Top 10 Selma Blair movies, ranked

Selma Blair has inspired many not only with her remarkable acting career but also through her battle with multiple sclerosis. Diagnosed with the autoimmune disease in 2018, she faced the challenge head-on, openly sharing her journey with her fans.

Selma Blair put all of her experiences in the 2021 documentary Introducing, Selma Blair, which was well-received by those affected with multiple sclerosis. These experiences were included in her autobiography, Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up (2022).

Born on June 23, 1972, in Southfield, Michigan, Selma Blair came from an influential family. Both of her parents were advocates with political connections. Selma started with photography at Kalamazoo College before joining the University of Michigan, New York.

She gained widespread recognition with her role as Cecile Caldwell in Roger Kumble's 1999 film Cruel Intentions. Since then, she has gained popularity for her diverse roles, especially in the first two Hellboy movies. Here are ten of Selma Blair's best movies for those interested in exploring her works.

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10 best works by Selma Blair that gained her recognition

1) Mom and Dad (2017)

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Written and directed by Brian Taylor, Mom and Dad is a dark comedy film featuring Selma Blair and Nicholas Cage. The movie centers on a mysterious disease that causes every parent to turn violent against their children. These events also contaminate the Ryan family, where a teenage girl named Carly must protect herself and her little brother Josh, who must survive the wrath of her parents for 24 hours.

Selma Blair plays the role of Kendall, the mother of the kids. She turns from a warm loving mother to a violent beast, filled with a determination for murder.

2) Dark Horse (2011)

Dark Horse is a 2011 comedy film written and directed by Todd Solondz. The story follows Abe, a shy and insecure man in his thirties who still lives with his parents. He earns his livelihood by working on a very low-grade job for his father. Hence, he makes his escape from reality within the world of imagination.

But life changes for Abe when one day he meets a woman named Miranda at a wedding. He immediately falls and asks for her hand in marriage. But she denies it, even though she shares similar feelings for him. Selma Blair in this movie plays the role of Miranda, the girl who encourages Abe to work hard, come out of his tragic condition, and be the best version of himself.

3) Feast of Love (2007)

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Directed by Robert Benton, Feast of Love is a romantic drama film based on Charles Baxter's 2000 novel of the same name. The movie weaves together multiple stories of people living in Portland, Oregon. Love is a dominant theme in the movie that connects every character. Morgan Freeman plays the role of its narrator, a father who still grieves over the death of his son.

Selma Blair plays Kathryn, Bradley's ex-wife, who leaves her husband to stay with a woman named Jenny. Through her role, Blair portrays that love can come to us in the most unexpected ways.

4) The Poker House (2008)

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Lori Petty made her directorial debut with The Poker House, whose screenplay she wrote by herself. Back in the 1970s, the movie has parts from Petty's own experiences. The movie depicts the struggle of a teenage girl named Agnes, who is forced to raise her two younger sisters, Bee and Cammie, while she battles addiction and prostitution.

Blair plays Sarah, a mother of three girls who is an alcoholic and drug addict. Sarah has to stay in a brothel with her three young girls to support her family and fulfill the desires of her partner Duval. The house where the three girls are raised is called the Poke House, for it is known for gambling and prostitution.

5) Cruel Intentions (1999)

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Cruel Intentions revolves around two wealthy siblings, Sebastian and Kathryn, who use their money and charm to keep on pursuing different partners in high school, only to humiliate them. Sebastian initially goes on to lure Celcile, an innocent girl, only to make fun of her in the end. But amid his cruel intentions, he finds himself genuinely falling for a girl named Annette.

Selma Blair plays Cecile Caldwell, an innocent and truthful young girl who becomes the prey of Sebastian and Kathryn's dirty tricks. Selma Blair, playing the role of Cecile, shows the range of diverse roles that the actress can perfect.

6) Highway (2002)

The movie Highway takes a trio of very talented actors, including Selma Blair, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Jared Leto. Jack and Pilot are two best friends, who have to flee from their home when a Las Vegas crimelord finds out that Jack was having an affair with his wife.

This running away turns into a long road journey, where they encounter several people and instances that test their friendship. Blair here plays the role of Pilot's ex-girlfriend, whom he hopes to meet again.

7) Legally Blonde (2001)

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The 2001 romedy movie directed by Robert Luketic is taken from Amanda Brown's novel Legally Blonde, published in the same year. The movie revolves around Elle Woods, who takes her admission to Harvard Law School just to get her ex-boyfriend Warner back. But slowly, in that process, she realizes her true potential and strives to become a successful lawyer.

Selma Blair plays the role of the prime antagonist of the movie Vivian Kensington, who becomes the girlfriend of Warner.

8) Hellboy (2004)

Based on the Dark Comics character Hellboy, the movie was directed by Guillermo del Toro. This film is the first live-action film of Hellboy and tells the story of a demon child who grows up to become an investigator. The Bureau of Paranormal Research and Defense employs Hellboy to fight supernatural threats.

Blair stars as Liz Sherman, a key member of the investigation team. Liz has supernatural abilities that allow her to create and control fire. She fights with controlling her powers and hopes to use them to help people and fight supernatural entities.

9) Hellboy II: The Golden Army (2008)

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Hellboy II: The Golden Army is the sequel to the first Hellboy movie, also directed by Guillermo del Toro. In this movie, an ancient threat is broken loose, an old fight between humans and supernatural characters, awaking the Golden Army.

Selma Blair reprises her role as Liz, assisting Hellboy with her powers to take over Nuada, the prime antagonist.

10) Introducing, Selma Blair (2021)

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Introducing, Selma Blair is a 2021 autobiographical documentary directed by Rachel Fleit. It follows the life of Blair, as she learns to shape her life after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis back in 2018.

Blair presents a very personal side of her in the documentary. The illness affects the nerves and spinal cord, and as a treatment, she had to go through a stem cell transplant. The documentary shows the most unfiltered version of Blair, where she is seen being completely honest with her true emotions.

These are some of the best Selma Blair movies, which viewers can stream to explore her work.

Edited by Shubham Soni