01of 12Sarah Michelle GellarMichael Kovac/Getty ImagesWhen Selma Blair revealed her multiple sclerosis diagnosison Instagram in October 2018,Cruel Intentionscostar Gellar was one of the first to comment.“I love you, I’m proud of you, and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you,” she wrote, to which Blair replied, “I know that and am beyond grateful.“After Blair walked her first red carpet post-diagnosis in February 2019 - and gave a series of interviews about her condition -Gellar again spoke out on the platform.“This is my dear friend @selmablair,” shebegan in the poston Feb. 25. “Last night she stood on the world stage for the first time, since being diagnosed with MS. And later this week, she is taking an even bigger step, and speaking publicly on @goodmorningamerica (with, my girl crush @robinrobertsgma )““To say I’m proud, would be a gross understatement,” she continued. “When I have a cold, I want to hide from the world under my covers. But not Selma. She is facing this diagnosis, the way she faces everything, with dignity, grace and head on.““I know the support and encouragement that she has received on this platform has truly been a source of strength for her,” Gellar finished. “This is not an easy journey, but Selma will not let this define her. I love you James.“In response to the sweet message, Blair sent affection back to her pal. “I love you so dearly.”
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Sarah Michelle Gellar
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When Selma Blair revealed her multiple sclerosis diagnosison Instagram in October 2018,Cruel Intentionscostar Gellar was one of the first to comment.
“I love you, I’m proud of you, and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you,” she wrote, to which Blair replied, “I know that and am beyond grateful.”
After Blair walked her first red carpet post-diagnosis in February 2019 - and gave a series of interviews about her condition -Gellar again spoke out on the platform.
“This is my dear friend @selmablair,” shebegan in the poston Feb. 25. “Last night she stood on the world stage for the first time, since being diagnosed with MS. And later this week, she is taking an even bigger step, and speaking publicly on @goodmorningamerica (with, my girl crush @robinrobertsgma )”
“To say I’m proud, would be a gross understatement,” she continued. “When I have a cold, I want to hide from the world under my covers. But not Selma. She is facing this diagnosis, the way she faces everything, with dignity, grace and head on.”
“I know the support and encouragement that she has received on this platform has truly been a source of strength for her,” Gellar finished. “This is not an easy journey, but Selma will not let this define her. I love you James.”
In response to the sweet message, Blair sent affection back to her pal. “I love you so dearly.”
02of 12Freddie Prinze Jr.Matt Baron/BEI/REX/ShutterstockGellar’s husband, a close friend and costar of 2000’sDown to You,commented on the actress' initial Instagram post, “Love you Mama.”
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Freddie Prinze Jr.
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Gellar’s husband, a close friend and costar of 2000’sDown to You,commented on the actress' initial Instagram post, “Love you Mama.”
03of 12Jaime KingKing was alsoamong those to first show support, sharing sweetly on Instagram, “Always and forever I will take care of you, love you, and hold you. You are the strongest woman I know. We will get through this because you are a warrior. You are my beloved and for 20 years been the gift that I wish all women have. The pride I feel is beyond words. You are a light brighter than words can express. Now and forevermore… my dearest Blair, sister and best friend.”
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Jaime King
King was alsoamong those to first show support, sharing sweetly on Instagram, “Always and forever I will take care of you, love you, and hold you. You are the strongest woman I know. We will get through this because you are a warrior. You are my beloved and for 20 years been the gift that I wish all women have. The pride I feel is beyond words. You are a light brighter than words can express. Now and forevermore… my dearest Blair, sister and best friend.”
04of 12Kris JennerSteve Granitz/WireImageBlair opened up about her health ina newVanity Fairinterview, published Feb. 26. In the interview, she told the outlet thatJennerhad sent her flowers that “weremore expensive than my mortgage” after she went public with her diagnosis last fall.“She really is sharing something so vulnerable, and so scary,” Jenner toldVanity Fair.“She showed me what courage is, and how to be brave. I changed a bit of the way I live my life because of her.“The pair became friends when Blair played Jenner on FX’sThe People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Storyin 2016.
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Kris Jenner
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Blair opened up about her health ina newVanity Fairinterview, published Feb. 26. In the interview, she told the outlet thatJennerhad sent her flowers that “weremore expensive than my mortgage” after she went public with her diagnosis last fall.
“She really is sharing something so vulnerable, and so scary,” Jenner toldVanity Fair.“She showed me what courage is, and how to be brave. I changed a bit of the way I live my life because of her.”
The pair became friends when Blair played Jenner on FX’sThe People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Storyin 2016.
05of 12Christian SirianoGettyBlair’s longtime designer pal told PEOPLE Nowthat he’d known about the actress’s diagnosis for a while. “She walked for my10th anniversary show, which was two seasons ago,” he shared. “She was like, ‘Yeah, that is kind of why I couldn’t walk.'“That is what is most shocking, is that she didn’t know and wasn’t aware,” Siriano continued. “I think what is amazing is she is so strong and powerful and showing the world what you can be and have this diagnosis. I hope she gets better.“Blair has saidshe’d love to work on an adapative clothing line for people with and without disabilities - and Siriano is her dream design partner.
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Christian Siriano
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Blair’s longtime designer pal told PEOPLE Nowthat he’d known about the actress’s diagnosis for a while. “She walked for my10th anniversary show, which was two seasons ago,” he shared. “She was like, ‘Yeah, that is kind of why I couldn’t walk.’
“That is what is most shocking, is that she didn’t know and wasn’t aware,” Siriano continued. “I think what is amazing is she is so strong and powerful and showing the world what you can be and have this diagnosis. I hope she gets better.”
Blair has saidshe’d love to work on an adapative clothing line for people with and without disabilities - and Siriano is her dream design partner.
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Elizabeth Berkley
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“[He] gave me this diagnosis after finding lesions on that mri,“Blair wrote. “I have had symptoms for years but was never taken seriously until I fell down in front of him trying to sort out what I thought was a pinched nerve. I have probably had this incurable disease for 15 years at least. And I am relieved to at least know. And share.”
07of 12Michael J. FoxJohn Shearer/Getty; Jim Spellman/WireImageIn a sit-down onGood Morning Americawith Robin Roberts on Feb. 25,Blair revealed she reached out to Fox, who has Parkinson’s disease, for advice on how to cope.“I said, ‘I don’t know who to tell, I’m dropping things, I’m doing strange things.’ … He got in touch with me… but like really he gives me hope,” she said. “Plus I was like I have Michael J. Fox’s email now, I’m pretty cool.”
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Michael J. Fox
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In a sit-down onGood Morning Americawith Robin Roberts on Feb. 25,Blair revealed she reached out to Fox, who has Parkinson’s disease, for advice on how to cope.
“I said, ‘I don’t know who to tell, I’m dropping things, I’m doing strange things.’ … He got in touch with me… but like really he gives me hope,” she said. “Plus I was like I have Michael J. Fox’s email now, I’m pretty cool.”
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Pink
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In May 2019, Blair shared a photo with the singer on Instagram,calling her"My inspiration for joy every day.”
09of 12Shannen DohertyDoherty was diagnosed with breast cancerin March 2015, and beginning that August, went public with her treatments - the highs and the lows.In response to Blair’s news, she wrote on Instagram, “Your strength to share is not only a gift to others but to yourself as well. So proud of you and sending you some warrior strength and fierce love.“Blair replied, “Learned it from you dear one.”
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Shannen Doherty
Doherty was diagnosed with breast cancerin March 2015, and beginning that August, went public with her treatments - the highs and the lows.
In response to Blair’s news, she wrote on Instagram, “Your strength to share is not only a gift to others but to yourself as well. So proud of you and sending you some warrior strength and fierce love.”
Blair replied, “Learned it from you dear one.”
10of 12Jamie-Lynn SiglerSigler revealed her own MS battle- which started when she was 20 - in 2016, and gave support to her fellow actress via Instagram.“So proud of you,“she wrote.
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Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Sigler revealed her own MS battle- which started when she was 20 - in 2016, and gave support to her fellow actress via Instagram.
“So proud of you,“she wrote.
11of 12Jack OsbourneOsbourne was diagnosed in 2012, just two weeks after welcoming his first child with then-fiancée Lisa Stelly. In his comment to Blair,he wrote he was"sending you lots of love.”
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Jack Osbourne
Osbourne was diagnosed in 2012, just two weeks after welcoming his first child with then-fiancée Lisa Stelly. In his comment to Blair,he wrote he was"sending you lots of love.”
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Busy Philipps & Others
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