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Who starred in some of the most beloved films of the late ’90s and early 2000s, like Cruel Intentions, Legally Blonde, and The Sweet Thing? — Selma Blair is a true Hollywood icon. She has also made a name for herself in the fashion field, having worked on campaigns for Chanel, Miu Miu, and Marc Jacobs over the years.
And even after announcing her multiple sclerosis diagnosis in 2018, Blair didn’t shy away from the cameras. She has gone from actress to advocate, speaking out about her battle with the disease in award-winning documentaries, social media and even walking red carpets (with a cane and service dog Scout in tow), becoming one of the most recognizable faces in the disability community in the process.
The star has now been in remission from MS since 2021 and is finding new ways to balance these roles. What’s a good example? Her latest project, the Benny’s Eyewear capsule collection, consists of six stylish Italian frames that reflect her elegant yet eclectic aesthetic. A portion of all sales will be donated to the American Brain Foundation, which funds research to help prevent and treat brain diseases, including MS.
We sat down with Blair to talk about her glasses, Hollywood beauty standards, swapping her Juicy Couture tracksuit for Cameron Diaz, and whether she should leave her fabulous “Legally Blonde” outfit behind.
How did the collaboration with Benny’s come about?
That’s right, I never had glasses in my life. And we needed readers. I found a gorgeous pair. I bought it at Benny’s and I was wearing it, but I lost it. And I was so lonely! They were glasses that everyone loved. It seemed like every time we used Zoom, we got a full 5-minute glasses rating from everyone. And when they were gone, I thought: “I will never again be satisfied with hearing so many compliments.”
I needed it back so I called Susan at Benny’s. We are both from Michigan and grew up in the same area and developed a friendship. And I thought, “Could you work with me sometime? I have to have your glasses in my life forever.” And we came up with these together.
Which style from the new collection is your personal favorite?
Arthur is my favorite design that we came up with. I named it after my son. The arch at the top is wide so it has a feminine design, but when I tried it on, it was so cute! So it actually looks good on a 14-year-old boy. Who knew?
The last time I chatted with you, you said getting older was a “privilege,” and I loved that. By the way, you are very nice.
It’s very interesting. Some people who meet me say, “Oh my god, it’s so refreshing to see old faces!” (lol)
It is not kept in a garage. I don’t have Botox or fillers or anything on my face right now. And I’m 53 years old.
On the one hand, we’ve recently entered this fascinating era of plastic surgery transparency, with celebrities like Kris and Kylie Jenner openly discussing their breasts and tucks. What do you think about it? Chris’ facelift is the best work I’ve ever seen.
That’s amazing! All of them are wonderful, and I think it’s very kind of women to open up about them. Of course you don’t have to, but only if you need to, but in a way it’s nice to be able to get accurate information from a source. Because people are looking for it. We don’t cut people off (to get cosmetics jobs) anymore. It’s not, “Oh, they did something.” “Oh, that looks good. Where should I go?!” And I fully accept all information.
We don’t talk enough about your red carpet looks from the ’90s and 2000s. they were so chic. Has your personal style changed much since then?
I still have things in my closet that I had in the 90s. I’ve always had an underlying classical feel to what I like. Blue jeans and a white shirt, or something basic like Ralph Lauren. And all of those looks still work, look great, and keep so many people coming back.
My mom always said, “Spend a lot of money on clothes so you’ll still look great in 10 years.”
Sound advice. But back then, you were also following trends, right?
When I was young, it was good to expose my belly button, so I often did it. She had a nameplate belt that said “Selma.” I also wore a lot of Juicy Couture. In fact, when we did “The Sweetest Thing” with Cameron (Diaz) and Christina (Applegate), they sent us tracksuits with our names on them, and we were like, “Let’s swap!” So I wore Cameron’s.
Speaking of the early ’20s, Legally Blonde, which turns 25 this year, your character Vivian Kensington had the most incredibly preppy wardrobe. Reese Witherspoon famously kept all of Elle Woods’ costumes. Please tell me you were like that too?
I have to keep almost everything! But people like Reese and Sarah Jessica Parker (who wears her “Sex and the City” wardrobe) took their belongings home and archived them. They knew it was going to be tough.
My problem is that I love dropping things off and giving things away all the time. I’m going to put this and that stuff up for auction. For example, I wanted it to look like the brown Miu Miu that Vivian wears in the scene where Elle is wearing a Playboy bunny costume. I wish I had left that in.
The only thing I still have is that Argyle beret. And actually, I still have my Hellboy beret. A beret that lasts for days!
Where do you think Vivian will be in 2026 and what will she be wearing?
Vivian Kensington will be vice president, and she will wear everything I give her. She’ll be wearing a Miu Miu set!
This interview has been edited and condensed for clarity.
