Selma Blair
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Selma Blair (born Selma Blair Beitner; June 23, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, and the Hellboy franchise. Blair, born in Southfield, Michigan, emerged from a background in legal and political involvement: both her parents were lawyers and her father was active in the U.S. Democratic Party. Blair's upbringing was predominantly Jewish. She initially pursued photography at Kalamazoo College before moving to New York to become involved in the arts, graduating from the University of Michigan. Blair's early career was marked by numerous auditions to land her first roles in television and film, with her breakthrough in Cruel Intentions and subsequent mainstream success in projects like Legally Blonde and Hellboy. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2018, she has shared her experience with the condition, contributing to her advocacy work. In 2021, Blair starred in Introducing, Selma Blair, a documentary about her life since being diagnosed with MS. Her autobiography, Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up, was published by Knopf in 2022.
Career
- 1972Born
- 2022Won BBC 100 Women
- Member of Silence Breakers
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Southfield
- •Citizenship: United States
- •Known as: actor, film actor, television actor, voice actor
- •Spouse: Ahmet Zappa
What happened recently
Selma Blair has an important message for single moms—you don’t have to do this alone
Selma Blair stuns in tiny red bikini as she celebrates milestone day with famous friend - HELLO! Magazine
Selma Blair Celebrates 54th Birthday with Son Arthur, 14: 'Love in All Its Forms'
Selma Blair On Acting Through Adversity And The Power Of Positivity United States Department Of Justice (LNLzMscSek)
Today’s famous birthdays list for June 23, 2026 includes celebrities Selma Blair, Jason Mraz
EXCLUSIVE: Selma Blair Suffered Days She Couldn't 'Move' or 'Get Out of Bed' Amid Brutal Battle With MS Before Going Into Remission
‘Elle’ Photo Call Celebration: Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and More Celebrity Style, Photos
Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair and more 'Legally Blonde' stars reunite to celebrate film's 25th anniversary
Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair, Jennifer Coolidge & More 'Legally Blonde' Stars Reunite for The Film's 25th Anniversary in New York City
‘She Was an Advocate for Me’: ‘Legally Blonde’ Star Selma Blair, 53, Explains After She Was Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis, She Felt Isolated, Until She Met a New Friend Also Battling MS
Selma Blair Reflects on ‘Tricky’ Health Journey: ‘I’m Absolutely Capable of Working’ (Exclusive)
Selma Blair on her skincare staples and the ‘privilege’ of aging: ‘Beauty is about confidence, not perfection’
Selma Blair celebrates being ‘truly in remission’ 7 years after MS diagnosis
Selma Blair is ‘truly in remission’ after MS diagnosis — and wants to get back into acting
Selma Blair takes look-alike son Arthur as her front row date to Paris Fashion Week
Selma Blair's Son Arthur, 13, Looks All Grown Up as He Shows Off His Chic Style in a Pair of Balenciaga Sunglasses
Selma Blair Describes What It's Like to Raise a Teenager: 'He's 13 and You Would Think He's 17' (Exclusive)
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