfully, as if it were an apple." She attributed these actions to feeling "overwhelmed" in social situations.

Why it matters

The arrest highlights ongoing concerns regarding passenger safety and the handling of medical emergencies on commercial flights. The involvement of the FBI indicates that the incident is being treated as a potential federal crime, given the attempt to open an aircraft door in flight. Blair’s representative maintains that the behavior was the result of a medical emergency, a claim that will likely be central to any subsequent legal proceedings.

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Sources

• pagesix.com: Selma Blair arrested after biting flight attendant, kicking cop in head during violent plane incident
• nypost.com: Selma Blair arrested for allegedly slugging flight attendant, biting another on NYC-bound flight; FBI investigating
• variety.com: Selma Blair Arrested After Flight for Allegedly Attacking Plane Staff

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