«Breaking News» Sarah Michelle Gellar applauds friend Selma Blair for handling MS with 'grace' and 'dignity'

It's been a big week for Selma Blair, who this Sunday made her first public appearance since disclosing she has multiple sclerosis back in October 2018.

And friend Sarah Michelle Geller says she couldn't be more 'proud' of the way her longtime pal, 46, is handling her situation with utmost poise.

The Buffy The Vampire Slayer star, 41, commended her Cruel Intentions castmate for her 'dignity' and 'grace' in a touching Instagram tribute to the actress Monday.

There for her: Sarah Michelle Geller (above in December 2018) sent a message of love and support to longtime pal Selma Blair on Wednesday

Empowering: Sarah's tribute began with a glorious photo of the Another Life talent in the breathtaking pastel gown she donned to Sunday's post-Oscars celebrations. In the portrait, the fearless Selma holds out her cane with power

Sarah's tribute began with a glorious photo of the Another Life talent in the breathtaking pastel gown she donned to Sunday's post-Oscars celebrations. In the portrait, the fearless Selma holds out her cane with power.

'This is my dear friend @selmablair,' the FoodStirs founder wrote while lauding her strength and bravery for stepping into the spotlight.

'To say I’m proud, would be a gross understatement,' she continued. 'When I have a cold, I want to hide from the world under my covers. But not Selma. 

'She is facing this diagnosis, the way she faces everything, with dignity, grace and head on. I know the support and encouragement that she has received on this platform has truly been a source of strength for her. This is not an easy journey, but Selma will not let this define her. I love you James.'

Blair, who got to know Geller while working on 1997's Scream 2 together and they again collaborated in 1999 on Cruel Intentions, commented on the post back, simply saying: 'I love you do dearly.' 

They go way back: Blair got to know Geller while working on 1997's Scream 2 together and they again collaborated in 1999 on Cruel Intention

Pain: Actress Selma Blair has spoken out her multiple sclerosis in a candid new interview, revealing that she felt some 'relief' after being diagnosed with the chronic disease

Ignored: The 46-year-old said she spent years being ignored by doctors, who would tell her that her symptoms were just the result of her being an 'exhausted single mother'

She also sent her love to Selma in a tweet shortly after the star disclosed her diagnosis, writing: 'I love you, I’m proud of you, and there is nothing I wouldn’t do for you.'

WHAT IS MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS?

Multiple sclerosis (known as MS) is a condition in which the immune system attacks the body and causes nerve damage to the brain and spinal cord.

It is an incurable, lifelong condition. Symptoms can be mild in some, and in others more extreme causing severe disability.

MS affects 2.3 million people worldwide - including around 400,000 in the US, and 100,000 in the UK.

It is more than twice as common in women as it is in men. A person is usually diagnosed in their 20s and 30s.

The condition is more commonly diagnosed in people of European ancestry. 

The cause isn't clear. There may be genes associated with it, but it is not directly hereditary. Smoking and low vitamin D levels are also linked to MS. 

Symptoms include fatigue, difficulty walking, vision problems, bladder problems, numbness or tingling, muscle stiffness and spasms, problems with balance and co-ordination, and problems with thinking, learning and planning.

The majority of sufferers will have episodes of symptoms which go away and come back, while some have ones which get gradually worse over time.

Symptoms can be managed with medication and therapy.

The condition shortens the average life expectancy by around five to 10 years.

Selma stepped into the spotlight again on Tuesday when she appeared on Good Morning America to talk about her health.

During her sit down with Robin Roberts, Blair confessed how 'relieved' she was once she was finally given her diagnosis after years of being 'in pain.' 

'I cried, I had tears,' she said of her reaction to the diagnosis. 'They weren't tears of panic. They were tears of knowing I now had to give in to a body that had loss of control.

'And there was some relief in that. Cause ever since my son was born, I was in an MS flare-up and didn't know, and I was giving it everything to seem normal.'

She also admitted to 'self-medicating' to cope with the pain and exhaustion of her then-unknown condition.

'I was self-medicating when [son Arthur] wasn't with me,' she said. 'I was drinking, I was in pain.

'I wasn't always drinking, but there were times when I couldn't take it. And I was really struggling with how am I going to get by in life.'

Sarah Michelle wasn't the only one sharing her love for Selma online.

Director Guillermo Del Toro, who worked with the actress on 2004's Hellboy and again during the film's 2008 sequel, wrote a touching message for her Tuesday.

'Selma is a wonderful paradox: vulnerable and strong. Incredibly strong: a fighter. Her extra dry sense of humor and absurdist wit complete one of my favorite human beings.'  

She retweeted his message with love on Wednesday, writing back: 'I couldn’t love and admire you more. love your wacky little monkey brain, selmita.'

Sending his love: Director Guillermo Del Toro, above with the star in 2008, wrote a touching message for her Tuesday, tweeting: 'Selma is a wonderful paradox: vulnerable and strong. Incredibly strong: a fighter. Her extra dry sense of humor and absurdist wit complete one of my favorite human beings'

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