After revealing that she was battling multiple sclerosis in a documentary: Introducing Selma Blair, the 49-year-old star has gained more attention. Blair first got her break in 1999 after her unforgettable role in the classic Cruel Intentions, and since then, she has not looked back. What is Selma Blair net worth, by the way? Was getting many roles influential to her net worth? This article explains everything you need to know about Selma Blair, from her successful career to her relationships and life.
While many may not remember her role in Cruel Intentions, some cannot forget her role in Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, and Hellboy. Blair kicked off her career in the early 90s and has earned many other roles, not just because she is good on the eyes but because she is a pretty impressive actress. However, if you still doubt her acting prowess, then have you seen her portrayal of Kris Jenner in the award-winning FX series “The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story?”
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Who is Selma Blair?
The immensely talented actress was born Selma Blair Beitner on June 23, 1972, in Southfield, Michigan. She was born to Molly and Elliot. Her parents both practice law; while her mother is a judge, her father is an attorney. Selma grew up with three older sisters, Marie, Elizabeth, and Katherine. Sadly, Selma’s parents divorced when she was 23. Unfortunately, Elliot passed away when he was 82 years. Selma was a student of Hillel Day School before going to Cranbrook Kingswood. She would later go to Kalamazoo College to study photography. But it was while she was in college she realized that acting would be the path she eventually settled for.
She moved to New York City when she was 20. Seeing that she wanted to pursue an acting career, she enrolled in acting classes at the Stonestreet Screen Acting Workshop. She also joined Column Theatre to perfect the art of acting while she was studying at New York University. She later transferred to the University of Michigan, where she later graduated, earning a bachelor of arts in Psychology and a bachelor of fine arts in photography.
Selma Blair Career
Selma’s career kicked off after an agent discovered her in an acting class. Before then, she had gone for 75 auditions for a role in any movie, all to no avail. Fortunately, she was able to get a TV commercial for a theatre. She was then able to become a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Finally, Blair made her debut in 1995 in an episode of Nickelodeon’s “The Adventures of Pete & Pete.”
However, she didn’t feature in any film until her cameo appearance in The Broccoli Theory in 1996. She also got an uncredited role on The Dana Carvey Show. In addition, she has had roles featuring alongside Gellar and Ryan Phillips in Cruel Intentions, which won her first award, MTV Movie Award.
Selma has gone on to feature in The Sweetest Thing, Rolling Stone, Friends, Hellboy, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, Hellboy: Sword of Storms, Hellboy: Blood and Iron, Web Therapy, Portlandia, Ordinary World, Mom, and Dad, After, After We Collided (2020), and many more. All of these make up Selma Blair net worth.
Is Selma Blair Rich?
Selma has been featured in several movies, and some of them have won the top prizes in the industry. If she is rich? Oh yes, she is. Reliable sources say Selma Blair’s net worth is $6 million.
Who is Selma Blair’s Husband?
Blair lost her first lover in 1990. He died in an accident at the age of 18. Perhaps, they would have married if he was still alive. But she had to move on even when the incident shook her so badly. Blair had her first husband, a writer, and producer, Ahmet Zappa, son of the legendary singer Frank Zappa. They married on January 24, 2004. However, the marriage was annulled after Selma filed for divorce two years later, on June 21, 2006.
Selma then went on to have a relationship with Mikey Day for two years between 2008 to 2010. The star actress then dated fashion designer Jason Bleick in 2010. They separated after two years.
Who Did Selma Blair Have a Baby With?
In 2011, Blair announced that she was pregnant with her first child. She was in a relationship with fashion designer Jason Bleick in January 2011. However, the relationship ended, and the two had to find a way to co-parent.
Has Selma Blair Recovered From Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Blair revealed in October 2018 that she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. However, she thought it was a minor issue after discovering that she was dropping things and had a very frail memory. Has she recovered? Well, she hasn’t recovered completely.
What is Selma Blair Net Worth?
Selma Blair’s net worth is around $6 million, reports say.
