Selma Blair opens up about inspiring people with disabilities amid her MS diagnosis

Selma Blair has recently opened up about inspiring others living with disabilities and chronic illness amid her battle with multiple sclerosis.

Blair, who was first diagnosed with MS in 2018, spoke to Access Hollywood while being honoured as one of Glamour magazine's 2023 Women of the Year.

Blair confessed she never thought to be recognised for her advocacy, saying, “I am amazed at how life can change and that we all can continue to evolve and become more patient with ourselves and others.”

The Cruel Intentions star continued, “And that kind of has been the key to my voice, is hearing other people and disrupting on their behalf.”

Reflecting on her goal of dying alive, Blair told the outlet, “When someone perceives that something might be over, it ain’t over till it’s over,”

“You know, we’re still here, and I think dying alive is a very healthy goal to have instead of letting yourself fall, you know, further away from connecting,” added the 51-year-old.

Blair reportedly received the award alongside fellow honourees Brooke Shields, Mary J. Blige, Quinta Brunson, Millie Bobby Brown, America Ferrera and Geena Rocero.

Meanwhile, the actress was honoured with the Daring to Disrupt award at the annual event, which celebrates women who are “trailblazers in their fields and making positive change in their communities”.