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The Unthinkable Released: Linda Blair’s Nude Legacy You Can’t Ignore When Linda Blair first stepped into the spotlight with The Exorcist in 1973, few could have predicted the enduring cultural fascination—and controversy—her career would later ignite. Now, nearly five decades later, Blair’s controversial “nude legacy” remains a powerful, unfiltered chapter in entertainment history. Titled The Unthinkable, her sweeping retrospective explores not just her iconic role, but the unrelenting taboo and the complex awakening surrounding nudity in cinema—and the lasting impact it has had on women’s representation. ### The Shock of The Exorcist: A Cultural Turning Point Linda Blair’s haunting performance as Regan MacNeil, pierced by eerie stylization and raw vulnerability, shocked audiences worldwide. Though segments of her performance were heavily censored or edited for theatrical release, the limited exposure of any nudity—even symbolic—sparked debates about sexuality, morality, and artistic expression. What many viewers didn’t anticipate was how long these images, and the unspoken discourse around them, would haunt media consciousness.