Selma Blair, the 54-year-old actress known for her roles in Legally Blonde and Cruel Intentions, was arrested after allegedly punching and biting flight attendants aboard a Delta Airlines flight from LAX to John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday.
It is thought that the Hollywood star also tried to open the aircraft door and was arrested shortly after arrival, before being taken to a hospital for evaluation, where she is said to be currently.
Medical Emergency Cited
A representative for the actress told TMZ: "Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition."
The New York Port Authority said in a statement to The Mirror: "On Sunday October 11 at approximately 11pm at JFK Airport, PAPD responded to a call about a physically abusive passenger aboard Delta Airlines flight 938 which was parked at the gate after arrival from LAX. Suspect was identified as Selma Blair, a 54 year-old woman."
"She was taken into custody and transported to the hospital for evaluation. Two flight attendants also reported injuries, and one was transported to the hospital for further evaluation." The NYPA also confirmed that the FBI is currently investigating the incident.
Delta Response and Audio
A representative for Delta Air Lines said: "Delta has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behavior, as the safety of our customers and crew always comes first."
In audio of the alleged incident, a woman thought to be Selma can be heard screaming "No!" repeatedly as a loud alarm goes off in the background. The woman can be heard shrieking "please no" along with other inaudible words before the voice quietly fades out.
Previous Incident
Selma had been updating fans on social media amid her busy schedule, writing on X just before the alleged incident: "From LA to New Mexico to La to nyc to LA Scout and I have been busy. I miss you."
The actress found herself in a similar situation in 2016, when she had to be taken off an aeroplane on a stretcher after a mid-flight meltdown. At the time, she released a statement saying she was deeply sorry about the incident.
"I made a big mistake yesterday," she told Vanity Fair. "After a lovely trip with my son and his dad, I mixed alcohol with medication, and that caused me to black out and led me to say and do things that I deeply regret."
