Selma Blair takes in standing ovation at 2022 Emmy Awards amid yearslong multiple sclerosis battle

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Selma Blair received a standing ovation from the crowd at the 2022 Emmy Awards Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, amid her courageous yearslong battle with multiple sclerosis.The 50-year-old actress was showered with cheers as she made her way to center stage, telling the audience 'I am so, so honored,' and thanking them as her eyes welled with tears.The Cruel Intentions star was the award show's final presenter of the evening.

The latest: Selma Blair, 50, received a standing ovation from the crowd at the 2022 Emmy Awards Monday at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, amid her courageous yearslong battle with multiple sclerosis'I am honored to be here this evening to present the final award for Outstanding Drama Series, said Blair, who looked stunning in a black Alexander McQueen gown with yellow embellishments and her blonde locks neatly parted to the side.The Legally Blonde actress, who is mother to son Arthur, 11, with ex Jason Bleick, in 2018 went public with her diagnosis, which has impacted her ability to speak and use her left leg.

She detailed her journey in the 2021 documentary Introducing, Selma Blair. The American Crime Story alum on Saturday revealed that she will be on the 31st season of Dancing With the Stars, partnering with pro dancer Sasha Farber.Blair told E!

News, 'I'm so happy, so invigorated by this,' adding that her stint on the series marks 'a new chapter of growing my stamina and really healing - not just healing, but finding strength and support.' The actress was showered with cheers as she made her way to center stage She told the audience 'I am so, so honored,' and thanked them as her eyes welled with tears Blair, who looked stunning in a black Alexander McQueen gown with yellow.