She’s one of the most iconic faces in horror movie history, permanently etched in our minds as the terrifying demon-possessed girl from the 1973 classic The Exorcist. Linda Blair’s chilling portrayal of Regan MacNeil earned her an Oscar nomination at just 14 years old and launched her career as a leading scream queen of the 1970s and 80s. Yet aside from her supernatural blockbuster debut, Blair’s prolific acting career and activist work are less widely discussed. So what ever happened to the actress after her head-spinning, green vomit-spewing claim to fame?
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