Key facts
- Selma Blair apologized for an incident on a flight.
- She faces two state charges of second-degree assault.
- Blair pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Actress Selma Blair has issued an apology for an incident that occurred on a flight from Los Angeles to New York on October 11, 2026. Blair stated in a video posted to Instagram that she never intended to harm or frighten anyone and is "so sorry" to those she disappointed, hurt, frightened, or alarmed. Her representatives previously attributed the episode to a medical emergency, including missing medication doses and hitting her head, which led to confusion and disorientation. Blair is facing two state charges of second-degree assault for allegedly attacking a nurse and a Port Authority officer after being removed from the plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport. She pleaded not guilty to the charges and was released on $20,000 bail. Blair is scheduled to appear in court again in Queens on January 19, 2027.