Selma Blair breaks silence on airplane arrest: ‘I am so sorry’
Selma Blair arrested, allegedly attacks flight crew
Selma Blair arrested on flight, according to TMZ. Blair is accused of trying to open a plane door mid-air.
Actress Selma Blair is apologizing nearly three weeks after her arrest following an alleged altercation aboard a Delta Air Lines flight, saying she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone.
The "Cruel Intentions" star addressed the incident in an emotional Instagram video Friday, expressing remorse to those affected by her behavior.
Selma Blair apologizes after airplane arrest
What they're saying:
"Not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life," Blair said. "To the people that I disappointed, that I hurt, that I frightened, alarmed, I am so sorry."
Blair acknowledged she had remained quiet since the Oct. 11 incident, explaining that her attorneys advised her not to discuss the details while her legal case is ongoing.
Selma Blair is pictured during her arraignment in Queens Criminal Court on Monday, October 12, 2026, in New York City after a mid-flight altercation on a plane that landed at JFK Airport the previous day. (Credit: Barry Williams / New York Daily News
She also thanked fans for their support, saying their messages have meant a great deal to her and her son.
Blair ended the video by saying she would be focusing on her health and her son.
Selma Blair arrested after allegedly attacking flight attendants
The backstory:
As previously reported, Blair was taken into custody after Delta Flight 938 from Los Angeles arrived at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport on Oct. 11.
According to the Port Authority Police Department, officers responded to a report of a physically abusive passenger after the plane was parked at the gate.
Authorities identified the passenger as Blair and said two flight attendants reported injuries. One of the attendants was also transported to the hospital for further evaluation.
According to a report by TMZ, Blair allegedly became physically aggressive during the flight, punching one flight attendant and biting another. Dispatch audio obtained by TMZ captured officials requesting medical personnel at the gate following reports of minor injuries, including a bloody nose and bite marks.
A representative for Blair told TMZ that the actress experienced a "medical emergency" that led to the alleged behavior. She received medical attention after landing and was in stable condition, according to the representative.
Blair faces assault charges
What's next:
Blair later appeared in a Queens courtroom in connection with allegations that she assaulted a police officer and a nurse after being taken into custody.
Charging documents allege Blair kicked a police officer in the face, neck and chest while being secured to a stretcher as she was transported to Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. She is also accused of kicking a nurse in the chest after arriving at the hospital.
Blair was charged with two counts of second-degree assault. A judge set her bail at $20,000 cash or a $60,000 bond.
She is scheduled to return to court in January.
The Source: The information for this story is provided by Selma Blair’s Instagram account on Oct. 30, 2026. TMZ, previous FOX Local reporting contributed. This story was reported from Los Angeles.