13 October 2026 (Navroze Bureau) US actor Selma Blair was arrested at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport after allegedly assaulting flight attendants aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Los Angeles, according to reports published on October 12 and 13, 2026. Authorities said two members of the cabin crew reported injuries following the incident.
Blair, 54, known for her roles in Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde and Hellboy, was taken into custody after the aircraft landed late Sunday. The incident prompted a response from Port Authority police and the FBI, which is investigating the reported assault aboard the plane.
Two Flight Attendants Report Injuries
According to reports, Blair allegedly punched one flight attendant and bit another during the flight. One crew member reportedly suffered a laceration, while the other sustained a bite injury. At least one of the injured attendants was taken to hospital for further evaluation.
The Port Authority Police Department confirmed that officers responded to a report of a physically abusive passenger aboard Delta Flight 938 after it arrived at JFK Airport. The aircraft had travelled from Los Angeles to New York.
Reports also indicated that the crew requested medical personnel at the gate to assess the injuries. Blair was taken to a hospital for evaluation after the plane landed.
Authorities have not publicly established a definitive explanation for the incident. Details surrounding what happened during the flight remain under investigation.
Representative Cites Medical Emergency
A representative for Blair said the actor experienced a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct. The representative added that she received immediate medical attention after landing and was in stable condition.
The statement has placed the focus on the circumstances surrounding the episode, although no specific details about the reported medical emergency have been disclosed publicly.
The allegations remain subject to the legal process, and the representative’s statement has not established the cause of the incident.
Additional Assault Allegations After Landing
Media reports said Blair also faced allegations involving a police officer and a nurse after she was taken from the aircraft. She was accused of kicking a Port Authority police officer while being transported by ambulance and later assaulting a nurse at the hospital.
According to reports, these allegations resulted in two counts of second-degree assault being filed in Queens, New York. A judge set bail at $20,000 cash or $60,000 bond, and Blair was subsequently released on bond.
Separately, the FBI issued a federal summons concerning the alleged incident aboard the aircraft. The federal matter relates to an alleged assault within the jurisdiction covering crimes on aircraft. A court appearance date for the federal summons had not been announced in the initial reports.
The allegations involving the flight crew and those involving the officer and nurse are separate matters. Blair has not been found guilty of the reported offences.
Delta Responds to the Incident
Delta Air Lines said it has zero tolerance for unruly or unlawful behaviour and that the safety of passengers and crew remains its priority. The airline has not publicly provided a detailed account of the alleged confrontation.
Incidents involving violence against cabin crew can raise serious aviation safety concerns because flight attendants are responsible for passenger safety and emergency procedures. Disruptive conduct can also require coordination between airline personnel, airport authorities, medical teams and law enforcement.
Earlier Flight Incident
Blair previously made headlines following an incident aboard an international flight in 2016. At the time, she later said she had mixed alcohol with medication, which caused her to black out and behave in a way she regretted.
The earlier episode has been mentioned in coverage of the latest incident, but it does not establish what caused the reported events on the Delta flight in October 2026.
Blair has also spoken publicly about living with multiple sclerosis, a chronic neurological condition, after disclosing her diagnosis in 2018. However, authorities and her representative have not publicly confirmed a specific medical explanation for the latest incident.
Investigation Continues
The reported altercation has drawn attention because it involves a prominent actor, injuries to airline staff and allegations made after the aircraft landed. Investigators are examining the circumstances of the flight incident, while the separate state assault charges will proceed through the legal system.
Blair’s representative has maintained that a medical emergency preceded the alleged conduct and confirmed that she received medical care. Further information about the incident and the legal proceedings may emerge as authorities continue their work.
For now, the allegations should be distinguished from proven facts. Blair’s arrest and the charges do not constitute a finding of guilt, and the circumstances surrounding the reported medical emergency remain unclear.