Actress Selma Blair taken into custody following alleged flight altercation

American actress Selma Blair was taken into custody on Sunday, October 11, 2026, following an alleged altercation aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles to New York. Port Authority police responded after the aircraft landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport. BBC News reported that Blair was issued with a summons accusing her of assault after officials were called regarding a physically abusive passenger. [1][2][3]

According to reporting from The Wrap, Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter, and Variety, Blair allegedly attempted to open an aircraft door while mid-flight, punched one flight attendant, and bit another. TV Insider noted that the incident left flight attendants and a passenger with a bloody nose and bite marks. BBC News reported that two flight attendants were injured, with one taken to a hospital. [1][3][4][5][6][7]

The FBI is currently investigating the incident, as reported by BBC News and The Wrap. Following her arrest by local police authorities at the airport, Blair was transported to a hospital. A spokesperson for Blair stated to BBC News, The Wrap, and The Hollywood Reporter that the actress had experienced a medical emergency that led to the conduct, and confirmed she received immediate medical attention. [1][2][3][6]

Blair, 54, is known for her feature film roles in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, and the Hellboy franchise. In 2018, she disclosed a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, and her health journey was featured in the 2021 Discovery+ documentary film Introducing, Selma Blair. [1][13][14]