Selma Blair was taken into custody at New York’s JFK Airport on Sunday night after an alleged incident on a Delta flight from Los Angeles, according to reports from TMZ, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline. A representative for the actress says she had a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. The details below are allegations, and it is not yet clear what charges, if any, she faces.
What was reported
TMZ, which broke the story, reported that Blair, 54, allegedly tried to open the aircraft door during the flight, punched one flight attendant and bit another. The Hollywood Reporter and Variety confirmed the account. Port Authority police responded around 11 p.m. ET after the plane landed at JFK, ahead of schedule, and Blair was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for evaluation.
Two flight attendants reported injuries, and one was taken to a hospital, per Variety and Deadline. Variety says a source told it the FBI is investigating. The Hollywood Reporter says the matter has been taken over by the FBI and that it is unclear what charges Blair is facing. Variety and The Hollywood Reporter both report that the flight had no operational impact.
Statements from Blair’s team and Delta
Blair’s representative said in a statement to Variety, Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter: “Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition.”
A Delta spokesperson told Variety and The Hollywood Reporter: “Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first.”
The outlets note that Blair was also involved in an incident on a flight in 2016. We will update this story if authorities or her team share more.
Sources: TMZ, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline. The featured image is an editorial illustration and does not show the actual flight or anyone involved.
