Selma Blair’s controversial airplane incident is making headlines again, nearly two weeks after the Hollywood actress was arrested following an alleged confrontation with flight attendants aboard a Delta Air Lines flight.
The 54-year-old Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions star was accused of biting one flight attendant and punching another during an October 11 flight from Los Angeles to New York City.
The situation reportedly escalated after the aircraft landed, with Blair facing additional allegations involving a police officer and a nurse.
Now, her former Dancing With the Stars partner Sasha Farber is speaking publicly about the actress’s condition following the incident.
And despite the seriousness of the allegations, his update paints a surprisingly positive picture.
What Allegedly Happened on the Delta Flight?
Blair was traveling from Los Angeles International Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport on October 11 when the flight crew reported a disruptive passenger.
Authorities said Blair allegedly became physically aggressive during the flight, with reports accusing her of biting one flight attendant and punching another.
Two flight attendants reported injuries following the confrontation, and one was transported to a hospital for further evaluation.
The disturbance prompted a response from Port Authority police after the aircraft arrived in New York.
Blair was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for medical evaluation.
But the allegations did not end with the flight.
Authorities also accused Blair of kicking a Port Authority police officer while she was being transported for medical care and kicking a nurse at the hospital.
Those alleged incidents resulted in two counts of second-degree assault.
Blair pleaded not guilty to both charges and was subsequently released on bail.
The case has drawn attention because of the allegations involving airline employees and emergency personnel, as well as questions surrounding the actress’s medical condition.
Sasha Farber Says Blair Is Doing Great
As the controversy continues, someone who knows Blair personally has offered an update.
Professional dancer Sasha Farber, who partnered with Blair during Season 31 of Dancing With the Stars in 2022, confirmed that he has remained in contact with the actress since her arrest.
Speaking at the Dancers Against Cancer Gala of the Stars on October 22, Farber described Blair as someone he considers family.
He also offered a brief but reassuring assessment of how she is doing.
“She’s doing great,” Farber said.
The dancer explained that his experience on Dancing With the Stars has allowed him to develop lasting friendships with his celebrity partners.
His comments suggest that the friendship he formed with Blair during their time on the competition has continued well beyond the television show.
Blair withdrew from Dancing With the Stars in 2022 because of health concerns related to her multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
Farber’s latest comments come as the actress continues to face legal proceedings connected to the airplane incident.
Blair’s Team Says the Incident Was a Medical Emergency
While the allegations against Blair are serious, her representatives have disputed the suggestion that she intentionally harmed anyone.
Blair has lived publicly with multiple sclerosis since revealing her diagnosis in 2018.
Her representatives have stated that she experienced a medical emergency during the flight.
They have also explained that Blair has pseudobulbar affect, a neurological condition that can cause involuntary emotional responses.
Her legal team said she had missed medication prescribed to manage neurological symptoms before boarding the aircraft.
Her attorney also described exhaustion, extensive working hours, and an incident in which Blair reportedly fell and hit her head during the flight as contributing factors to her confusion and disorientation.
The actress’s representatives have additionally denied reports that she attempted to open an aircraft door.
They maintain that Blair did not intend to hurt anyone and have urged the public to consider the full circumstances before reaching conclusions.
However, those explanations do not change the fact that authorities reported injuries involving airline employees and that criminal proceedings remain ongoing.
This Is Not Blair’s First Airplane Controversy
The October incident also brought renewed attention to a separate airplane episode involving Blair a decade earlier.
In June 2016, the actress was removed from a flight traveling from Cancún, Mexico, to Los Angeles following an episode of disruptive behavior.
Blair later apologized and explained that she had mixed alcohol with medication, causing her to black out.
She expressed regret for her actions at the time.
The two incidents occurred approximately ten years apart, although Blair’s representatives have emphasized that the circumstances surrounding the latest episode involved a medical emergency.
The earlier event has nevertheless become part of the renewed public discussion about the actress’s behavior while traveling.
What Happens Next for Selma Blair?
Blair’s legal situation remains unresolved.
She has pleaded not guilty to the two second-degree assault charges stemming from the alleged incidents involving a police officer and nurse.
Her next court appearance is scheduled for January 19, 2027.
If convicted, the actress could face significant legal consequences, although no determination of guilt has been made.
Despite the arrest, Blair returned to public life within days, appearing at 90s Con in Connecticut on October 16.
Her appearance attracted attention as one of her first public outings since the flight incident.
Now, Farber’s comments provide another update about the actress as she awaits the next stage of her legal proceedings.
According to Page Six, Farber confirmed that he has continued speaking with Blair following her arrest and described her as doing well. The professional dancer emphasized the close bond they developed while competing together on Dancing With the Stars.
For Blair, the controversy remains a difficult chapter in a career that has included major Hollywood roles, personal health challenges, and a widely followed journey with multiple sclerosis.
The coming months will determine how the criminal case proceeds, while questions about the alleged confrontation aboard the Delta flight remain the subject of public discussion.
What do you think about the situation? Should Blair’s reported medical emergency affect how the incident is viewed, or should the alleged injuries to airline employees and emergency personnel remain the main concern?
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