While addressing the FAA's nationwide ground halt on Friday, Bill Maher directed a satirical barb at Selma Blair, humorously implying that the actress might be the culprit behind the widespread travel disruptions.
Maher opened Friday evening's monologue on HBO's "Real Time" by urging his audience to remain calm, despite the unsettling prospect that they might never make it home.
"We are witnessing breaking news precisely because it is Friday," he noted, pointing out that all flights across America had been grounded.With every aircraft in the country suspended, he concluded with a darkly humorous wish: that the viewers would indeed stay put for the weekend.
Continuing his remarks, Maher cast doubt upon the Trump administration's assurance that the ground stop stemmed from no "nefarious" cause, an assertion he leveraged to introduce the actress—renowned for her roles in "Legally Blonde" and "Cruel Intentions"—into the discourse.
Maher addressed his studio audience with a tone of skepticism, stating unequivocally, "I do not subscribe to their assertions." He proceeded to entertain a spectrum of speculative possibilities, suggesting that the matter in question might originate from a cyber intrusion attributed to China, or perhaps one executed by Iran.
He further posited that the source could be artificial intelligence itself, or even the actress Selma Blair.Emphasizing the profound uncertainty surrounding the situation, he concluded by noting that the true origin remains entirely unknown.
This remark elicited an uproar among the "Real Time" audience, as recording attendees erupted into raucous laughter and applause that momentarily drowned out Maher's voice.
Naturally, Maher's reference pertained to Blair's October detention, which followed her alleged assault on multiple individuals both aboard and subsequent to a Delta Air Lines flight.
Kennedy Airport, Blair was hospitalized and subsequently charged with second-degree assault; following her appearance before Queens Criminal Court, she was released on a $20,000 bail.
Subsequently, Blair released an apology video in which he stated, "What I can tell you, however, is remarkably straightforward and represents the most authentic truth I know about myself: not a single day in my life have I ever intended to cause harm or instill fear in anyone.
Consequently, to those whom I have let down, injured, and alarmed: I am profoundly sorry."
Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018, the actress faced a comparable incident in 2016 when she was ejected from an international flight departing Cancun following a disturbance that erupted during the aircraft's flight.
Reflecting on a significant error in judgment, she acknowledged that following a pleasant excursion with her son and his father, the consumption of alcohol in conjunction with prescribed medication precipitated a blackout.
This lapse in awareness resulted in言行 she now views with profound regret.At the time, she issued a statement underscoring the gravity of the matter, extending sincere apologies to every passenger and crew member she had disturbed, while expressing her gratitude toward those who assisted her in the immediate aftermath.She characterized herself as an imperfect individual prone to mistakes, burdened by the shame of this incident, and reiterated her profound remorse.
When approached by TheWrap regarding Joe Maher's monologue, a spokesperson for Blair offered no immediate comment.
New episodes of "Real Time with Bill Maher" are broadcast on Fridays at 10 p.m.
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