Selma Blair exposes how doctors missed her MS for decades despite clear warning signs

Selma Blair exposes how doctors missed her MS for decades despite clear warning signs

For years, Selma Blair battled unexplained pain and crippling fatigue while doctors dismissed her symptoms. Blair revealed that despite experiencing symptoms since childhood, her multiple sclerosis (MS) wasn’t diagnosed until she was in her 40s. “I was diagnosed with relapsing [remitting] MS in 2018. It turned out I probably had juvenile MS as my first optical neuritis … Read more

Blair Underwood turned down original ‘Sex and the City’ role over racial fetishism storyline

Blair Underwood turned down original ‘Sex and the City’ role over racial fetishism storyline

Blair Underwood revealed a secret about his role in “Sex and the City.” The actor, 61, explained that years before he played sports medicine physician Dr. Robert Leeds on the hit HBO series, he was offered a role as Samantha Jones’ (Kim Cattrall) Black boyfriend, but he turned down the job because he felt uncomfortable … Read more

Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: ‘It took me 30 years to get an MRI’

Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: ‘It took me 30 years to get an MRI’

The world learned about Selma Blair’s multiple sclerosis diagnosis nearly seven years ago — but the autoimmune disease has been tormenting her for most of her life. The “Cruel Intentions” actress, now 52, can trace early symptoms back to her childhood, but claims doctors brushed off the red flags for decades. “It took me 30 … Read more

Selma Blair admits she was ‘thrilled’ after MS diagnosis while sharing huge health update

Selma Blair admits she was ‘thrilled’ after MS diagnosis while sharing huge health update

Selma Blair said she was “thrilled” to have received her Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis. The “Cruel Intentions” actress, 52, was diagnosed with the debilitating disease — which affects the central nervous system by disrupting the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body — in August 2018. “[I was] thrilled,” Blair told … Read more

Selma Blair is ‘truly in remission’ after MS diagnosis — and wants to get back into acting

Selma Blair is ‘truly in remission’ after MS diagnosis — and wants to get back into acting

Selma Blair has some good news about her battle with multiple sclerosis. The “Legally Blonde” actress, 55, announced this week that she is “truly in remission” from the debilitating disease that she was first diagnosed with back in 2018. “I am doing amazingly well,” Blair told People during The Daily Front Row’s 9th Annual Fashion Los … Read more

Selma Blair recalls ‘humiliating’ drunken plane outburst that got her ejected: ‘I was so messed up’

Selma Blair recalls ‘humiliating’ drunken plane outburst that got her ejected: ‘I was so messed up’

Selma Blair is getting candid about her 2016 flight outburst that got her ejected from the aircraft — revealing it was her lowest point with drinking. “I had too much to drink in Mexico,” she told Us Weekly in an interview published Wednesday. “I was so messed up and dehydrated and hungover and didn’t know I … Read more

‘Blair Witch’ actor slams ‘25 years of disrespect’ as new reboot is announced

‘Blair Witch’ actor slams ‘25 years of disrespect’ as new reboot is announced

It was a bit witchy of them. The original production team behind the 1999 film “The Blair Witch Project” revealed Monday that they’ve not been asked to return to the most recent reboot of the franchise. “It’s bittersweet, honestly,” production designer Ben Rock told the Hollywood Reporter after learning of the new installment during CinemaCon … Read more

Selma Blair says late ex-boyfriend Matthew Perry ‘loved being recognized’

Selma Blair says late ex-boyfriend Matthew Perry ‘loved being recognized’

Selma Blair has lovingly remembered the late Matthew Perry in a sweet tribute to the actor, saying he “loved being recognized.” The “Cruel Intentions” actress, 51, reflected on her decades-long friendship with the late “Friends” actor, who died of an apparent drowning at his home on Oct. 28 at the age of 54. “He’s so missed, and … Read more

Country singer Renee Blair says she lost ‘roughly half the blood in my body’ during childbirth

Country singer Renee Blair says she lost ‘roughly half the blood in my body’ during childbirth

Country singer Renee Blair revealed that she lost over two liters of blood while giving birth to her first child. Blair announced on Instagram Friday that she and her husband Jordan Schmidt welcomed a son in a black and white image of the new family in a hospital bed.  Alongside the photo, Blair included a series of … Read more

‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘All My Children’ actress Pamela Blair dead at 73

‘A Chorus Line’ and ‘All My Children’ actress Pamela Blair dead at 73

Pamela Blair, who originated the role of Val in the musical “A Chorus Line,” has died. She was 73. Blair died Sunday at home in Phoenix, Arizona, following a lengthy illness, Deadline reported. Friends and family took to social media to mourn the “All My Children” actress, with Blair’s “Chorus Line” co-star Baayork Lee writing: “I am … Read more

Emotional Sarah Michelle Gellar watches bestie Selma Blair nail cartwheel and splits on ‘DWTS’

Emotional Sarah Michelle Gellar watches bestie Selma Blair nail cartwheel and splits on ‘DWTS’

On Monday’s Dancing With the Stars, Selma Blair continued to inspire everyone as she put on an acrobatic display. In 2018, Blair revealed she is battling multiple sclerosis. The disease has impaired her balance, but it hasn’t impaired her desire to dance. This week she performed a jive, with a little help from her partner … Read more