A routine Delta flight to New York turned into chaos on Sunday when Selma Blair allegedly attacked crew members and tried to open the plane's door mid-flight.
The Cruel Intentions star, 54, was arrested the moment the plane landed, and her team now says a medical emergency is to blame.
Chaos at 30,000 Feet
According to TMZ, which first reported the incident, the trouble began aboard a Delta Air Lines flight bound for John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday.
Blair allegedly tried to open the aircraft's door while the plane was in the air, and when flight attendants rushed to stop her, the confrontation reportedly turned physical. The actress is accused of punching one crew member and biting another.
The New York Port Authority confirmed to The U.S. Sun that two flight attendants were injured badly enough to need further medical care. The person who caused these injuries also repeatedly tried to open the plane door, their statement said. She was arrested immediately upon landing, and the incident is currently being investigated by federal law enforcement.
Her Team Blames a Medical Emergency
Within hours of the news breaking, Blair's representative offered a very different framing of the events. Selma experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct, the rep told TMZ.
Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition, the statement added. It remains unclear what triggered the medical episode.
The statement stops short of disputing that the physical altercation happened. It focuses instead on the cause, suggesting Blair was not in control of her actions when the chaos unfolded.
A History of Mid-Air Trouble
This is not the first time the Legally Blonde star has faced trouble at cruising altitude. Back in 2016, Blair was removed from a flight on a stretcher after suffering what she later described as one of her lowest points with alcohol.
Blair, who has spoken publicly about living with multiple sclerosis, has also been open about her health struggles in recent years. She only just posted highlights from her travels in an Instagram reel on Sunday, showing photos with family and friends.
Fans have flooded social media with messages of concern, and questions about what could have caused such an alarming episode.
What Happens Next
For now, the facts are still developing. Blair was arrested immediately upon landing at JFK, and federal law enforcement is investigating the incident.
Depending on how the investigation concludes, the actress could face serious federal charges. Interfering with a flight crew mid-air is one of the most heavily prosecuted offenses in aviation law.
One thing is certain: this story is far from over, and all eyes will be on Blair's team for their next move.
