Entertainment · October 30, 2026
Selma Blair Apologizes for Plane Incident: ‘I Am So Sorry’
On October 30, 2026, actress Selma Blair issued a video apology on Instagram regarding an October 11 incident at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Blair, 54, was arrested following an inbound flight from Los Angeles and currently faces state charges of second-degree assault. In her statement, Blair noted that while her attorneys advised her not to discuss the specific details of the pending legal matter, she emphasized that she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone and expressed remorse to those she alarmed or disappointed. She had previously pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on bail.
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Selma Blair Apologizes for Plane Incident: ‘I Am So Sorry’
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Selma Blair Addresses Alleged Plane Assault for First Time in New Video: 'I Am So Sorry'
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Selma Blair Breaks Silence On JFK Airport Arrest
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Selma Blair issued a video apology on Instagram on Friday regarding an October 11 incident.
- The incident occurred after a flight from Los Angeles to New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport.
- Blair is facing two counts of second-degree assault.
- Attorneys advised Blair not to speak about the specific details of the day due to the ongoing legal case.
- Blair stated she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone.
Reported by only some outlets
- Variety reports the victims were a flight attendant, a nurse, and a Port Authority officer.
- The Hollywood Reporter states two flight attendants were injured and one was sent to the hospital.
- Deadline reports the incident allegedly involved Blair trying to open an airplane door mid-flight.
- Rolling Stone notes Blair pleaded not guilty and was released on bail.
- Variety identifies Blair's age as 54.
Confirmed
- Selma Blair posted a video apology on Instagram on October 30.
- The incident that led to her arrest occurred on October 11.
- Blair faces two counts of second-degree assault.
- The arrest took place at JFK International Airport.
Reported
- Blair allegedly tried to open an airplane door mid-flight. (Deadline)
- One of the victims was a Port Authority officer. (Variety)
- Two flight attendants were injured, with one hospitalized. (The Hollywood Reporter)
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