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<p>Selma Blair was born on June 23, 1972, in Southfield, Michigan. She is an American <a href="/biography/selma-blair">actress</a> known for her work across television, film, and theatre. Her parents are Molly Ann Beitner and Elliot I. Beitner. Selma is the youngest of four siblings. Her parents divorced when she was 23, and following the divorce, she changed her surname to Blair. Her father passed away at the age of 82.</p>

<h2>Education and Academic Background</h2>

<p>Blair attended Hillel Day School and later Cranbrook Kingswood, both in Michigan. She began her college education at Kalamazoo College, where she studied photography. At age 20, she moved to New York City, enrolling at New York University (NYU). Eventually, she transferred to the University of Michigan, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a double major in Fine Arts and English.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>Selma Blair has shared that she lost a significant love interest in 1990; he was 18 years old at the time of his passing, an event she says had a profound impact on her outlook on life. In 2004, she divorced her <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmet_Zappa">husband</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmet_Zappa">Ahmet Zappa</a>, a <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ahmet_Zappa">writer</a> and producer, citing irreconcilable differences. From 2008 to 2010, she dated <a href="/biography/mikey-day">comedian</a> <a href="/biography/mikey-day">Mikey Day</a>. In 2010, she entered a relationship with fashion designer Jason Bleick. They welcomed a son, Arthur Saint Bleick, on July 25, 2011. The couple separated the following year.</p>

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<h2>Acting Career</h2>

<p>Blair began her acting journey in 1990 with a theatre production of <em>Murder in the Cathedral</em>, although she later admitted to struggling in her debut performance. While in New York, she pursued formal acting training and auditioned frequently, eventually landing her first television role in an episode of the Nickelodeon series <em>The Adventures of Pete & Pete</em>.</p>

<p>She secured her first lead film role in <em>Strong Island Boys</em>. Blair later co-starred with <a href="/biography/karl-urban">Karl Urban</a> in the television pilot <em>Amazon High</em>, portraying an orphaned high school student who travels through time. Although she was briefly considered for the role of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joey_Potter">Joey Potter</a> in <em>Dawson’s Creek</em>, the part ultimately went to <a href="/biography/katie-holmes">Katie Holmes</a>. She also auditioned for <em>Buffy the Vampire Slayer</em> but was not cast.</p>

<h2>Breakthrough and Mainstream Success</h2>

<p>Blair's breakthrough came in 1999 with her role as Cecile Caldwell in the film <em>Cruel Intentions</em>, an adaptation of the French novel <em>Les Liaisons Dangereuses</em>. The film was a commercial success and earned her critical attention. For her performance, she received a nomination at the MTV Movie Awards.</p>

<p>Following this, she starred as Zoe Bean in the television series <em>Zoe, Duncan, Jack and Jane</em>, alongside <a href="/biography/michael-rosenbaum">Michael Rosenbaum</a> and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azura_Skye">Azura Skye</a>. She expanded her resume with roles in films such as <em>Down to You</em>, <em>Kill Me Later</em>, and <em>The Sweetest Thing</em>. Her international success was cemented with her role in the 2001 comedy film <em>Legally Blonde</em>, which topped the U.S. box office.</p>

<h2>Other Endeavors</h2>

<p>Throughout her career, Selma Blair has appeared in a variety of notable films spanning multiple genres. Outside of acting, she has been involved in fashion and advocacy, often using her public platform to engage in political and philanthropic causes.</p>

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