History of Selma Blair in Timeline

Selma Blair is an American actress recognized for her performances in films such as *Cruel Intentions*, *Legally Blonde*, *The Sweetest Thing*, and the *Hellboy* series. She has publicly shared her experiences with multiple sclerosis, becoming an advocate for disability awareness. Her openness about her diagnosis and treatment has made her a prominent figure in raising awareness and inspiring others facing similar health challenges. Blair's career spans various genres, showcasing her versatility as an actress, while her advocacy work highlights her commitment to raising awareness for those with disabilities.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education

January 24, 2004: Marriage to Ahmet Zappa

On January 24, 2004, Selma Blair married writer and producer Ahmet Zappa at Carrie Fisher's mansion in Beverly Hills, California.

June 21, 2006: Filing for Divorce

On June 21, 2006, Selma Blair filed for divorce from Ahmet Zappa, citing "irreconcilable differences."

December 2006: Divorce Finalization

In December 2006, Selma Blair's divorce from Ahmet Zappa was finalized.

2008: Dating Mikey Day

In 2008, Selma Blair began dating her Kath and Kim co-star, Mikey Day.

2010: Dating Jason Bleick and Birth of Son

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

2010: End of Relationship with Mikey Day

In 2010, Selma Blair's relationship with Mikey Day ended.

2011: Participation in H&M Campaign and AmFAR

In 2011, Selma Blair participated in H&M's Fashion Against AIDS campaign and AmFAR AIDS Research.

May 27, 2012: Special Guest at National Memorial Day Concert

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

September 2012: Separation from Jason Bleick

In September 2012, Selma Blair and Jason Bleick announced their separation.

2012: Bulgari-Save the Children Ad Campaign

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

2014: Support for Marianne Williamson

In 2014, Selma Blair supported Marianne Williamson for 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 to benefit children with cleft lip and palate.

2017: Relationship with Ron Carlson

In 2017, Selma Blair began a relationship with filmmaker Ron Carlson.

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: Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis

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

May 2021: Open Letter on Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

In May 2021, during the 2021 Israel–Palestine crisis, Selma Blair signed an open letter by the Creative Community for Peace calling for "peace, balanced discourse and an end to inflammatory one-sided accounts" of the Israeli–Palestinian 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 Memoir

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.

Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up

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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 people 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, Ron Carlson, requested temporary restraining orders against each other, both claiming physical abuse; the order requests were mutually dismissed.

October 2023: Support for Israel in Gaza War

In October 2023, Selma Blair expressed her support for Israel in the Gaza war.

2023: Interview with British Vogue

In a 2023 interview with British Vogue, Selma Blair discussed how her MS symptoms had begun in childhood, causing brain damage, dependency on alcohol and a suicide attempt. She thanked Allisa Swanson for being her unofficial "dresser" for Another Life.

February 2024: Islamophobic Comment and Apology

In February 2024, Selma Blair made a comment on an Instagram video related to the Gaza war that was criticized as Islamophobic, prompting her to delete it and issue an apology.

September 2024: Support for Israel and Hostages

In September 2024, Selma Blair expressed support for Israel and the hostages taken by Hamas, stating that Gaza was run by "Jihadists, the radicals, the extreme" and "terrorists".