History of Selma Blair in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 14, 2026

Selma Blair is a prominent American actress renowned for her roles in popular films such as Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, and the Hellboy series. She gained widespread recognition for her acting abilities and contributions to the entertainment industry.

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2010: Started dating Jason Bleick

In 2010, Selma Blair began a relationship with fashion designer Jason Bleick, and they later had a son named Arthur Saint Bleick.

2011: Charity Work in 2011

In 2011, Selma Blair contributed to H&M's Fashion Against AIDS Campaign and AmFAR AIDS Research.

May 27, 2012: National Memorial Day Concert Appearance

On May 27, 2012, Selma Blair was a special guest at the National Memorial Day Concert in Washington, DC, where she presented the story of Brigette Cain, a war widow.

September 2012: Separation from Jason Bleick

In September 2012, Selma Blair and fashion designer Jason Bleick announced their separation after dating since 2010.

2012: Bulgari-Save the Children Ad Campaign

In 2012, Selma Blair participated in the Bulgari-Save the Children Ad Campaign.

2014: Support for Marianne Williamson

In 2014, Selma Blair supported Marianne Williamson in the congressional elections.

October 2, 2015: Universal Smile Award

On October 2, 2015, Selma Blair received the Universal Smile Award during THE SMILE GALA LA 2015 for her contributions to benefit children with cleft lip and palate.

2017: Relationship with Ron Carlson

In 2017, Selma Blair started dating filmmaker Ron Carlson. The relationship continued until 2022 when both requested restraining orders against each other.

2017: Time Person of the Year

In 2017, Selma Blair was included as one of the Silence Breakers selected as the Time Person of the Year.

October 2018: Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

In October 2018, Selma Blair publicly revealed that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in August of the same year.

May 2021: Creative Community for Peace Open Letter

In May 2021, during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, Selma Blair signed an open letter by the Creative Community for Peace, advocating for balanced discourse and an end to inflammatory one-sided accounts of the conflict.

December 2021: Equity in Entertainment Award

In December 2021, Michelle Pfeiffer presented Selma Blair with the Equity in Entertainment Award at the Power 100 Women ceremony.

May 2022: Publication of "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up"

In May 2022, Selma Blair published her memoir, "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up", in which she wrote about her experiences with multiple sclerosis.

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June 2022: Chief Creative Officer of Guide Beauty

In June 2022, Selma Blair became the chief creative officer of Guide Beauty, a company that creates cosmetic products for individuals with mobility challenges.

December 2022: BBC's 100 Women

In December 2022, Selma Blair was chosen as one of the BBC's 100 Women.

2022: Restraining Orders with Ron Carlson

In 2022, Selma Blair and her ex-boyfriend, filmmaker Ron Carlson, requested temporary restraining orders against each other, both alleging physical abuse, although the requests were mutually dismissed. They had been seeing each other since 2017.

October 2023: Solidarity with Israel

In October 2023, immediately following the October 7 attacks, Selma Blair expressed her solidarity with Israel.

2023: British Vogue Interview

In a 2023 interview with British Vogue, Selma Blair disclosed that her MS symptoms had begun in childhood, leading to brain damage and a dependency on alcohol. She credited Allisa Swanson for helping with her role in the Netflix series Another Life.

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February 2024: Islamophobic Comment and Apology

In February 2024, Selma Blair made a comment on an Instagram video about the war, which was criticized as Islamophobic. She later deleted the comment and issued an apology for her remarks.

February 2024: Creative Community for Peace Open Letter on Eurovision

In February 2024, Selma Blair signed an open letter by the Creative Community for Peace supporting Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest.

September 2024: Support for Israel and Hostages

In September 2024, Selma Blair expressed support for Israel and the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. She described the enclave as being run by "Jihadists, the radicals, the extreme" and "terrorists".

November 2025: Return to Acting in Israeli Film

In November 2025, Selma Blair told Israel's Ynet that the October 7 attacks were a turning point for her, leading her to return to acting and star in an Israeli film about the hostage crisis.

December 2025: Role in Israeli Film about Hostage Crisis

In December 2025, Selma Blair, who plays a hostage in the film, told United Press International that the story was "not political" and focused on "human tragedy and empathy".