| Category | Full Details |
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| Full Name | Selma Blair Beitner |
| Known As | Selma Blair |
| Date of Birth | June 23, 1972 |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm), according to Celebrity Net Worth; some sources list 5 feet 4 inches (163 cm). |
| Age | 54 years old as of October 17, 2026 |
| Birthplace | Southfield, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Actress, author, disability advocate |
| Famous For | Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, The Sweetest Thing, Hellboy, and Hellboy II: The Golden Army |
| Estimated Net Worth | $4 million; an unverified third-party estimate. |
| Main Income Sources | Film acting, television appearances, voice work, writing, and other entertainment projects |
| Career Began | 1990s |
| Years Active | 1990–present |
| Birth Name | Selma Blair Beitner |
| Nickname | No widely established public nickname reliably confirmed |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Molly Ann Cooke and Elliot I. Beitner |
| Father | Elliot I. Beitner, an attorney and labor arbitrator; died in 2012 |
| Mother | Molly Ann Cooke; died in 2020 |
| Siblings | Three older sisters: Elizabeth, Marie, and Katherine |
| Family Background | Youngest of four daughters |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Former Husband | Ahmet Zappa |
| Marriage Date | January 2004 |
| Divorce | 2006 |
| Former Partner | Jason Bleick, a fashion designer |
| Children | One son |
| Son’s Name | Arthur Saint Bleick |
| Son’s Birth Year | 2011 |
| Education | Kalamazoo College, New York University, and the University of Michigan |
| University Degree | Bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan |
| Fields of Study | Photography, psychology, and English |
| Acting Training | Stella Adler Conservatory and other acting studios |
| Early Television Work | The Adventures of Pete & Pete |
| Breakthrough Film | Cruel Intentions (1999) |
| Role in Cruel Intentions | Cecile Caldwell |
| Role in Legally Blonde | Vivian Kensington |
| Role in Hellboy | Liz Sherman |
| Role in The People v. O. J. Simpson: American Crime Story | Kris Jenner |
| Other Notable Work | The Sweetest Thing, Anger Management, Kath & Kim, and Heathers |
| Documentary | Introducing, Selma Blair (2021) |
| Book | Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up (2022) |
| Awards and Recognition | MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss with Sarah Michelle Gellar for Cruel Intentions |
| TIME Recognition | Named among the 2017 Person of the Year Silence Breakers |
| Health Advocacy | Publicly discusses multiple sclerosis and disability awareness |
| Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis | Publicly announced in 2018 |
| Hair Color | Naturally associated with dark brown hair; has worn different styles and colors |
| Eye Color | Not independently confirmed in a reliable biographical source |
| Weight | Not reliably confirmed |
| Hobbies and Interests | Acting, writing, photography, and creative arts |
| Instagram | Public Instagram presence; current official handle should be verified before publication |
| Residence | United States; exact current residence not included because it is not reliably confirmed |
| Religion and Heritage | Has discussed her Jewish upbringing and identity publicly |
| Current Career Focus | Acting, writing, public appearances, and disability advocacy |
| Financial Disclosure | No verified public statement establishing her total assets, investments, or liabilities |
| Net Worth Accuracy | Estimates may vary between websites and should not be treated as audited financial figures |