Selma Blair

Birthday: 23 June 1972, Southfield, Michigan, USA

Birth Name: Selma Blair Beitner

Height: 163 cm

One of our most exciting and versatile actresses, Selma Blair first gained attention for her performance in Cruel Intentions (1999), a youthful retelling of the classic novel "Les Liaisons Dangereuses".Selma was born in Southfield, Michigan, to Molly Ann (Cooke), a judge, and Elliot I. Beitner, a lawyer. She had a Jewish upbringing. After graduating from high school in Michigan, Selma moved to New York City to pursue her goal of being a photographer but found her way to acting classes at The Stella Adler Conservatory and Stonestreet Studios.Selma starred for two seasons as the title character in the WB's Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane (1999) and then appeared in the hit comedy, Legally Blonde (2001) opposite Reese Witherspoon. She then starred opposite Cameron Diaz and Christina Applegate in The Sweetest Thing (2002) and in two independent films that garnered her much critical acclaim: Dana Lustig's Kill Me Later (2001) and Todd Solondz's controversial Storytelling (2001).In 2004, Selma starred in Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy (2004) and appeared in John Waters's A Dirty Shame (2004). Her other film credits include Paul Weitz's In Good Company (2004), opposite Topher Grace in Pretty Persuasion (2005), opposite Stellan Skarsgård in w Delta z (2007), in Ed Burns's Purple Violets (2007), in Robert Benton's Feast of Love (2007) starring opposite Morgan Freeman and Greg Kinnear.and Newton Thomas Sigel's award-winning short film, The Big Empty (2005) opposite Elias Koteas.2008 was a busy year for Selma Blair. After My Mom's New Boyfriend (2008) (aka "Homeland Security"), Selma returned to the big screen as "Liz Sherman" in Guillermo del Toro's blockbuster sequel, Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008). She also starred in an independent film by writer and director Lori Petty, titled The Poker House (2008), starring opposite Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, Jennifer Lawrence. In the fall of 2008, Selma went to television and shot one season with NBC's Kath & Kim (2008), starring opposite Molly Shannon. In the fall of 2009, Selma took to the stage and played "Kathleen" in award-winning playwright Rajiv Joseph's "Gruesome Playground Injuries". In 2010, Selma starred in the suspense thriller, Columbus Circle (2012), starring opposite Jason Lee, Amy Smart, Giovanni Ribisi and Kevin Pollak. Selma did some shorts during 2010, including 3 episodes of Lisa Kudrow's Web Therapy (2008), a Danko Jones music video starring opposite Elijah Wood, a guest episode of Fred Armisen's web TV show Portlandia (2011) and a Mollie Jones short titled Animal Love (2011). Selma completed two films in 2011. In Their Skin (2012), a home invasion thriller, starring opposite James D'Arcy, and Dark Horse (2011) - Todd Solondz's latest film starring opposite Jordan Gelber, Christopher Walken and Mia Farrow. Dark Horse (2011) was selected for competition and is set to have its world premiere at the 68th annual Venice Film Festival followed by the Toronto Film Festival in September of 2011. 2011 also brings Selma Blair's latest project, motherhood. Selma and her "Ever Clothing" fashion designer boyfriend, Jason Bleick, welcomed their son, Arthur Saint Bleick, on July 25th 2011. Hide

I think Vegas is the answer for pregnant people because of insomnia. It's open all the time and you Show more I think Vegas is the answer for pregnant people because of insomnia. It's open all the time and you go down and play your silly slots. Hide

Perhaps I have managed some sort of longevity because I haven't won the lead roles. I don't have the Show more Perhaps I have managed some sort of longevity because I haven't won the lead roles. I don't have the pressure of being a world-famous bombshell that has detonated. Hide

I don't have the pressure of being a world-famous bombshell that has detonated. I don't have the pressure of being a world-famous bombshell that has detonated.

I think we all feel like misfits when we open our mouth sometimes, you know? I think we all feel like misfits when we open our mouth sometimes, you know?

I have three sisters, that's it for the family. I have three sisters, that's it for the family.

It's fun to go to the movies and be scared. It's fun to go to the movies and be scared.

If I get married, it's something you really have to work at. It's hard enough to work at having a re Show more If I get married, it's something you really have to work at. It's hard enough to work at having a relationship with best friends and girls that are in the business. Hide

My first crush was Spock. I thought it didn't get any better than Spock. My first crush was Spock. I thought it didn't get any better than Spock.

I think I'm under the radar enough where I don't think I'm typecast as anything yet, so I'm pretty f Show more I think I'm under the radar enough where I don't think I'm typecast as anything yet, so I'm pretty free and clear. Hide

On husband Ahmet Zappa's noteworthy proposal: "I said, 'I need something to make sure that this is r Show more On husband Ahmet Zappa's noteworthy proposal: "I said, 'I need something to make sure that this is real,' a Ferrari or something, and so he gave me a highlighter pen. It was a yellow highlighter pen. ... He told me that his father, Frank Zappa, had asked his mother to marry him with a pen". Hide

The problem with paparazzi is that it makes you question your boundaries, like, how do I say, 'That' Show more The problem with paparazzi is that it makes you question your boundaries, like, how do I say, 'That's enough guys?' Hide

I think it's been confusing for people because I haven't had a linear career. I think it's been confusing for people because I haven't had a linear career.

It was like I had a baby and I suddenly started to feel I could play anything. It was like I had a baby and I suddenly started to feel I could play anything.

I'm pretty much a loner and I've lived under the radar. I'm pretty much a loner and I've lived under the radar.

I think I'm more approachable with long hair. When it's short, I come across as being artsy and weir Show more I think I'm more approachable with long hair. When it's short, I come across as being artsy and weird. Hide

Bathroom humor, fart, and poo poo humor in movies gets a laugh. It's a pretty easy audience, and tha Show more Bathroom humor, fart, and poo poo humor in movies gets a laugh. It's a pretty easy audience, and that's been around for ages. Hide

I went through a period of pulling away from everything - acting, people - not sure if I would ever Show more I went through a period of pulling away from everything - acting, people - not sure if I would ever have a voice in this business. Hide

I'm open to anything. I would love to play someone completely off the wall. I'm open to anything. I would love to play someone completely off the wall.

I will do almost anything for the sake of a joke or for the sake of someone's real belief in somethi Show more I will do almost anything for the sake of a joke or for the sake of someone's real belief in something to help tell a story. I will not do something shocking for the sake of being nasty. If it's not hurting anyone's feelings, I'm in on the joke. Hide

Part of me would love to have been a leading lady because there's a lot of glamor that goes with tha Show more Part of me would love to have been a leading lady because there's a lot of glamor that goes with that and a lot of applause, but I've been very blessed. Hide

I played teen roles until high definition came out, and I could never understand it. I would go in f Show more I played teen roles until high definition came out, and I could never understand it. I would go in for adult roles and be older than many of the people auditioning, but they'd cast the girl without a line on her face. Hide

I have no fears when it comes to my hair or clothes. I have no fears when it comes to my hair or clothes.

A wedding is such a girl thing. A wedding is such a girl thing.

I love to laugh and well, who doesn't? I love to laugh and well, who doesn't?

I have no ego, I'll make fun of myself, and I'll make fun of being humiliated. I get it. I have no ego, I'll make fun of myself, and I'll make fun of being humiliated. I get it.

I'm one of those hovering mothers and I know it's really important to have an independent child, so Show more I'm one of those hovering mothers and I know it's really important to have an independent child, so I'm trying to back off, but it's hard. I love him so much, and he's so funny and cute to me. Hide

I was a smoker for about 20 years. I was a smoker for about 20 years.

My sister, I have a sister who's 12 years older, she was always the party girl, the outrageous one. My sister, I have a sister who's 12 years older, she was always the party girl, the outrageous one.

I put my foot in my mouth every time I'm interviewed. I put my foot in my mouth every time I'm interviewed.

[on performing in Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)] I loved being surrounded by monsters and I gue Show more [on performing in Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)] I loved being surrounded by monsters and I guess it goes back to my childhood. I loved fairy tales - Aesop's Fables, Grimm's Fairy Tales. I was a big fan of Little Matchstick Girl. Hide

In high school I would mess with my hair and makeup all the time. In high school I would mess with my hair and makeup all the time.

God knows, I never want to hurt someone's feelings. God knows, I never want to hurt someone's feelings.

I used to wear a lot of red lipstick, and when I got a pimple, I'd cover it up with eyeliner to turn Show more I used to wear a lot of red lipstick, and when I got a pimple, I'd cover it up with eyeliner to turn it into a beauty mark. Hide

I never want to be a showoff or attention getter or something that, truthfully, is kind of repulsive Show more I never want to be a showoff or attention getter or something that, truthfully, is kind of repulsive to me, but I get uncomfortable. Hide

It's fun to play mom. Last I knew I was playing a 17-year-old who graduated. It's fun to play mom. Last I knew I was playing a 17-year-old who graduated.

I'm flat-chested, I'm short, I'm brunette, I have droopy eyes, and so people have a hard time castin Show more I'm flat-chested, I'm short, I'm brunette, I have droopy eyes, and so people have a hard time casting me as a 'beauty.' Hide

My mother dressed me always very conservatively. My mother dressed me always very conservatively.

Jason Lee made me laugh all the time because he's so big, and I love how goofy bodies can be. Jason Lee made me laugh all the time because he's so big, and I love how goofy bodies can be.

I have very little faith that I'll ever find someone. I've had some bad luck and I've made some bad Show more I have very little faith that I'll ever find someone. I've had some bad luck and I've made some bad choices - not in men, but in how I've chosen to deal with relationships. Hide

I think getting married gave me a focus. It gave me a focus and direction I want to have in my life. Show more I think getting married gave me a focus. It gave me a focus and direction I want to have in my life. And I think having another person that you make such a purposeful bond with has given me the opportunity to see how that can be with all the other aspects of my life. Hide

I can't afford security. I can't afford a gated house. So, I feel a little vulnerable. I wish some l Show more I can't afford security. I can't afford a gated house. So, I feel a little vulnerable. I wish some laws would come into play. Hide

I don't always know how to communicate. I think I get a bit unfiltered and a bit strange to people. I don't always know how to communicate. I think I get a bit unfiltered and a bit strange to people.

I don't like slugs and tentacles and calamari or anything. Actually, tentacles made me turn into a v Show more I don't like slugs and tentacles and calamari or anything. Actually, tentacles made me turn into a vegetarian in high school. I'm not anymore, but in high school, we were dissecting squid. Hide

I do turn down things that I feel aren't right for me, like when it's some kind of adolescent thing Show more I do turn down things that I feel aren't right for me, like when it's some kind of adolescent thing that might typecast me, but I'm not worried about it. Hide

I'm a working actress able to make choices based on characters rather than what I 'should' do for my Show more I'm a working actress able to make choices based on characters rather than what I 'should' do for my career. Hide

I go from being hugely hopeful and entertaining to... really not. I'm not manic depressive, but I ca Show more I go from being hugely hopeful and entertaining to... really not. I'm not manic depressive, but I can really go to the darker side. Hide

Selma Blair's FILMOGRAPHY

as Actor (167)

Girl

Project Runway - Season 14

Portlandia - Season 6

Project Runway - Season 13

American Idol - Season 20

Comedy Bang! Bang! - Season 4

Cruel Intentions

Comedy Bang! Bang! - Season 3

The 74th Primetime Emmy Awards

Hellboy Animated: Sword of Storms

Project Runway - Season 3

Anger Management - Season 2

The Talk - Season 13

Portlandia - Season 2

My Moms New Boyfriend

Web Therapy - Season 1 (2011)

Project Runway - Season 19

The Daily Show - Season 23

Friends - Season 1

Xena: Warrior Princess - Season 4

Project Runway - Season 5

Heathers - Season 1

American Idol - Season 19

American Idol - Season 9

Project Runway - Season 4

Another Life - Season 2

Selma Blair'S roles

Vivienne Kensington

Karen

Kate Wales

Jane Burns

Abigail Clayton

Liz Sherman

Emily Lott