This week, we're talking about Selma Blair. At one point, Selma was one of the most promising young starlets, acting alongside Reese Witherspoon in both Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. While she never broke big, Selma did become a recognizable character actress and something of a fashion icon. A few decades later, Selma is now more infamous than famous, making headlines for her upsetting behaviour on airplanes. At the same time, Selma is an MS patient and an outspoken advocate for people living with disabilities. However, she's also known for her repeated incidents of Islamophobia. How do we make sense of this complicated person? Listen as we try!
This week, we're talking about Selma Blair. At one point, Selma was one of the most promising young starlets, acting alongside Reese Witherspoon in both Cruel Intentions and Legally Blonde. While she never broke big, Selma did become a recognizable character actress and something of a fashion icon. A few decades later, Selma is now more infamous than famous, making headlines for her upsetting behaviour on airplanes. At the same time, Selma is an MS patient and an outspoken advocate for people living with disabilities. However, she's also known for her repeated incidents of Islamophobia. How do we make sense of this complicated person? Listen as we try!
Also, this month, our book club is reading Lisa Whittington-Hill's You Know What You Did: The Hills. Enter here to win a copy of this delicious retrospective on one of the most iconic reality shows of all time!
📚 For further reading:
– Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up, Selma Blair
– Selma Blair's Team Breaks Silence After Plane Incident and Arrest
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