Selma Blair has shared an encouraging health update regarding her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis. The 52-year-old actress, who bravely disclosed her MS diagnosis in 2018, revealed on Thursday that she is now "genuinely symptom-free" from the relentless grip of this chronic autoimmune disorder.
"I'm thriving in ways I never thought possible. I've been experiencing an incredible surge of well-being for nearly a year now," the "Legally Blonde" starconfided to People magazine. "It's as if I've finally crossed into a realm where vitality and energy are not elusive phantoms. Embarking on outings and engaging in daily activities no longer fill me with dread."
With her health taking a positive turn, Blair reflected on her aspirations for the future, sharing with People that she is contemplating her dreams with renewed vigor. "It's quite amusing. I realize I haven't allowed myself the luxury of dreaming big enough. Now, I find myself pondering, 'What are my true aspirations?'" she mused.
"Since my diagnosis, exhaustion has been a constant companion," Blair elaborated. "I spent so many years merely striving to make it through each day, wracked with illness and fatigue. Now, I'm left wondering, 'Hold on, I don't even know what my life goals are anymore!'"
The "Cruel Intentions" actress revealed that her current aspirations are firmly rooted in her career, expressing her earnest desire to return to acting and hinting at several projects already in the pipeline. In January, Variety reported that Blair was making a triumphant return to the silver screen with roles in three upcoming films: "Stay Forte," a drama set against the backdrop of the Israel-Hamas conflict; "Silent," a supernatural thriller; and "There There," a poignant drama about twin brothers directed by real-life twins Michael and Mark Polish.
Beyond acting, Blair, who authored the heartfelt memoir "Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up" in 2022, also shared her intentions to pen a fantasy novel geared towards young adults.
Since going public with her diagnosis, Blair has been unwavering in her commitment to raising awareness about MS and supporting fellow sufferers. During her conversation with People, she vowed to continue "championing the cause of those living with chronic illness, advocating for better health outcomes, and exploring the paths to renewal when wishes seem unattainable. How can we ignite a newfound life force within ourselves?"
In an emotional Instagram post in August 2018, Blair courageously announced her MS diagnosis. "I have #multiplesclerosis. I'm currently experiencing an exacerbation," she wrote, among other poignant reflections. "Thanks to divine grace, sheer willpower, and the compassionate producers at Netflix, I still have a job—a job I cherish deeply. I'm disabled. I stumble at times. I drop things. My memory is hazy. My left side feels lost, like it's receiving directions from a faulty GPS."
"But we keep going," she continued, her resilience shining through. "I laugh, and though I'm unsure of the exact steps ahead, I promise to give it my all."
Since undergoing stem cell transplantation in 2021, Blair has been in remission from MS. Her journey, marked by both triumphs and trials, was poignantly documented in her 2021 documentary, "Introducing Selma Blair."
