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Selma Blair

Selma Blair (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress. She is known for her roles in ''Cruel Intentions'', ''Legally Blonde'', ''The Sweetest Thing'', and the ''Hellboy'' franchise.

Blair, born in Southfield, Michigan, emerged from a background in legal and political involvement: both her parents were lawyers and her father active in the U.S. Democratic Party. Blair's upbringing was predominantly Jewish. She initially pursued photography at Kalamazoo College before moving to New York to become involved in the arts, graduating from the University of Michigan. Blair's early career was marked by numerous auditions to land her first roles in television and film, with her breakthrough in "Cruel Intentions" and subsequent mainstream success in projects like "Legally Blonde" and "Hellboy."

Blair's personal life include her marriage to Ahmet Zappa and subsequent relationships and motherhood. Her health journey became public with her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018, an experience she has openly shared, contributing to her advocacy work. In 2021, Blair starred in ''Introducing, Selma Blair'', a documentary about her life since being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Her autobiography, ''Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up'', was published by Knopf in 2022. Provided by Wikipedia