'She's vile': Selma Blair faces backlash after Islamophobic comment goes viral

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Selma Blair, an actor best known for films like 'Cruel Intentions' and 'Hellboy', is facing intense backlash after leaving an inflammatory comment criticizing two US Representatives on a viral Instagram post.

Blair thanked the video creator for disparaging the lawmakers and added her own incendiary rhetoric. The comment has since sparked outrage across social media platforms, with critics blasting Blair for promoting Islamophobia, as per NBC News.

Council on American–Islamic Relations criticizes Selma Blair

The controversy began when Abraham Hamra, a Syrian Jewish refugee, posted an Instagram video last week criticizing Reps. Rashida Tlaib and Cori Bush for being the only two members of Congress to vote against a bill aimed at preventing anyone involved in a recent terrorist attack in Israel from immigrating to the US.

In the video, Hamra refers to Tlaib, the only Palestinian American in Congress, as a "liar," "moron" and "hateful antisemite."

Blair left a comment on the post thanking Hamra and stated: "Deport all these terrorist supporting goons. Islam has destroyed Muslim countries and then they come here and destroy minds. They know they are liars. Twisted justifications. May they meet their fate."

Blair’s inflammatory comment, now deleted, sparked immediate backlash across social platforms. Critics accused the actor of promoting Islamophobia and bigotry. Additional stars such as Michael Rapaport and Debra Messing also voiced their support for Hamra's Instagram video; however, their comments remain unremoved.

The Council on American–Islamic Relations criticized Blair and urged her to apologize and engage in a conversation with the Muslim-American community.

CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell emphasized that, "No one is born a bigot, and we should never assume that someone is doomed to remain a bigot. Based on the hateful and ignorant remarks that Ms. Blair made, we doubt that she has ever engaged in any meaningful interactions with her Muslim colleagues in Hollywood or other members of the American Muslim community."

Internet criticizes Selma Blair's Islamophobic comment

The revelation of Blair's Islamophobic comment swiftly prompted a wave of criticism from online users. One individual on X expressed strong disapproval, stating, "She’s vile. And to think she considers herself a representative and advocate to the disabled community is offensive."

Another user raised doubts about Blair's significance, commenting, "I’d say boycott her but who is she anyway?" One user questioned Blair's current professional status, writing, "Is Selma even working still to be dropped from anything?"

The sentiment of cancelation was echoed by another person who straightforwardly declared, "Cancel Selma Blair!" Adding to the chorus of disapproval, a user highlighted alleged past behavior, stating, "She also liked posts disparaging migrants at the US border and Black people. She can hang with her D List friend Debra and Noa and be vile."

Amidst the criticism, one user speculated on Blair's employment status, remarking, "Does Selma even have any jobs that she could be canceled from?"

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