Selma Blair goes makeup-free and hides behind large sunglasses as she steps out for lunch with friend after meltdown on flight 

She recently made headlines for an in-flight meltdown that was attributed to mixing alcohol and medication. The incident led to her being rushed to a hospital.

Nearly a week later, Selma Blair was spotted behind a large pair of black sunglasses as she and a friend grabbed lunch in Los Angeles.

The 44-year-old actress donned a black mini-dress as she and her pal dined al fresco at Joan's On Third on Thursday.

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Al fresco dining: Selma Blair was spotted behind a large pair of black sunglasses as she and a friend grabbed lunch at Joan's On Third in Los Angeles on Thursday

Al fresco dining: Selma Blair was spotted behind a large pair of black sunglasses as she and a friend grabbed lunch at Joan's On Third in Los Angeles on Thursday

Selma's mood seemed to be understandably serious considering the public meltdown she experienced. She has since apologized for the incident.

The Mothers And Daughter star said in a statement published by Vanity Fair: 'I made a big mistake yesterday.

Summertime chic: The 44-year-old actress donned a black mini-dress which put her lean legs on display
Summertime chic: The 44-year-old actress donned a black mini-dress which put her lean legs on display

Summertime chic: The 44-year-old actress donned a black mini-dress which put her lean legs on display

'After a lovely trip with my son and his dad, I mixed alcohol with medication and that caused me to black out and led me to say and do things that I deeply regret.' 

Blair still looked summertime chic for the relaxed outing on Thursday. The brunette beauty put her lean legs on display in the short black frock.

The sleeveless number also showed off her toned arms and featured cut-outs around the neckline.

She teamed the laid-back look with flat gold sandals and accessorized with a white beaded necklace.

Barefaced beauty: Selma appeared to be wearing minimal make-up instead opting for a pair of chic black shades for coverage

Barefaced beauty: Selma appeared to be wearing minimal make-up instead opting for a pair of chic black shades for coverage

Selma also carried a large green canvas TOMS tote bag over her shoulder. 

The bare-faced beauty appeared to be wearing minimal make-up instead opting for a pair of chic black shades for coverage.   Selma's dark tresses also looked natural, as her slightly wavy mid-length locks fell near her shoulders. 

Meanwhile, Selma's companion also dressed down for their outing.

He sported a white T-shirt, khaki colored shorts and coordinating high-top trainers.  

Coffee to go: Selma's companion also dressed down for their outing, and like his famous pal, he also topped his look off with a dark pair of sunglasses. The duo appeared somber as they left the trendy eatery with hot beverages in hand

Coffee to go: Selma's companion also dressed down for their outing, and like his famous pal, he also topped his look off with a dark pair of sunglasses. The duo appeared somber as they left the trendy eatery with hot beverages in hand

Like his famous pal, he also topped his look off with a dark pair of sunglasses. The pair appeared somber on their afternoon out at the trendy eatery. 

As they left the West Hollywood lunch spot, Selma and her friend each carried a hot to-go beverage in hand.  

Selma and her ex-partner Jason Bleick share custody of their son, Arthur, who will turn five at the end of July. 

'Deeply regret': This comes soon after the Cruel Intentions star spoke to Vanity Fair magazine and publicly apologized for her uncharacteristic in-flight outburst last week 

'Deeply regret': This comes soon after the Cruel Intentions star spoke to Vanity Fair magazine and publicly apologized for her uncharacteristic in-flight outburst last week