Selma Blair Carries a Cane Amid MS Battle at 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party
Selma Blair walked the red carpet at the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art holding a black cane with a curved silver handle, presenting a striking combination of high fashion and visible mobility aid as she continued to live publicly with multiple sclerosis.
Selma Blair: Red Carpet Look and Accessories
Blair wore a custom black gown that featured a voluminous skirt reaching the ground and a bodice with black stripes laid over a flesh-colored lattice, creating a daring, near-sheer effect. The gown’s tilted top emphasized her hips while its sleeveless cut showcased her arms. She accessorized with a thick diamond choker, bracelets on both wrists and what appeared to be two large diamond rings on her left ring finger. Her hair was styled in a sleek ponytail, completing the polished look. The dress was custom-made and designed by Tamara Ralph.
Mobility Aids and MS Visibility
Blair carried a black cane with a curved silver handle, an item she has been photographed using as she manages her battle with multiple sclerosis. She has been open about living with the condition since her diagnosis in 2018. The cane served both as a mobility aid for the evening and a visible statement of disability presence on a high-profile red carpet. The previous year at the Vanity Fair party she attended with her service dog Scout.
Adaptive Fashion Work and Broader Context
Beyond the red carpet, Blair has engaged in efforts to improve clothing accessibility. In 2023 she collaborated with a designer and a national shopping network to produce an inclusive clothing line called Isaac Mizrahi Live! x Selma Blair. That collection emphasized features such as easy-open necklines, stretch fabrics, magnetic closures and flat seams, and also focused on washability, affordability and very soft textiles—attributes intended to reflect universal design principles and practical needs.
Her appearance at the Vanity Fair event took place at the party’s new location at LACMA and came at the close of the awards season. The 98th Academy Awards night that preceded the party concluded the season with Best Picture honors going to One Battle After Another, alongside acting awards for Michael B Jordan and Jessie Buckley.
Blair’s red carpet moment combined fashion and advocacy, underscoring her ongoing public presence while living with MS and her continued interest in accessible design for people with disabilities.
