Linda Blair

Linda Bliar is a popular American actress who is best known for appearing in the horror movie ‘The Exorcist’. In her career, she has mostly worked for independent films. She has also appeared in many TV films including ‘Stranger in Our House’, ‘Born Innocent’, and ‘Roller Boogie’. Blair is also an activist and is the founder of the Linda Blair WorldHeart Foundation. Her organization serves to adopt rescue animals.

Well, how well do you know about Linda Blair? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Linda Blair’s net worth in 2021, her age, height, weight, boyfriend, husband, kids, biography and complete details about her life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Linda Blair to date.

Biography and Early Life

Linda Denise Blair was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 22, 1959. She is the daughter of Elinore and Frederick Blair. She has two siblings named Jim and Debbie. Her father was a Navy test pilot and later became an executive recruiter. She later relocated to Westport, Connecticut with her family, where her mother used to work as a real estate agent.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Linda Blair in 2021 and what is her height and weight? Well, Linda Blair’s age is 62 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 22 January 1959. Though, she is 5′ 0″ in feet and inches and 152 cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 128 lbs in Pound and 58kg in Kilograms. Her eye color is Brown and hair color is Brown.

Education

Linda Blair started her career at a very young age. She did modeling when she was only five years old. She used to ride horses and also used to train as an equestrian. From her young age, she used to appear in many commercials. Bliar has been to the Hollywood Professional School in Hollywood, California.

Personal Life: Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids

Linda Blair has never been married, and she does not have any children. But she has been in many relationships in the past. When she was fifteen years old, she was in a relationship with singer Rick Springfield. She has also dated Glenn Hughes, bassist of Deep Purple. Later, she went on to have a relationship with Tommy Shaw. In the 1990s, she dated Wings Hauser. Blair has also stated that she was in a relationship with Rick James for two years.

She is also a philanthropist and has worked with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). She has been associated with many other organizations including the Children’s Charity, Variety, and Feed the Children. She has saved 51 abandoned dogs following the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. She is the Board of Advisor of Sea Shepherd Conversation Society. In 2001, she came up with the book entitled ‘Going Vegan!’.

Is Linda Blair Lesbian?

Blair has never been married nor does she have any children. However, this does not indicate that she is a lesbian. Even though she never got married, she has been in relationships with many men in the past. This proves that she is straight.

Professional Career

Linda Blair made her TV debut by appearing in ‘Hidden Faces’ in 1968. After appearing in many short roles, she was then seen in ‘L.A. 7’. She was the host of ‘Scariest Places on Earth’ from 2001 to 2006. She also appeared in ‘Pit Boss’ in 2010. In 2013, she went on to appear in ‘Celebrity Ghost Stories’.

Blair has also done many TV films including ‘Sweet Hostage’, ‘Stranger in Our House’, and ‘Double Blast’. ‘Born Innocent’ is one such film which was highly controversial. Additionally, she has appeared in man short films and documentaries including ‘Phone’, ‘Marina’ ‘The Powder Puff Principle’, and ‘An Affair of the Heart’.

In films, Blair made her debut by appearing as Sara Aldridge in ‘The Way We Live Now’ in 1970. The following year, she was seen in ‘The Sporting Club’. Her breakthrough came when she appeared in ‘The Exorcist’ in 1973 as Regan MacNeil. The movie made a significant impact in her career, and she went on to receive many awards and nominations.

Blair has performed both as a child and as an adult. Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she acted in many films. She has reprised her role as Regan MacNeil by appearing in ‘Exorcist II: The Heretic’. In 1990, she was seen in the film ‘Repossessed’. The actress was last seen in the 2016 film called ‘Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel’.

Awards

In 1974, Linda Blair received a nomination for the Academy Awards in the category of “Best Supporting Actress”. She won the Golden Globe Award in 1974 for her role in ‘The Exorcist’.She is a two-time winner of the Golden Raspberry Awards. Blair has also been nominated for the Saturn Award in 1978. In 2006, she was nominated for the TV Land Award. She has also won the 2021 Hollywood Blood Horror Festival.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Linda Blair in 2021

As of 2021, Linda Blair has an estimated net worth of $20 million. She made this fortune by starting her career at a very young age. Blair has appeared in many films in her career over the years. She is very successful, and she has also won many awards. Apart from this, she is also an activist and has been a part of many organizations. Part of her wealth also comes from her career as a businesswoman. She has her own clothing line known as Linda Blair’s Wild West Collection.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• She was arrested for possessing drugs when she was 18 years old.
• In 2001, she adopted a vegan diet.
• Blair is an ardent lover of animals.
• For receiving death threats, she received police care for six months.
• While filming for ‘The Exorcist’, she fractured her spine.
• Linda Blair has appeared in the catalogs of over 100 magazines.
• During her teens, she won the Presidential Fitness Award.

Linda Blair has many fans across the world. She gained fame by appearing in ‘The Exorcist. She serves as an inspiration to many as she started her career at a very young age. Bliar is also an activist and philanthropist, and she had decided to donate her life’s saving to animal welfare and charity. She is active in her career, and people can never forget her role in ‘The Exorcist’.

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