By Mark Gray
7:00am PST, Mar 4, 2024
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Selma Blair is continuing to face the consequences of comments she made about the brutal Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. On Feb. 29, Deadline reported that the "Anger Management" alum has parted ways with her agents at Creative Artists Agency and her publicity team at Narrative PR. Changes have also been made to her management and legal representation.
Click through to see what the actress said to land her in hot water…
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In late 2023, Selma Blair called the Oct. 7 Hamas attack the "worst act of barbarism that I have known about that I have lived through in real time."
She later had more to say…
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In early February 2024, Selma Blair liked a social media post criticizing Rep. Cori Bush and Rep. Rashida Talib for their stances on the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Both women voted against a measure barring anyone who participated in the Oct. 7 terror attacks from immigrating to the United States. They were the sole members of Congress to vote against the measure.
The video that Selma liked called Rep. Talib, who is Muslim, a "liar," a "moron" and a "hateful antisemite."
"The truth," the video said, "is the Jews have been victimized by the Arabs, and not the other way around."
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Selma Blair commented on the video, which was shared by Syrian Jewish refugee Abraham Hamra, "Thank you so much. Deport all these terrorist supporting goons. Islam has destroyed Muslim countries, and then they come here and destroyed minds. They know they are liars. Twisted justifications. May they meet their fate."
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Days later — after the Council on American-Islamic Relations condemned Selma Blair for her comments — she issued an apology.
"This is a time of great pain and anguish for many around the world, but it is also a time to learn and better understand how words matter," she wrote on Instagram. "I commented on a post by Abraham Hamra regarding two congress members who are against banning October 7th Hamas terrorists from entering the USA. In my comment, I mistakenly and inadvertently conflated Muslims with Radical Islamists and fundamentalists, a terrible err in my words, and resulted in hurting countless people I never meant to, and I deeply regret this."
"As soon as my error was brought to my attention, I deleted the comment," she added.
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"Hate and misinformation are amplified so easily these days. This time by my own hands. In this instance, I erred in my writing and I fully recognize how I contributed to the Muslim community being understandably very upset," Selma Blair continued on Instagram. "I respect and love all peace-loving communities, all over the world. It was my Muslim friends who helped educate and show me the way. I am committed to paying forward their love and understanding. We cannot allow ignorance and rage to become our downfall. I raise my hand in humility and volunteer to break the chain."
"Those who know me, know that wherever I go, I try to create branches to hold onto, bridges to meet on for all marginalized communities," she went on. "I am dedicated to tolerance and peace for all who want it – not hate. I apologize to those in the Muslim community who I offended with my words. I apologize to my friends. And I apologize to anyone I hurt. And I will do better. With appreciation, love and respect."
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In 2018, Selma Blair was diagnosed with MS, a disease that affects the central nervous system. She often speaks openly about her struggles with MS.
Maria Town, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities, called Selma's comments "Islamophobic, racist and hateful." She added that the comments are "harmful and wrong."
Maria said she and Selma chatted and that "the conversation did not go well."
"She first acted as though she did not know what I meant and asked what I was talking about when I shared I was alarmed by her recent posts. I referenced her posts, and directly repeated her words. I said, you can publicly disagree with people, including members of Congress, without being racist or wishing them harm," Maria wrote on social media. "The conversation ended with her telling me, 'Maria, I wish you would think for yourself for once,' and she hung up on me."
