Actress Selma Blair arrested after violent incident on flight

American actress Selma Blair was arrested on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following a violent outburst on a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York. During the flight, the 54-year-old actress allegedly attempted to open the cabin door and assaulted two flight attendants, with reports describing her biting and punching members of the crew. One attendant required hospital treatment following the altercation.

Upon landing in New York, the actress was taken into custody and transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. Authorities report that during transit to the medical facility, she allegedly kicked a Port Authority police officer in the head. Additionally, she is accused of assaulting a nurse at the hospital, leading to a filed complaint. The FBI has charged Blair with two federal counts of assault, while she faces further state-level charges related to the incidents involving the police officer and the nurse.

Blair's representatives have attributed her behavior to an unforeseen medical emergency, though no further details have been disclosed. The investigation into the incident remains ongoing as the actress faces serious legal repercussions for her actions on board the aircraft and during her subsequent transport.