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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Selma Blair representative addresses alleged flight incident
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A representative for actress Selma Blair said she did not intend to harm anyone after an alleged altercation with flight attendants aboard a Delta flight. Blair’s publicist said the incident stemmed from a medical emergency and that she has a neurological disorder that can cause out-of-control responses.
WHO: A representative and publicist for Selma Blair
WHAT: Blair’s representatives said she did not intend to harm anyone and attributed the alleged flight incident to a medical emergency.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 9:55 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Blair’s publicist said the incident stemmed from a medical emergency.
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