Actress Selma Blair, 54, was taken into custody on Sunday after a Delta flight from Los Angeles landed at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport. According to multiple reports, the actress was involved in an alleged altercation with flight attendants during the journey.
Blair was subsequently taken to a hospital for medical evaluation. Two crew members also reportedly sustained injuries, with one receiving hospital treatment.
Selma Blair Accused of Assaulting Two Flight Attendants
According to reports, Blair allegedly struck one flight attendant and bit another during the flight. She also reportedly attempted to open an aircraft door while the plane was in the air, as reported by Variety.
Port Authority police officers responded when the aircraft arrived at the gate and took the actress into custody. Authorities subsequently confirmed her identity.
Selma Blair's Spokesperson Cites Medical Emergency
Following the incident, Blair's spokesperson issued a statement attributing her alleged behavior to a medical emergency.
"She experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. Upon landing, she received immediate medical attention and is currently in stable condition," the spokesperson said, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Published air traffic control communications reportedly revealed that the pilot had informed authorities about a disruptive passenger who had suffered a head injury.
According to the report, Blair may have struck her head against a partition during the incident.
Selma Blair Experienced Another In-Flight Incident in 2016
This is not the first time Blair has experienced a medical emergency during a flight.
In 2016, the actress was removed from an aircraft on a stretcher following a flight from Cancún and taken to a hospital. Her young son was traveling with her at the time.
Blair later explained that she had combined alcohol with medication, which caused her to experience a blackout.
She subsequently issued a public apology to the passengers and crew, acknowledging her behavior and describing the incident as a serious mistake.