Selma Blair made history during this season Dancing With The Stars. The Legally Blonde Multiple Sclerosis was diagnosed in 2018 and actress. Her participation in the dance competition was an enormous undertaking, not only mentally but also physically. Although she stepped down from the competition in Monday’s episode, she’s claimed personal victory in more ways than one.
‘I Pushed As Far As I Could’
On Monday’s episode of Dancing With The StarsSelma Blair graciously left the competition. Multiple Sclerosis has been a problem for the actress for many years. The rare disease causes the immune system to eat away at the protective covering of the nerves, in turn disrupting the brain’s ability to effectively communicate with the body. Although the condition is often severe, early diagnosis and treatment can help to reduce the severity.
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Since her diagnosis in 2018, Blair’s condition has steadily improved, although the incurable condition must always be monitored. Her participation in the event was a natural decision. DWTSHer five performances were incredible and she was extremely brave. However, as Blair explained in Monday night’s episode, it’s good to push yourself, but it’s important to know your limits.
“You know I’ve been monitored and in touch with my doctors this whole process,”Blair told Sasha Farber her partner in dance, Blair, before their practice session. “I had these MRIs and when the results came back, it just all adds up to I can’t. I can’t. I can’t go on with the competition. I pushed as far as I could.”
She shared with the cameras that she was concerned by potential irreversible bone fractures. “With a chronic illness, you do have special considerations and my body is definitely taking a hit,”She admitted. “It’s way too much for the safety of my bones. There’s just intensive bone trauma and inflammation among rips and tears so I could do extensive damage that of course, I do not want.”
Blair received a perfect score for her final dance
She maintained that she was determined to perform with Farber once more, but she had to accept that. As Blair explained, she cared less about the personal risk and more about the example she’d be setting if she hurt herself for the sake of the competition. Blair explained that she was less concerned about the personal risk and more about setting an example if she hurt herself for the sake of competition. Cruel Intentions Star remarked that her desire to show her son that “sometimes you make hard decisions.”
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Blair and Farber danced to her last performance. “What the World Needs Now,”Leading the tearsy judges to award the couple a perfect score.
Blair was able to receive a flood of support following her difficult decision. This actress is a shining example of self-care.