Actress Selma Blair, who has multiple sclerosis, dazzled in Dancing with the Stars

This Monday night was the new season premiere of dancing with the Stars (Dancing with the Stars)where the biggest cheers and emotional moments were taken Selma Blairdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2018.

Actress Selma Blair, famous for films such as legally blonde, performed an impressive ballroom dance on stage with her partner Sasha Farber. The duo danced the Viennese waltz to the rhythm of Time of my lifeby David Cook.

Due to her multiple sclerosis, she was worried about her balance and everyone supported her by holding their breath. But she Selma exceeded everyone’s expectations. For someone with her physical limitations, she possessed extraordinary elegance and grace.

After her heartwarming performance, fans cried in the studio and social media multiplied the scene. She too began to sob following her routine, overwhelmed with emotion.

The return of the jury

When it became known that Selma Blair would be one of the contestants in season 31 of dancing with the Stars, the media began to pay special attention. The actress has been making public her fight against multiple sclerosis since she was discovered in 2018. A documentary last year showed how she bravely faced treatments, including an experimental stem cell one.

Selma and Sasha received 28 points by judges Bruno, Derek, Len and Carrie Ann. “I’ve never danced before and this is a dream come true,” said Selma.

Selma expressed her gratitude to Alfonso and covered her face crying. Bruno believed that she did magic. Carrie Ann was holding back tears and she thought she was dancing like a great artist. She “she danced beautifully”, in Len’s words, with “a lovely, lyrical movement”. It’s the ideal illustration, according to Derek, of someone refusing to let their illness define him.

One fan wrote how “inspiring” her performance was given her condition: “I almost cried watching Selma Blair dance! It was so inspiring … especially for other people who have multiple sclerosis or any other invisible disease! it really touched my heart! “God bless! #DWTS. “

Another fan thanked her for representing the MS community: “Selma Blair, it was great. Thank you for your courage and strength in representing the MS community. #DWTS.”

Fans were also delighted to see professional dancer Sasha let Selma take the lead: “Sasha really let Selma take the lead #DWTS.” Fans now can’t wait to see their favorite contestant advance further in the competition: “I love Selma Blair. For God’s sake, let her go far on #DWTS.”

Others criticized the judges for not giving Selma a high enough score compared to TikTok star Charli D’Amelio.

After her emotional performance, fans now can’t wait to see more of her work: “Okay, I’ve always loved Selma Blair, but now I love her more. Bring this woman back into the spotlight and be on my TV for something NOW. #DWTS # DWTS31 “.

However, some viewers do not want Selma to receive sympathy votes because of her condition, writing: “I understand that Selma has multiple sclerosis and I congratulate her on coming. She did well at her first dance. But I don’t want to see the people who give her marks of sympathy. Ahhhhhh If it’s not right, send that ass home! #DWTS. “

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