- Linda Blair rose to fame with her role in 'The Exorcist'
- Linda Blair supports animal rights today
- This is what she's up to now
More than four decades have passed since Linda Blair, now 64, made cinematic history with her portrayal of "Regan Teresa McNeil" in 'The Exorcist.' At the age of twelve, she brought the devil-possessed character to life in the cult horror film, earning an Oscar nomination and winning a Golden Globe in 1974.
Linda Blair: Career after 'The Exorcist'
Following the initial installment of the film, Linda Blair made her appeared in 'Exorcist II: The Heretic' (1977). Despite subsequent roles in horror films like 'Paranoia' (1981) and a small supporting part in Wes Craven's cult film 'Scream' (1996), she couldn't replicate the immense success of 'The Exorcist.'
Her career shifted towards numerous television mini-roles, including appearances in 'MacGyver' and 'Married...with Children' where she portrayed "Ida Mae," the cousin of "Peggy."
However, at 64 years old, she has never quite escaped the shadow of 'The Exorcist.' Despite diverse roles, she struggled to distance herself from the horror genre, forever remaining the "Horror Queen" in the eyes of many fans.
Her career faced setbacks when she was convicted of drug possession, contributing to a decline in her visibility. In recent years, her on-screen presence has been limited, with appearances in the TV series 'Tweet Out' (2014) and the 2016 documentary 'The Green Fairy.' In 2020, she took part in the series 'JJ Villard's Fairy Tales,' and in 2021, she filmed the movie 'Landfill,' which aired in 2023. Additionally, she made a guest appearance in 'The Exorcist: Believer'
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Linda Blair today: She loves animals
In the 1980s, Linda Blair found her passion for animals and established the 'Linda Blair Worldheart Foundation.' This organization is dedicated to aiding street dogs, providing them with support and striving to find them new homes. Presently, she resides on her own dog farm just outside Los Angeles, continuing her commitment to animal welfare.
