The actor, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis four months ago, reveals why she walked the Oscar's red carpet with a cane.
Three things gave Selma Blair life at the Oscars. The gown, the cape and the cane.
The actor walked the red carpet with a cane in her hand, making people believe in the power of fashion for the disabled.
Selma, who is suffering from multiple sclerosis, was diagnosed with the disease four months ago.
MS affects the brain or spinal cord and can cause vision, balance and muscular problems.
'I also never thought I'd get this bad, to tell you the truth,' she had revealed in an interview with Vanity Fair.
'I would like to partner with someone like Christian Siriano on a line for everyone -- not just people who necessarily need adaptive clothing, but for those who want comfort, too,' she added.
'It can still be chic. You shouldn't have to sacrifice style. Like, let's get elastic waistbands to look a little bit better.
'A cane, I think, can be a great fashion accessory.'
In a Instagram post, the actor poured her heart out about what walking the Oscars red carpet meant to her. Read on to find out what she had to say.
'I have become a different woman in the last few years, through struggles and the intense pride of motherhood.
'@vanityfair has always been a champion of mine.
'And yet, I have not fully realised my capabilities as an actress.
'I wanted to be at this red carpet to remember my first time attending with a not yet famous friend, @jakegyllenhaal.
'I believed in him and his career and wanted him there. And this dinner always symbolises so much.
'And I kept going because it was always a night in Hollywood that was full of Hollywood dreams with all the talent present in their glory. I loved to watch.
'I was invited this year. I am featured in the March issue.
'So this was a streak of light. To say I am here. I am still in an exacerbation, so there was some nervousness.
'I don't do anything the way I was once able. I will though. I can regain much. Mommas gotta work.
'And I will be able to do so much more on my own.
'Until that comes...this man (Troy Nankin, her manager) and a host of others light the way and hold the moon. Wanting me to shine brightly in a time that can be so challenging.
'He knew I wanted to be able to stand proudly as the woman I have become and hope to be.
'To be a part of something so special when my body won't move clearly yet.
'And then I felt the love from the photographers who have watched me goof around on red carpets since I was in my twenties. I felt the warmth of the bulbs. The strength of my gown. His attentive touch.
'And still I hoped my brain could send signals for the remainder of my time there. And I sobbed. And I appreciated every single second. Every surprising tear, he was there.
'As he has always been. And that is the reason I could. Thank you Troy. We got me just where I wanted to be. For a night.'
