What is Selma Blair's Net Worth?
Selma Blair is an American actress with a net worth of $6 million. She gained fame for her roles in iconic films such as "Cruel Intentions" (1999), "Legally Blonde" (2001), "The Sweetest Thing" (2002), and "Hellboy" (2004).
Blair's career has been eclectic, ranging from playing misfits to comic roles. She began with commercials in the early 90s and landed her first TV role on "The Adventures of Pete & Pete." Her film debut came in 1996, after which she appeared in several smaller films and TV shows. The breakthrough in "Cruel Intentions" in 1999 turned her into a household name, leading to notable roles in "Legally Blonde," "Hellboy" sequels, and "The Fog."
Blair also starred in TV series like "Zoe, Duncan, Jack, and Jane" and "Kath & Jim." Her television work often gravitated towards comedy. In 2012, she joined Charlie Sheen's "Anger Management," but her stint ended abruptly after conflicts with Sheen. Blair also received acclaim for portraying Kris Jenner in FX's "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" in 2016.
Early Life
Born Selma Blair Beitner on June 23, 1972, in Southfield, Michigan, she was raised in a Jewish household alongside her mother Molly (a judge), father Elliot (an attorney), and three older sisters. After her parents divorced when she was 23, Selma changed her last name to Blair. She attended Hillel Day School and Cranbrook Kingswood before studying photography at Kalamazoo College. Moving to New York City at 20, Blair enrolled in acting classes while attending New York University (NYU). She later transferred to the University of Michigan, earning degrees in English, fine arts, psychology, and photography in 1994. Post-college, Blair returned to NYC to pursue acting.
Career
Blair's career began when she was discovered in an NYC acting class and eventually booked a TV commercial. Her TV debut was on Nickelodeon's "The Adventures of Pete & Pete" in 1995, and her first film role came in "The Broccoli Theory" (1996). Blair appeared in "Brain Candy," "The Dana Carvey Show," and "In & Out" with Kevin Kline. Her breakout role in "Cruel Intentions" (1999) co-starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Reese Witherspoon, and Ryan Phillippe, won her an MTV Movie Award.
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The 2000s saw Blair in "Down to You," "Legally Blonde," "The Sweetest Thing," "Friends," "Rolling Stone," and "Hellboy" as Liz Sherman. She continued with roles in "Hellboy II: The Golden Army" (2008) and its animated films. Blair starred in "Kath & Kim," "Web Therapy," "Portlandia," and "Anger Management."
Blair's recent work includes "Ordinary World," "Mothers and Daughters," and "Mom and Dad." Her portrayal of Kris Jenner in "The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story" garnered wide acclaim. She also appeared in "After," "After We Collided," "Lost in Space," and "Heathers," before playing Harper Glass in "Another Life."
Personal Life
Blair's childhood sweetheart passed away at 18 from unknown causes. She married Ahmet Zappa in 2004 at Carrie Fisher's mansion, but they divorced in 2006. Blair later dated comedian Mikey Day and had a son, Arthur, with fashion designer Jason Bleick. Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, Blair has supported charities like the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Operation Smile.
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Awards and Nominations
Blair's accolades include a Teen Choice Award nomination ("Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane") and being named Exciting New Face – Female at the Young Hollywood Awards. She won an MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss ("Cruel Intentions") with Sarah Michelle Gellar, and a Next Generation award for "The Sweetest Thing." In 2015, Blair received Operation Smile's Universal Smile Award. "A Dark Foe" earned her Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress awards at the 2019 Barcelona Planet Film Festival and the 2020 Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival, respectively. Blair received a Grammy nomination for Best Spoken Word Album for Children for "Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition."
Real Estate
In 2001, Blair bought a home in West Hollywood for $645,000, selling it in 2005 for $1.2 million. She then purchased another home for $1.3 million, selling it for $1.7 million in 2012.
