Overview

• Actress and disability advocate Selma Blair honored seven influential disability activists at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards by wearing a custom cardigan embroidered with their names. The activists were Alice Wong, Sinéad Burke, Keely Cat-Wells, Maria Town, Andraéa LaVant, KR Liu, and the late Judy Heumann.
• The cardigan was designed by Lingua Franca and worn over a dark blue Isaac Mizrahi gown. Blair was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018 and has since become a prominent disability advocate.
• Blair received the 2023 Daring to Disrupt Award at the event and used her acceptance speech to discuss disability as a unifying, human experience, stressing its importance in fostering human connections.
• In addition to her advocacy, Blair has also contributed to the creation of a 15-piece disability-inclusive fashion line with QVC, emphasizing the need for accessible fashion options.
• Blair has been open about her MS diagnosis and her ongoing journey, including undergoing a risky stem cell transplant and her experiences with mobility aids. She has emphasized the importance of representation and removing stigma associated with disability.