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Originally Published 1 year ago — by Page Six
Selma Blair attended the Tribeca Film Festival with her service dog Scout, posing for photos and discussing her inspirations. Blair, who has Multiple Sclerosis, credits Scout with helping her maintain independence and mobility. She also serves as a juror for the 2024 Nora Ephron Award at the festival.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Actress Christina Applegate revealed that she likely experienced multiple sclerosis symptoms for several years before being diagnosed in 2021. She initially dismissed symptoms such as leg buckling and tingling toes as fatigue or dehydration. Applegate credited her Sweetest Thing costar Selma Blair with urging her to get tested for the disease. Despite having support, she admitted to feeling angry about living with M.S. and is currently isolating to cope with the condition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Actress Selma Blair has parted ways with her agents at CAA, her publicity team at Narrative, and made changes to her management and legal representation. The changes come after facing backlash for posting an anti-Islam comment on social media, for which she later issued a public apology, acknowledging her mistake and expressing regret for hurting people.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Selma Blair has parted ways with her representation team, including CAA and Narrative PR, following backlash for making Islamophobic comments on social media. The Cruel Intentions star, who continues to be managed by Ben Gaynor, quickly deleted the comments and issued an apology. Blair, who has been a crusader for those suffering from MS, was diagnosed with the disease in 2018 and has been involved in various projects to raise awareness.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Middle East Eye
Actor Selma Blair apologizes for her Islamophobic remarks, acknowledging her mistake in conflating Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. She expressed regret for contributing to the upset within the Muslim community and pledged to do better, stating that she respects and loves all peace-loving communities worldwide. The Council on American–Islamic Relations condemned her comments and encouraged her to engage with the Muslim-American community, while urging film studios and talent agencies to address artists' statements regarding Palestinian human rights and the violence in Gaza.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by PEOPLE
Actress Selma Blair apologizes for making an Islamophobic comment on Instagram, expressing regret for hurting countless people and acknowledging her mistake in conflating Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. She deleted the comment and emphasized her respect and love for all peace-loving communities, committing to paying forward the love and understanding she received from her Muslim friends. Blair apologized to the Muslim community, her friends, and anyone she hurt, vowing to do better and advocating for tolerance and peace.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Actress Selma Blair apologizes for making anti-Islam comments on Instagram, acknowledging that she mistakenly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. Her initial remarks, made in response to a video criticizing Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib, were widely criticized. Blair's apology came after facing backlash for her comments, and she expressed regret for hurting countless people. She also acknowledged the help and education she received from her Muslim friends and committed to paying forward their love and understanding.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by New York Post
Actress Selma Blair apologized for making Islamophobic comments on social media, stating that she mistakenly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists, leading to hurtful remarks. The Jewish actress faced backlash and condemnation from social media users and the Council on American–Islamic Relations, prompting her to issue a lengthy apology on Instagram, expressing regret and a commitment to promoting tolerance and peace for all marginalized communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
Actress Selma Blair apologizes for making an Islamophobic comment on social media, expressing regret for hurting countless people and acknowledging her mistake in conflating Muslims with radical Islamists. The comment, which has since been deleted, drew widespread condemnation, including from the Council on American-Islamic Relations. Blair posted a lengthy apology on Instagram, vowing to do better and expressing dedication to tolerance and peace for all.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Entertainment Weekly News
Actress Selma Blair apologizes for making an anti-Islam comment on social media, acknowledging that she mistakenly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. She expressed regret for hurting countless people and emphasized her respect and love for all peace-loving communities worldwide. Blair's original comment, which has since been deleted, sparked heavy backlash, prompting her to issue a lengthy apology and vow to do better, stating that her Muslim friends had helped educate her on the issue.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Daily Beast
Actress Selma Blair apologized for making Islamophobic comments on Instagram, admitting that she mistakenly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. Blair's comments came in response to a post criticizing U.S. Rep. Rashida Tlaib, and she has since deleted the remarks and expressed regret, acknowledging the hurt caused to the Muslim community and emphasizing her respect for all peace-loving communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
Actress Selma Blair apologized for making Islamophobic comments on social media, acknowledging that she had mistakenly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists. The comments were made in response to a post by an immigration reform advocate criticizing two U.S. representatives for their stance on a measure related to the Oct. 7 terrorist attack on Israel. Blair's remarks were widely condemned as Islamophobic, and she has since deleted the comment and expressed regret, emphasizing her dedication to tolerance and peace for all.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Deadline
Actress Selma Blair issues an apology for her recent rant against Islam, attributing her outburst to ignorance and expressing a commitment to tolerance and peace. The backlash against her remarks continues, with some questioning the sincerity of her apology. The Council on American-Islamic Relations and others have condemned her previous comments as Islamophobic. Blair's controversial remarks were made in response to a social media post about Israel's military actions and the stance of certain politicians. Born with a mixed faith ancestry, Blair officially converted to Judaism in the second grade and has been active in various public appearances despite being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Hollywood Reporter
Actress Selma Blair apologizes for posting an anti-Islam comment on Instagram, acknowledging her mistake and expressing regret for hurting countless people. She clarified that she mistakenly conflated Muslims with radical Islamists and fundamentalists, and emphasized her commitment to tolerance and peace. Blair's comment sparked backlash on social media, with filmmaker James Lebrecht and the Council on American-Islamic Relations criticizing her remarks. She concluded her statement by apologizing to the Muslim community and expressing her dedication to doing better.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by HuffPost
Actress Selma Blair faces backlash for making an Islamophobic comment on Instagram, criticizing U.S. Reps. Cori Bush and Rashida Tlaib for their stance on a bill related to immigration and the Israel-Hamas conflict. Blair's comment, which has since been deleted, was echoed by fellow actors Michael Rapaport and Debra Messing. The Council on American–Islamic Relations condemned Blair's remarks, while social media users noted the lack of industry backlash compared to comments in support of Palestinian civilians. The Israel-Hamas conflict has led to significant casualties, with President Joe Biden calling the military operation "over the top" and the White House releasing a new policy to prevent U.S. military aid from violating international law protecting civilians.