Linda Blair is one of the most renowned American actresses famous among people for her mind-blowing performances in films like The Exorcist and Landfill and television series like L.A. 7 and Hollywood Squares.
As Blair once said that acting is about communicating with the audience with good performance and making them feel something, she is one of the finest actresses who has the ability to captivate people with her charming aura and obviously her talent.
Let’s deep more into the life of Linda Blair, her early life struggles, her relationships, her family, her net worth, and more.
Linda Blair- Childhood & Early Life
Linda Denise Blair was born on January 22, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri to her parents, James Frederick Blair (father) and Elinore Blair (mother).
Linda’s father was a Navy test pilot and her mother was a real estate agent in Westport. In course of his job, Linda’s father had to move to Westport, Connecticut, so the whole family moved there and Blair grew up there too with her siblings.
Blair is the youngest daughter of her parents. She has an older sister named Debbie, and an older brother named Jim.
At the age of five, Linda started to work as a child model and appeared in more than 70 commercials for various companies. Blair signed a contract for a series of print ads in The New York Times at the age of six.
Linda also began horse riding when she was six and later turned out to become a trained equestrian.
How Old Was Linda Blair During The Exorcist?
Linda Blair was just 14 years old when she rose to fame as a child actress for her roles as Regan in the classic horror film “The Exorcist”. Linda was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at The Oscar awards when she was just 15 years old.
Throughout her decades-long career, Blair has appeared in a number of films and television series such as Born Innocent, Roller Boogie, Chained Heat, Repossessed, Landfill, and more.
Blair is one of the most loved icons of the horror genre in the Hollywood industry and has achieved a lot in the industry.
Does Linda Blair Have A Husband?
No, The Exorcist star, Linda Blair doesn’t have a husband as of now (2023) and according to multiple news and wiki sites, Linda has never been married to anyone.
This year marks Blair's 64th birthday; however, she is single and has neither a partner nor any children, either biological or adopted.
Did Linda Blair Have A Boyfriend?
Though Blair is single right now, it was not the same in her early young star days. Blair had a lot of affairs, hookups, and relationships when she was young.
At just 15 years old, Blair fell in love with Australian singer Rick Springfield, who was 10 years older than her, after meeting him at a concert.
Later, she also dated Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple bassist), Neil Giraldo (Guitarist), Tommy Shaw (Styx guitarist), and Jim Dandy Mangrum (frontman of the band Black Oak Arkansas).
In the 1980s, Linda dated Rick James. Rick wrote a song, Cold Blooded, for her which became a hit. James in his book Glow: The Autobiography of Rick James, wrote-
"Linda was incredible. A free spirit. A beautiful mind. A mind-blowing body. She liked getting high and getting down as much as I did. We posed topless for a photograph that showed up everywhere. We didn't care. We were doing our own thing our own way. It was a love affair that I hoped would last. It didn't."
Rick also revealed that Blair had been pregnant with Rick’s baby and she had an abortion without him knowing.
And the list doesn’t end here, in the early 1990s, Blair dated actor Wings Hauser.
Blair Pleaded Guilty To Possess Cocaine
At the age of 18, Blair was arrested for drug possession and sale, on December 20, 1977. Maybe Blair couldn’t handle much hype at a young age and she didn’t realize she had the wrong company and was doing things that are illegal.
Currently, Blair supports animal welfare and has started a non-profit organization, Linda Blair World Heart Foundation that rehabilitates and adopts rescue animals.
What Is The Net Worth Of Linda Blair?
The net worth of Linda Blair is estimated to be around $16 million as of 2023. Linda started earning at a young age, she used to do ads when she was small and also played her career’s biggest hit film when she was just 14 years old.
Since then, she has played in various movies throughout her career and earned pretty good.
Linda Blair Physical Appearances.
Linda Blair is about 5 feet 2 inches (1.57m) tall and weighs around 57 kg (126 lbs). Linda has a slim body and a cute smile.
Linda always shows a full set of teeth and smiles openly while posing for a photo. Linda’s body measurements are 37-26-38 inches. Her shoe size is 6.5 US.
