Selma Blair (born June 23, 1972) is an American actress, who has worked in film, theatre and television. She has performed in feature films including Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, Hellboy, The Fog, Purple Violets and Hellboy II: The Golden Army. She also played the titular role of Kim in the US version of the TV series Kath & Kim.
Selma Blair In Pink Bikini
Audtioned for the role of Buffy on the TV show “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” (1997) which eventually went to Sarah Michelle Gellar, whom she appeared opposite in Cruel Intentions (1999).
Was supposed to be a regular on the TV show “Getting Personal” (1998), but was fired after the original pilot.
Originally moved to New York to pursue photography. Her plans soon changed, however, as she wound up studying at the Stella Adler Conservatory and Column Theater.
Before heading to New York, Selma spent her freshman year (1990-91) at Kalamazoo College where she did a play called “The Little Theater of the Green Goose” and studied photography.
Throughout high school she disliked her first name and went by just Blair.
Attended Cranbrook Kingswood School in Bloomfield, Michigan, at the same time as Elizabeth Berkley. Another graduate was Jaime Ray Newman.
Engaged to Ahmet Zappa (October 2003)
Former sister-in-law of Moon Unit Zappa, Dweezil Zappa, and Diva Zappa.
Wore a very large pair of fake breasts to play a stripper in the movie A Dirty Shame (2004), directed by John Waters.
Graduated from the University of Michigan in 1994 (BFA in Photography).
Wore a pale pink wedding dress for her wedding and had an identical dress made in black for the reception.
She has a one eyed dog named Wink
She and Ahmet Zappa were married at the Beverly Hills mansion of actress Carrie Fisher.
Went to camp at Black River Farm and Ranch, a horseback riding camp for girls.
References Sissy Spacek, Julie Hagerty, and Judy Davis as her influences.
Her mother was a judge and her sister was a police officer (for 11 years).
Developed a fear of the water and sharks after seeing Jaws (1975).
Best friends with Reese Witherspoon.
Announced that she and her boyfriend, fashion designer Jason Bleick, are expecting their first child together (13 January 2011).
Was in a relationship with Mikey Day, having met on the set of “Kath & Kim” (2008) (December 2008-August 2010).
Gave birth to her son Arthur Saint Bleick, with boyfriend Jason Bleick, 21 days late and weighing in at 7lbs 12oz (25 July 2011).
Was 5 months pregnant with her son Arthur when she completed filming on Dark Horse (2011).
Was in consideration for the role of Susan Johnson in Arthur (2011), but Jennifer Garner was cast instead.
