Actress Selma Blair has issued an emotional apology following her arrest over an incident aboard a Delta flight travelling from Los Angeles to New York.
The 54-year-old actress addressed the controversy in an Instagram video posted on October 30, becoming tearful as she spoke publicly about the incident for the first time.
Blair said her attorneys had advised her not to discuss the legal proceedings in detail. However, she wanted to express regret to those affected.
“What I can tell you, though, is very simple, and the truest thing I know about myself, and that not one day ever have I intended to hurt or frighten anyone a day in my life,” she said.
“And so to the people that I disappointed, that I hurt, I frightened, alarmed: I am so sorry,” she added.
The actress also thanked those who had contacted her with messages of support, saying their kindness had meant a great deal to her and her son.
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Blair said she would now concentrate on her health and her son while expressing gratitude to the people who had stood by her.
Selma Blair Faces Assault Charges After Flight Incident
Blair was arrested on October 11 following an incident aboard a Delta flight travelling to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport.
She appeared in court on October 12 and pleaded not guilty to two counts of second-degree assault. The court subsequently released her on $20,000 bail.
Her representatives had previously described the incident as a medical emergency.
The actress, known for films including Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde, has not publicly discussed the specific circumstances of the incident, citing legal advice.
Her latest video marks her first public response to the controversy, although she has avoided commenting on the details of the ongoing legal case.
