But it’s Blair’s possibly-illegal rescue kennel that’s her latest headline. The film star claimed the visit was over “paperwork” that needed to be done for her reported kennel operation. Humane authorities said their goal was “to inspect buildings and structures associated with a kennel operation reported to have more than 100 dogs.” The Exorcist (1973) become the first horror film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture. Blair played Regan MacNeil in the horror film, which established her as a prominent figure in horror popular culture.