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Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: ‘It took me 30 years to get an MRI'

Selma Blair reveals the MS symptoms doctors dismissed since she was a kid: ‘It took me 30 years to get an MRI'

New York Post27-05-2025
The world learned about Selma Blair's multiple sclerosis diagnosis nearly seven years ago — but the autoimmune disease has been tormenting her for most of her life.
The 'Cruel Intentions' actress, now 52, can trace early symptoms back to her childhood, but claims doctors brushed off the red flags for decades.
'It took me 30 years to get an MRI,' Blair said last week during a panel at the second annual Women's Health Lab, hosted in partnership with Northwell Health's Katz Institute for Women's Health.
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3 Selma Blair was diagnosed with MS on August 2018.
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At the age of 7, Blair lost control of her bladder and use of her right eye and left leg — yet, after ruling out cancer, doctors and family branded her an attention seeker.
What they missed: Juvenile MS, a debilitating disease that affects the central nervous system by disrupting the flow of information within the brain and between the brain and body.
'If you're a boy with those symptoms, you get an MRI. If you're a girl, you're called 'crazy',' Blair told British Vogue in 2023.
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As a child, the 'Hellboy' actress would wake up laughing uncontrollably in the middle of the night.
Decades later, those laughs gave way to sudden, uncontrollable spells of sobbing.
'I just thought I was a hugely emotional person,' Blair said. In reality, MS had damaged her frontal lobe — like a brain injury.
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It would be another 40 years until she received the diagnosis.
3 Selma Blair with her service doc Scout at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in 2025
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'[I was] thrilled,' Blair told People earlier this month.
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'I felt like people thought it had to be some tragic thing, but I was like, 'No, you don't understand,'' she said. 'I was feeling tragic inside before.'
Blair, who shares 13-year-old son Arthur with ex Jason Bleick, said she often wondered what was 'wrong' with her before the diagnosis.
'I just did not understand how I was so different from people, but yet totally kind of fine-ish,' she told the outlet. 'I finally just felt seen.'
Nearly 1 million Americans have been diagnosed with MS, according to the National MS Society. The disease can affect anyone, including children.
You may be at higher risk if you're female, between 20 and 40, and of Northern European descent, per the Cleveland Clinic.
3 'If you're a boy with those symptoms, you get an MRI. If you're a girl, you're called 'crazy',' Blair said.
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Doctors don't know exactly what causes MS, but research suggests that factors like smoking, childhood obesity, low vitamin D levels and genetics could be possible triggers.
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Exposure to toxins like secondhand smoke and pesticides — as well as viruses such as Epstein-Barr or mono — may also increase the risk.
Early warning signs of the MS include blurred vision, muscle weakness and numbness.
As the disease progresses, symptoms can range from fatigue and dizziness to trouble with balance, bladder control, mood swings, muscle stiffness, and cognitive issues like memory and concentration problems.
Many patients experiencing periods of remission where signs of the disease fade. While there is no cure, treatments can help manage symptoms and reduce flare-ups.
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Last year, Blair revealed she suffered a major relapse after a stem cell transplant — but she's now in remission thanks to a new provider.
Her doctor — the first woman she's ever been treated by — took a holistic approach, including factoring in the actresses early menopause.
'It really did change my life completely,' Blair said at the Women's Health Lab panel. 'We found a way to manage my MS and I am doing really, really well right now.'
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Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham tease long-lost debut album

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The Best Tunnel Fits From The 2025-'26 WNBA Season: All Star Weekend

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Ozzy Osbourne was 'totally devoted' to wife Sharon and kids
Ozzy Osbourne was 'totally devoted' to wife Sharon and kids

New York Post

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Ozzy Osbourne was 'totally devoted' to wife Sharon and kids

Ozzy Osbourne was no ordinary man — especially to his wife and children. The world is in mourning after the Black Sabbath frontman died on Tuesday, July 23, with his loved ones confirming the news in a heartfelt statement. 'It is with more sadness than mere words can convey that we have to report that our beloved Ozzy Osbourne has passed away this morning. He was with his family and surrounded by love. We ask everyone to respect our family privacy at this time,' his wife, daughters Amiee, 41, and Kelly, 40, and sons Jack, 39, and Louis, 50, whom Osbourne welcomed with his first wife, shared on Tuesday. Advertisement 19 Ozzy Osbourne (center) with his family: Jack Osbourne, Sharon Osbourne, Kelly Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne and Aimee Osbourne. WireImage Following his death, several former colleagues have stepped forward to share their memories of the rock legend. Hollywood cinematographer Cameron Glendenning first met Ozzy and the family when he joined the crew of their hit reality show, 'The Osbournes' in 2002. Advertisement He continued working with the 'Hellraiser' singer, Sharon, Kelly and Jack until their MTV series came to an end in 2005 after four seasons before teaming up with the Prince of Darkness for the 2020 documentary 'Biography: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne.' 19 Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne pose in their backyard for 'The Osbournes.' Los Angeles Times via Getty Images 19 'The Osbournes' Ozzy (L), Sharon, Jack, and Kelly. Getty Images 19 Ozzy Osbourne with a young Jack. Redferns Advertisement Glendenning reminisced about Osbourne's commitment to his family, telling The Post the rock star had 'total devotion' for his wife and children. 'Sharon and Ozzy have a storied history of their marriage. And it's all the stuff of legend,' he shared in an exclusive phone interview on Tuesday. 'What I witnessed; it was just nothing short of devotion.' The award-winning cinematographer said Osbourne and Sharon's dedication to each other was 'inspirational.' 19 Cameron Glendenning told The Post 'what he witnessed' between Ozzy and Sharon was 'nothing short of devotion.' Getty Images Advertisement 19 He said the Osbourne family were 'totally in love and devoted to each other, and that wasn't for the cameras.' Juan Rico / BACKGRID 19 Ozzy had six kids, but only two (Jack and Kelly) appeared on the reality show. FilmMagic 'They were just totally in love and devoted to each other, and that wasn't for the cameras. That was just who they were,' Glendenning told The Post. 'They loved him so much. They all just absolutely adored him,' he reminisced about Osbourne's youngest kids, Kelly and Jack, who starred on the reality show with their parents. 'He earned it with them because he showed them a lot of love and adoration in return,' Glendenning added. 19 Ozzy Osbourne and Cameron Glendenning while filming 'The Osbournes.' Cameron Glendenning 19 Ozzy and Sharon with their three kids: Aimee, Kelly and Jack. Getty Images 'The absolute love and devotion that every one of them has for Ozzy, I think no matter how strong we all are, today's gotta be pretty hard,' he explained about how the family is likely coping with Osbourne's death. Advertisement Glendenning noted that his time with the Osbourne family was 'very special.' 'I'll cherish it forever,' he said. 'I will cherish every experience I have with him and that whole family. They're all wonderful people and I'm just grateful to know them.' 19 Cameron said he'll cherish his time with the famous family forever. FilmMagic Glendenning also told The Post that he has been in contact with the former reality TV and documentary crew about Osbourne's passing. Advertisement 'I think we're all definitely mourning him,' he shared. He compared Osbourne to The Rolling Stones' Keith Richards, now 81, noting they both had wild pasts. 19 The Post is told that 'The Osbourne' crew is 'mourning' the loss of Ozzy. Cameron Glendenning 19 Ozzy and his family pose for a photo in the early 2000s. ©MTV/Courtesy Everett Collection Advertisement 'I kind of thought he was going to be like a Keith Richards, man. I just thought nothing was going to kill him. You know, like, [he's] too tough to die,' Glendenning said during the interview. 'I felt like he really was one of those few people who was just such an absolute legend that you just, I don't know, maybe he was immortal, you know? I mean, he is.' Osbourne's wife made a similar comment back in 2010. 19 The heavy metal icon with two of his six children: Jessica and Louis. Getty Images Advertisement 'I've always said that at the end of the world there will be roaches, Ozzy and Keith Richards,' Sharon joked at the time. 'He's going to outlive us all. That fascinated me — how his body can endure so much.' While details surrounding Osbourne's death have not been revealed, Kelly shot down the idea that her parents had a 'suicide pact' — despite Sharon herself previously admitting to the agreement. 'That was bulls–t my mom said to get attention one time. And my dad's not dying. Stop,' Kelly posted to her Instagram Story on July 11. 19 Ozzy was able to see his sisters just weeks before his death. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images The five-time Grammy winner's two living sisters spoke out about his death, revealing they recently saw him at his final Black Sabbath performance on June 5. Noting that 'he was frail,' his siblings shared that his death 'still came as a shock.' Earlier this month, Osbourne reunited with the heavy metal band to perform their farewell concert in England. He performed the final show of his life and was able to watch his daughter, Kelly, get engaged to her boyfriend, Sid Wilson, the same day. 19 The rocker watched his youngest daughter, Kelly, get engaged earlier this month. Instagram/@kellyosbourne 19 Kelly shot down rumors that her parents had a 'suicide pact.' Instagram/@kellyosbourne The last several years of Osbourne's life were 'absolute hell' for the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer due to his Parkinson's diagnosis and other health ailments, he confessed on 'Piers Morgan Uncensored' in September 2023. 'My family has been so supportive,' he said at the time. 'I couldn't have done it without them. It's been really a bad scene.' The 'Mama, I'm Coming Home' singer also admitted that his final wish was to feel 'well enough' for one last live performance. 'That's what I'm working towards, and if I drop down dead at the end of it, I'll die a happy man,' Osbourne told Rolling Stone in 2023. 19 Sharon and Ozzy said 'I do' in 1982. WireImage 19 The couple with their three kids. Getty Images Black Sabbath posted a photo of the frontman on social media after his death, simply writing, 'Ozzy Forever.' The group's guitarist, Tony Iommi, shared a separate tribute on behalf of his band members. 'I just can't believe it,' Iommi said on X. 'My dear dear friend Ozzy has passed away only weeks after our show at Villa Park. 'It's just such heartbreaking news that I can't really find the words. There won't ever be another like him. [Terrence] Geezer [Butler], Bill [Ward] and myself have lost our brother. 19 Ozzy Osbourne with his family while getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. ASSOCIATED PRESS 'My thoughts go out to Sharon and all the Osbourne family,' he concluded. 'Rest in Pease, Oz. Tony.' Osbourne leaves behind his wife of 43 years, Sharon, and his six children — Aimee, Kelly and Jack, whom he shared with Sharon, as well as Louis, Jessica and Elliot from his first marriage.

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