Selma Blair is a popular American actress who has appeared in many movies and TV shows throughout her career. The American actress rose to fame after her breakout performance in Cruel Intentions(1999) and comedy movie Legally Blonde(2001).
Selma started her career in the late ’90s, and despite crossing a decade already, the actress is still going strong. Let’s know more about this bold actress as we move along.
Here are some of the interesting facts about Selma Blair.
Selma Blair: Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Selma Blair Beitner |
|---|---|
| Age: | 47 years |
| Birth Date: | June 23, 1972 |
| Horoscope: | Cancer |
| Birth Place: | Southfield, Michigan |
| Father’s Name: | Elliot Beitner |
| Mother’s Name: | Molly Ann Beitner |
| Education: | Kalamazoo College, New York University, University of Michigan |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Net Worth: | $14 million |
| Online Presence: | Instagram, Twitter |
Early Life and Education
Selma Blair was born as Selma Blair Beitner on June 23, 1972, in Southfield, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. Selma is of American nationality and of white ethnicity. Similarly, she is the youngest of four girls of father, Elliot Beitner, and mother, Molly Ann Beitner.
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Talking about her education, Selma used to attend Jewish School before joining Cranbrook Kingswood School in Michigan. Furthermore, Blair attended Kalamazoo College and New York University before finally transferring to and graduating from the University of Michigan in 1995. Blair got a double degree in both English and Psychology.
Also, Blair began taking acting classes at New York City’s Stella Adler Conservatory and the Column Theatre when she was unsure about her career.
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Selma Blair: Career
After graduation, the young actress moved to New York City to pursue her acting career. Blair played a series of smaller roles before finally landing her breakout role in Cruel Intentions, a 1999 cult drama. Similarly, the young actress played Cecile Caldwell alongside Reese Witherspoon, Ryan Phillippe, as well as Gellar.
On a side note, Blair won an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss for her onscreen romance with Gellar.
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The same year, Blair starred in the WB’s teen sitcom Zoe, Duncan, Jack, and Jane as Zoe Bean, which earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination.
Moving along, Blair reunited with Witherspoon in the 2001 comedy Legally Blonde, where she portrayed the role of law student Vivian Kensington.
Similarly, Blair has starred in many movies such as A Guy Thing(2002), Hellboy(2004), and Hellboy II: The Golden Army(2008). Also, the American actress has made an appearance in TV shows like Kath & Kim(2008), Anger Management(2012), and The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story(2016).
Achievements: Beyond the Screen
Blair is an exceptional actress, and it can be seen on the screen. But Blair is more than just an actress; she is also the renowned designer’s model and face. Notably, the young actress was the face of Chanel in 2005. Moving along, the Chanel Vision ad Campaign was photographed by non-other than Karl Lagerfeld himself.
In the same manner, Blair also starred in ads for Miu Miu and walked for the Christian Siriano fashion show at New York Fashion Week in 2018.
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Alongside her acting and modeling career, the multitalented actress also voiced Anne Frank: The Diary of A Young Girl: The Definitive Edition. And for her contribution, the Voice actress earned a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album in 2010.
Personal Life
Unlike her acting career, Blair had her ups and downs in her personal life. In 1990, Blair’s childhood sweetheart died unexpectedly in his room. Moving on, Blair then married a writer/producer Ahmet Zappa in January 2004, after dating for six months. The couple had a beautiful ceremony at the late Carrie Fisher’s Beverly Hills Mansion.
But the relationship could not last long as the actress filed for divorce in June 2006 due to the difference in opinions.
After staying single for four years, the actress dated Fashion designer Jason Bleick in 2010. And soon, in July 2011, the couple welcomed their first child, Arthur Bleick. Unfortunately, this relationship also could not last long, and the couple officially broke up in September 2012.
Similarly, the American actress is dating director/producer Ron Carlson since 2015.
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MS Diagnosis and Health Problems
After confessing her diagnosis in October 2018 on her Instagram, the actress made the headlines, thanking her family and friends.
“ I am in the thick of it, but I hope to give some hope to others,” Blair wrote on her Instagram, stating she probably had this disease for at least 15 years.
The following February, Blair emerged for an Oscars afterparty and then in Good Morning America. There the 47-year-old actress revealed to anchor Robin Roberts how she had felt relief after the diagnosis.
Furthermore, Blair has admitted suffering from alcoholism, depression, and anxiety. In 2018, she even declared “winning that battle” and celebrated the two-year anniversary of sobriety.
Selma Blair: Net Worth
As of 2019, the actress has a net worth of $14 million. It is also believed the actress made around $40,000 per episode for starring in Anger Management alongside Charlie Sheen.
Social Media Presence
Instagram– 1.6 million Followers
Twitter– 161k Followers
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