Selma Blair Says She Lost Career After Anti-Islam Instagram Comment
Actress Selma Blair spoke at the Anti-Defamation League's State of the Arts reception in New York on Thursday evening about losing her professional team after a February 2024 social media post.
Blair Describes Immediate Professional Loss
The veteran star stated she lost her talent agency, manager, lawyer, and publicists immediately following the controversy. She explained that brand deals vanished within a day and partnerships built over years were shelved. Blair also noted she lost payment for a supposed Super Bowl advertisement.
Personal Relationships Also Affected
Blair revealed that her son's godmother and best friend left her as well. She described the experience of losing so many people as learning what erased feels like. Most friends in the business were gone while some quietly stood by her.
No One Returned Her Calls
The actress explained that no one returned her calls after the incident occurred. She expressed confusion about why her manager of 30 years and other contacts disappeared. Blair apologized for the comment but said it was not enough to restore her career.
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