Overview

• Selma Blair had to hide her multiple sclerosis symptoms and alcoholism treatment to maintain her acting career because she feared being deemed an "insurance risk."
• Doctors continually misdiagnosed Blair's symptoms for years before she received an MS diagnosis, which brought clarity.
• Blair retired from acting after filming a sitcom in 2009 due to extreme self-hatred and inability to manage her health.
• Blair's life has improved since disclosing her MS diagnosis, allowing her to become an advocate for those with disabilities.
• Blair hopes to return to acting but remains cautious about new opportunities.