We have learned that the famous actress will join the cast of ‘DWTS’ where she will battle it out with other celebrities for a reality dance tournament. Surprisingly, Blair would take up serious work while still suffering from the disease.
In October 2018, Blair revealed she had been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, after suffering from what she believed to be a pinched nerve or another disease altogether. Unfortunately, he was eventually told the problem was more serious.
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A source close to the show told The Blast, Selma will join Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son — Joseph Baena — and ‘RHONJ’ star Teresa Guidice on the dance floor. Also, country star Jessie James Decker will join the cast.
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Selma Blair Names Her Walking Stick, ‘Dance Partner’
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As we reported, Blair raised awareness of her condition and MS, in a documentary called, “Introducing, Selma Blair” which showcased everything she had to deal with including the enormous loss of movement in her legs that affected her walking and the loss of her ability to speak.
“It was a very difficult time in my life. People don’t say how painful it is, emotionally, it can be proof that you’re not well. But I want to tell the truth about MS. It’s important to me that people see what it’s like to live with the disease chronic,” he told People.
Interestingly, Selma was recently photographed using a walking stick — something she calls her “dance partner.”
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“Movement has been very important to me throughout my life. I was a gymnast. I always wanted to be a dancer, but I never had any talent, never took lessons, and then my movement suffered,” she told Harper’s Bazar. Adding, “But then I found the cane and realized how much I could handle it and how much coordination I still had, despite certain distractions. That set me free.”
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‘DWTS’ Starring Selma Blair Dances With Sasha Farber
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In the documentary, Blair outlines the treatment for the disease, including several rounds of chemotherapy and even undergoing a stem cell transplant that has put her MS in remission.
The drastic improvement of all that has helped his mobility to such an extent that he is now able to do more with his life and especially gives him more time with his son. “I’m working on it. Little by little, I can do all these things. I mean, I can’t say I can run, but I can jog to the mailbox if I practice a few times,” she told People.
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The full and official announcement of the ‘DWTS’ cast will be revealed during the September 8 episode of ‘Good Morning America’ and while there are rumors about who will be partnering, we’re told Selma Blair will be dancing with the pros. Sasha Farber.
Insider Says Selma Blair Is ‘Major Get’ For Dancing With The Stars
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A source close to the cast told The Blast, ‘Selma’s story is exactly what the show wanted and loved. It was a huge success for the show to bring Selma to dance this season. And he was very excited to try it. The emotion of the ballroom than what he will create will show everyone that you can do anything, even when you are faced with hardships or struggles in life. He’s going to be great for the show.”
This isn’t the first time ‘Dancing with the Stars’ has hosted an inspiring story — including amputee Amy Purdy, and war hero JR Martinez.
Dancing with the Stars airs live on Disney+ on September 19.
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