Actress Selma Blair openly discusses her diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
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Selma Blair shares heartfelt thoughts on her Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis in a candid interview. (https://bit.ly/3xRCDHq)
In a chat with PEOPLE at PHM Healthfront 2025 on April 30, the legendary star of Cruel Intentions opened up about her initial feelings upon learning she had MS. Contrary to public assumptions, she felt "thrilled" with the diagnosis.
"It's funny, I think people thought it was this tragic thing," said Blair, now 52. "But no, you don't understand," she went on to explain.
The actress spoke about the inner turmoil she felt before the diagnosis, thinking it was all in her head. "I felt tragic inside and thought it was just all psychosomatic," she explained.
Reminiscing about her past, Blair recounted wondering how others cope with life's challenges. "I'd think, 'How do they do that? How do they feel that way? How does that mom carry her baby and stay awake?'"
However, receiving a diagnosis from her doctor brought Blair "so much happiness." She mentioned that her diagnosis finally made her feel "seen."
Blair humorously stated, "I joke that there's receipts now." She further explained that the diagnosis provided validation for her experiences. "This validates this vision here, this validates that, that people wouldn't really see because with relapsing MS, it can go away," she said.
BSlair shed light on the years it took her to accept her diagnosis. "It took so many years for me to come to terms with it. And that's the part I want to tell people...Sometimes if we're lucky enough, we're still here at the end of these years to get better."
Her MS journey has been one of acceptance, understanding, and coping. Despite the initial challenges, Blair has made progress, reporting being "truly relapse-free" recently [2][4][5]. This recent health improvement has boosted her confidence to plan for a promising future, including a potential acting comeback [5].
Blair's MS journey has transformed her perspectives on life, inspiring her to focus on her dreams and aspirations [2]. She has also become an advocate for MS awareness, speaking openly about the realities of living with the disease and the importance of support [3].
- Selma Blair expressed her relief and happiness upon receiving a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, contrary to the assumed tragic nature of the condition by many.
- In an interview at PHM Healthfront 2025, Blair said she initially felt tragic inside, manifesting what she thought were psychosomatic symptoms.
- The actress explained that her diagnosis provided a sense of being seen and validated her experiences.
- Blair humorously noted that her diagnosis now serves as "receipts" or proof of her health struggles.
- As she navigates her MS journey, Blair has made remarkable progress, recently reporting to be truly relapse-free.
- Despite initial challenges, Blair's focus has shifted from coping to pursuing her dreams, with plans for a potential acting comeback and advocating for Multiple Sclerosis awareness.
- Blair's MS experience has influenced her to prioritize her aspirations, while also emphasizing the importance of support for people dealing with neurological disorders, mental health issues, and health-related matters in general.
