Linda Blair is an American actress and activist who has a net worth of 2 million dollars. The actress has managed to amass this fortune through her acting career. She established herself in the acting industry after her spectacular role as Regan MacNeil in The Exorcist. It is a role that earned her various nominations and also elevated her to the national and international level.
Early Life
Linda Blair was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her father was a test pilot, while her mother was a real estate agent. Linda was passionate about acting and modeling from a young age, and when her parents noticed her passion, they supported her fully. At the age of five, Linda had already begun modeling, appearing on the covers of various magazines. She also did several commercials, and these were very crucial in her establishing herself in the entertainment industry.
Career
Linda began her acting career in the late 1960s when she landed a role in Hidden Faces. She appeared on the show from 1968 to 1969. In 1970, Linda had her first film role in the movie The Way We Live Now. She continued landing minor roles until 1972 when she was cast as Regan in The Exorcist. The film was such a success as it earned her two nominations. However, some critics began talking, saying that she was not in the right state of mind. They claimed that she must have had a mental breakdown during the shooting of the film. Linda refuted the claims, and Warner Bros sent her on a tour to let the bad publicity pass.
Two years later, Linda landed a role in the film Born Innocent; the movie received a lot of criticism from various organizations, including the gay rights movements. The feminist groups mentioned that the movie depicted women as rapists, and they claimed that women do not rape. As years went by, Linda started landing more roles, and in 1977, he appeared in Exorcist II: The Heretic, a sequel to The Exorcist.
Over the years, Linda continued acting while also posing for various magazines, including Playboy. In the 1990s, she appeared in Scream, The Fear of God, Dead Sleep, and Fatal Bond.
Salary
It is unclear how much Linda Blair has earned over the years for her various roles. But she has earned varying amounts for the many roles she has played. However, given that she has been part of the Exorcist movies more than twice, it is possible that her salary increased from one sequel to another.
Awards and Nominations
Linda Blair has received several nominations and awards that have made a positive impact on her acting career and financial standing. She received three nominations for her role in The Exorcist, winning one of those nominations. Linda won her last major award in 1991.
Net Worth
Linda Blair has a net worth of 2 million dollars; this is a statement of the wise financial decisions she has made to stay afloat and ensure her financial freedom. However, she is still active in the acting industry, and she would definitely land opportunities that will contribute to her overall worth.
