Selma Blair brings her son Arthur, ten, to a screening of Discovery+’s documentary on her life

All eyes were on actress Selma Blair as she arrived to a special screening of Discovery+’s documentary about her struggles with multiple sclerosis (MS).

While arriving to the star-studded premiere at Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the Cruel Intentions actress held hands with her ten-year-old son Arthur. 

For the occasion, the 49-year-old star stunned in a plunging silver sequined gown and glamorous makeup look, which included a bold plum lipstick.

Mother and son: All eyes were on Selma Blair as she arrived to a special screening of Discovery+’s documentary about her multiple sclerosis diagnosis 

Her sleek blonde bob was perfectly straightened as she kept a watchful eye on her little boy, who wore a structured blazer, shorts and red sneakers.   

She was surrounded by loved ones at the event, including her best friend and manager Troy Nankin, who sweetly embraced her on the blue carpet. 

As they posed for photos, he planted a kiss on her forehead, before they parted ways and she continued to mingle with other attendees.  

Doting mom: While arriving to the star-studded premiere at Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the Cruel Intentions actress held hands with her ten-year-old son Arthur

Doting mom: While arriving to the star-studded premiere at Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles on Wednesday, the Cruel Intentions actress held hands with her ten-year-old son Arthur

Beautiful: For the occasion, the 49-year-old star stunned in a plunging silver sequined gown and glamorous makeup look, which included a bold plum lipstick

Beautiful: For the occasion, the 49-year-old star stunned in a plunging silver sequined gown and glamorous makeup look, which included a bold plum lipstick

Stylish: Her sleek blonde bob was perfectly straightened as she kept a watchful eye on her little boy, who wore a structured blazer, shorts and red sneakers

Stylish: Her sleek blonde bob was perfectly straightened as she kept a watchful eye on her little boy, who wore a structured blazer, shorts and red sneakers

Gorgeous: Since people with MS face mobility challenges and an increase risk of falling, she walked with a cane at the event

All that glitters: Her dress hugged every curve on her toned frame

All that glitters: Her dress hugged every curve on her toned frame

Orange Is the New Black’s Taylor Schilling showed a glimpse of her toned midriff in a black crop top, which she layered under a matching blazer and pants.

She completed her timeless ensemble with a gold necklace, hoop earrings and light pink lipstick.

Unlike Schilling’s neutral look, Dr. Sandra Lee went for a colorful ensemble that consisted of a green satin blouse and long floral skirt.  

Longtime pals: She was surrounded by loved ones at the event, including her best friend and manager Troy Nankin, who sweetly embraced her on the blue carpet

Longtime pals: She was surrounded by loved ones at the event, including her best friend and manager Troy Nankin, who sweetly embraced her on the blue carpet

Friendly: As they posed for photos, he planted a kiss on her forehead, before they parted ways and she continued to mingle with other attendees

Friendly: As they posed for photos, he planted a kiss on her forehead, before they parted ways and she continued to mingle with other attendees

Glamarous: Director Rachel Fleit sported a glimmering dress and nude heels

Glamarous: Director Rachel Fleit sported a glimmering dress and nude heels

Blissful: The women smiled brightly at photographers as they posed with their arms wrapped around each other

Blissful: The women smiled brightly at photographers as they posed with their arms wrapped around each other 

Similarly, Annaleigh Ashford rocked a pink patterned minidress with puffed sleeves and a pair of gold, open-toed pumps. 

Director Rachel Fleit sported a glimmering dress and nude heels.

Blair also posed for photographs with James Lebrecht before heading inside to watch the upcoming film about her battle with MS, which she was diagnosed with back in 2018.  

Cool girl: Orange Is the New Black's Taylor Schilling showed a glimpse of her toned midriff in a black crop top, which she layered under a matching blazer and pants

Cool girl: Orange Is the New Black’s Taylor Schilling showed a glimpse of her toned midriff in a black crop top, which she layered under a matching blazer and pants

Looking good! She completed her timeless ensemble with a gold necklace, hoop earrings and light pink lipstick

Looking good! She completed her timeless ensemble with a gold necklace, hoop earrings and light pink lipstick

Timeless: The star accessorized with a black clutch and matching loafers

Timeless: The star accessorized with a black clutch and matching loafers 

Unlike Schilling's neutral look, Dr. Sandra Lee went for a colorful ensemble that consisted of a green satin blouse and long floral skirt

Florals: Annaleigh Ashford rocked a pink patterned minidress with puffed sleeves and a pair of gold, open-toed pumps

Unlike Schilling’s neutral look, Dr. Sandra Lee went for a colorful ensemble that consisted of a green satin blouse and long floral skirt

Since people with MS face mobility challenges and an increase risk of falling, she walked with a cane at the event.

Blair went public with her MS diagnosis in October 2018, after suffering for years with unexplained symptoms like falling, dropping things, and foggy memory.

She would go on to endure two months of gruelling chemo treatments in the summer of 2019 that was followed by intense physical therapy.

Brave: Blair also posed for photographs with James Lebrecht before heading inside to watch the upcoming film about her battle with MS, which she was diagnosed with back in 2018

Brave: Blair also posed for photographs with James Lebrecht before heading inside to watch the upcoming film about her battle with MS, which she was diagnosed with back in 2018

Normally associated with cancer, chemotherapy can also be quite effective at killing cells that break down the nervous system, which can result in slowing down the disease of stopping it completely. But it does come with a physical cost that varies from patient to patient.

By September of 2019, the Michigan native talked about physical therapy as being ‘the beginning of my journey to healing’ and ‘the long road to getting where I want to be.’

All along the way, Blair has been giving her 2.5 million Instagram fans and followers brief updates on her condition and snippets of her life moving forward.

People can now get an up-close look at her courageous journey in the new documentary which is released on the Discovery+ streaming service on October 21st.

How to watch: The documentary will be released on the Discovery+ streaming service on October 21st

How to watch: The documentary will be released on the Discovery+ streaming service on October 21st

What is Multiple Sclerosis?  

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that can affect the brain and spinal cord, causing a wide range of potential symptoms, including problems with vision, arm or leg movement, sensation or balance.  

It’s a lifelong condition that can sometimes cause serious disability, although it can occasionally be mild.

In many cases, it’s possible to treat symptoms. Average life expectancy is slightly reduced for people with MS.

It’s most commonly diagnosed in people in their 20s and 30s, although it can develop at any age. It’s about 2 to 3 times more common in women than men.

MS is 1 of the most common causes of disability in younger adults.

 Source: NHS  

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