'Cruel Intentions' actress Selma Blair is now in remission and planning her next big moves, years after she announced she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
- Apr 26, 2025
AceShowbiz - Selma Blair shares some uplifting news about her health. After living with multiple sclerosis (MS) for seven years, Blair announced that she is "truly in remission."
Attending The Daily Front Row's 9th Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards, Blair revealed to People magazine, "I am doing amazingly well. I've been feeling great for about a year." She highlighted the newfound energy and stamina that allow her to venture out without fear.
The 55-year-old actress was diagnosed with MS in 2018, a condition that affects the central nervous system. She first disclosed her diagnosis in an emotional social media post, "I drop things. My memory is foggy. And my left side is asking for directions from a broken GPS."
Since then, Blair has undergone significant treatments, including a bone marrow transplant. "It took a long time to recover, but now I'm finally walking really well. I'm wearing heels without a cane," she recently shared.
Blair's remission has sparked a reevaluation of her dreams and career goals. "I haven't spent enough time having dreams. And now it's like, what are my dreams?" she pondered.
With a renewed vigor, Blair is now much more career-oriented and expressed her desire to return to acting, revealing that she already has some movies in the works. "You're just tired all the time," she confessed about living with MS, "I spent so much of my life so tired from being unwell that I think I just was trying to get through the day. It's like, wait, I realize I don't know what my goals are."
But Blair's aspirations extend beyond just returning to the screen. She remains a staunch advocate for people with chronic illnesses and aims to inspire others through her writing. After writing her memoir, "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up," Blair now wishes to write a young adult book, citing Frances Hodgson Burnett's "The Secret Garden" as inspiration.
One of the key factors in Blair's recovery is her service dog, Scout, who helps her manage her MS. "He gives me a little nibble on my nose because I can get a little spastic. He reminds me," she said, emphasizing the invaluable support Scout provides in reminding her to take her medication.
As she continues to advocate for those with chronic illnesses and sets her sights on new creative projects, Blair exemplifies that with courage and determination, it's possible to overcome even the most daunting challenges.
