American actress Selma Blair comes from a Jewish family and officially embraced the Jewish religion and called herself "Bat-Shiva" (French).
American actress Selma Blair apologized for her comment on a video clip posted by a Syrian refugee a few days ago on the Instagram platform, expressing “deep remorse” for calling Muslims “terrorists.”
Blair posted on her Instagram account yesterday, Tuesday, February 13, 2024, a post in which she said that it is “a time of great pain and suffering for many around the world, but it is also a time to learn and better understand the impact of words.”
She added, "In my comment, I mistakenly and unintentionally mixed up Muslims, Islamists, and extremist fundamentalists, which was a grave mistake in my words, and led to harm to countless people that I never intended, and I deeply regret that."
She continued, "As soon as the error was brought to my attention, I deleted the comment. These days, hatred and misinformation are easily amplified. But this time it was up to me. I made a mistake in my writing, and I fully realize how I contributed to the Muslim community's extreme discomfort."
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Blair stressed that she respects and loves all peace-loving societies around the world. “It was my Muslim friends who helped educate me and guide me to the right path,” she said. “We cannot allow ignorance and anger to become our downfall.”
She concluded her message by saying, “Those who know me know that wherever I go, I try to create branches to hold on to, and bridges to meet all marginalized communities. I am committed to tolerance and peace for everyone who wants it - not hatred. I apologize to those Muslims whom I have offended with my words. I apologize to my friends and to anyone I have hurt.” I will do what is best with appreciation, love and respect. Salma.”
A few days ago, Syrian Jewish refugee Abraham Hamra posted a video on the Instagram platform in which he criticized US Representatives Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush, for being the only two members of Congress who voted against a measure that would prevent anyone who participated in the “Al-Aqsa Flood” attack on October 7, 2023. Of immigration to the United States.
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Blair commented on Hamra's video (she later deleted the comment), saying, "Thank you very much. Deport all these idiots who support terrorists. Islam has destroyed Islamic countries, and then they come here and destroy minds. They know they are liars. Twisted justifications. We hope they meet their fate."
American actress supporting Israel, Selma Blair, deleted a comment in which she attacked Islam and Muslims, describing them as terrorists and calling for their deportation (Instagram)
Salma faced violent reactions on social media platforms, as the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) condemned her comment, and called on her in a post on the X platform to apologize to Muslims and engage in dialogue with the American Muslim community.
Our @EdAhmedMitchell: “Based on the hateful and ignorant remarks that Ms. Blair made, we doubt that she has ever engaged in any meaningful interactions with her Muslim colleagues in Hollywood or other members of the American Muslim community." #SelmaBlairhttps://t.co/WTsnEe3mal
— CAIR National (@CAIRNational) February 10, 2024
Selma Blair was born on June 23, 1972 in Southfield, Michigan, USA, from a Jewish family on her father's side. In the second grade of primary school, Blair officially converted to Judaism, and called herself "Bat-Shiva."
Artistically, Blair participated in several famous works, such as “Strong Island Boys” in 1997, and “Cruel Intentions” in 1999, which won the MTV Classic Movie Award, and “Cruel Intentions” in 1999. Legally Blonde.
In 2004, she participated in the movie "Hellboy", where she played the role of a magnetic and depressed superhero, which was her last prominent role before her multiple sclerosis became more severe.
In 2011, she gave birth to her son, Arthur, and after his birth, she and his father, designer Jason Blake, separated.
Selma Blair published her memoirs, and provided shocking information about her past, as she indicated that she drank alcohol when she was 7 years old, and later became addicted to it until she quit it in 2016.
In October 2018, Selma Blair revealed that she had multiple sclerosis on her Instagram account, and documented her journey with the disease and treatment in a documentary in 2021.
Source: Al Jazeera + social networking sites