Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 23/06/1972 |
| Age | 54 years |
| Birthplace | Southfield, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Selma Blair
02/10/2026
Selma Blair announced at the ADL State of the Arts event in New York that she is making a documentary called Hineni (Here I Am) about antisemitism. She said the film lets her say what she could not say when she first apologized for a February 2024 comment about radical Islam, which led to her being dropped by much of Hollywood.
09/02/2026
Selma Blair was cast as a guest star in an upcoming episode of Sony's S.W.A.T. Exiles, the 10-episode spinoff of S.W.A.T. led by Shemar Moore. Jerry O'Connell was also added to the guest cast.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Selma Blair is an American film and television actress known for Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde and the Hellboy films. She has also worked on stage, in audiobooks and in documentaries, and has spoken publicly about living with multiple sclerosis. In October 2026 she announced a documentary titled Hineni about antisemitism, made in response to the backlash she faced after a 2024 comment about radical Islam. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'4" (163 cm) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Bachelor's Degree | University of Michigan |
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| Other Studies | Early study of photography at Kalamazoo College |
Personal Life
| Residence | Los Angeles, California |
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| Health | Has publicly discussed living with multiple sclerosis; has been in remission since 2021 |
| Public Advocacy | Speaks openly about health, motherhood and relationships; global ambassador for the American Brain Foundation |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | Ahmet Zappa (married 2004, divorced 2006) |
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| Partner | Mikey Day |
Family
| Father | Elliot Beitner |
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| Mother | Molly Ann Beitner |
| Siblings | Three older sisters |
| Children | Arthur Saint Bleick |
| Parents' Status | Father died in 2012; mother died in 2020 |
Career
| Television Debut | The Adventures of Pete & Pete (Nickelodeon, 1992-1996) |
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| Breakthrough Film | Cruel Intentions (1999) |
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| Writing | Published the memoir Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up in 2022 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Youngest of four girls | |
| 2. Her parents were both lawyers | |
| 3. Legally dropped her father's surname Beitner as an adult | |
| 4. Trained in photography before turning to acting |
