Sandra Bullock Blind Side
Sandra Bullock Blind Side
Sandra Bullock has drawn some criticism following the disturbing new claims of former NFL star Michael Oher, which inspired Bullock's 2009 film "The Blind Side."
The 37-year-old assault alleged in court papers this week that guardians Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never actually adopted him, but nonetheless benefited from his success. he.
The film is adapted from the 2006 book "The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game" written by Michael Lewis, it tells the story of Oher, one of thirteen children born to a mother. addicted to drugs, and he became a soccer star after being adopted by the seemingly generous Tuohy family.
Several commenters at the lounge are rushing to make judgments on social media, emphasizing that the actress, grieving the recent death of her partner Bryan Randall, was somehow complicit with sad house dust.
"Sandra Bullock should give her back her Oscar," sports broadcaster Brandon Walker criticized X. "She knows she doesn't deserve this!"
"Sandra Bullock yelled 'run the ball' a few times and brought the whole academy to its knees," said a second armchair reviewer.
"For some reason the whole blind face is fake makes me hate Sandra Bullock," another online commenter said.
The Post has contacted Bullock for comment.
Almost drowned out the negative chorus aimed at the 'Miss Congeniality' actress, many fans rushed to Bullock's defense, saying that the 59-year-old actress took the job and was not responsible for anything. what else.
"Now, what you will NOT do is blame Sandra Bullock for this Blind Side mess," one fan defended. "If this woman fooled everyone, including reporters and adopters, how would Sandy know?" Shut.'
“Sandra Bullock stars in the fictional film adaptation of 'The Blind Side,' film and television critic Richard Roeper has criticized. "It is completely wrong and unfair to blame him for these deeply disturbing new allegations regarding the true story."
"Sandra Bullock has proven time and time again how good she is and she just lost her partner to ALS," raged another fan. "She does nothing but play a role with information on topics that are now very different."
"Leave her alone and pretend the Oscars are for 'Gravity', they added.
Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, who served as the inspiration for the Oscar-winning film, denied the claims. alleged, saying 'They were "devastated".
'It hurts to think that we will make money with one of our children. But we will love Michael at 37 as we love him. She was 16,' said Tuohy, 63.
"We don't make money from the movie," continued the sports commentator. "Well, Michael Lewis, [the author of the book based on the movie] gave us half his share. Everyone in the family got it equally, including Michael. Each got about $14,000.
According to the Tennessee native, the conservatorship that Oher was put in was to make sure he was eligible to play football at the University of Mississippi
'I met Michael and said to him, 'If you're considering Go to Ole Miss - or even consider Ole Miss - we think you should be part of the family. It will do it legally,' Tuohy said.
'We contacted the lawyers, they told us that we cannot adopt children over 18; the only thing we can do is have custody. We were so worried about the ups and downs that we made sure that the biological mother would go to court.
Quinton Aaron wants the world to keep Sandra Bullock out of the ongoing legal drama between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family.
Aaron, who played Oher in the 2009 hit film The Blind Side, opened up about his former co-star, who won an Academy Award for his portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy in the movie about the NFL star and family accepted him in.
Oher filed a lawsuit against Tuohy's family on Monday, alleging that they trapped him in conservatorship shortly after he turned 18. Now Aaron is fighting against those demanding Bullock's return of his Oscar following the allegations against the Tuohy family and their alleged treatment of Oher.
"Saying things like she has to give up her title doesn't make sense," Aaron said of calls for Bullock to return her Oscars. "She gave a stellar performance and that shouldn't be smeared over something that has nothing to do with her."
The actor went on to note, “I really feel like we live in a society today where people are so determined to blame everyone. Making such a statement makes no sense. Sandra Bullock has nothing to do with the true story... I think everyone just needs to relax, get comfortable and let the families involved handle whatever is going on.
As for his own reaction to the news of Oher's lawsuit against the Tuohy family, Aaron admitted he didn't know what to do about the allegations.
'I don't know what to think. That's news for me...unfortunately, it's not a good development,' he shared. "This movie has inspired so many people, changed everyone's life, including me. I feel for everyone involved. I don't take sides. I love Michael. I love the Tuohy family.
Noting that he hasn't been in contact with the Tuohys family since the film's release, Aaron shared that he spoke to them while filming the film, but only met Michael "several years" after movie is released. outside.
'I just think it's between them. Although it may seem unfortunate, I send my support and prayers to all involved... I just hope everything goes for the best,' Aaron shared.
In his lawsuit, Oher, whose story was first recorded in Michael Lewis' 2006 best-selling book The Blind Side, claims that the Tuohy family has made millions from his name. him because he never got a dime, after the movie -- starring Bullock, Aaron , Jae Head, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Kathy Bates -- grossed over $300 million at the box office. . Both the book and the movie focus on the Tuohy family, who took on Oher and helped change his life on and off the field.
Oher also claims that the Tuohy family never officially adopted him and instead tricked him into signing documents locking him into custody, which gave them the legal right to put him out. business decisions on his behalf.
Other claims he learned only in February that the documents Tuohys had asked him to sign, claiming it was part of the "adopting process", were in fact documents guardianship data he has stripped of his legal rights, the lawsuit states. .
The 14-page petition, filed in probate court of Shelby County, Tennessee, alleges that the Tuohy family used its power as conservatives to protect the environment. announced a deal with 20th Century Fox that paid for them and their offspring -- Collins Tuohy and Sean Tuohy Jr. -- millions of dollars in royalties from The Blind Side. The lawsuit alleges that four Tuohy family members received $225,000 for the film plus 2.5% of the proceeds from the film.
Custody is granted until Oher turns 25 or until the court terminates the order, but the agreement has never been terminated, according to the petition.
Sean Tuohy, the patriarch of the family, has since called Oher's statements "insulting" and said the family was "devastated". He added that he is "of course" ready to terminate the conservatorship if that is Oher's wish.
In a statement to ET, attorney Marty Singer for the Tuohys family claimed that Oher, prior to filing the lawsuit, allegedly threatened the family that if they did not present the eight-figure check, he would We will make up the negative. about them in the press.
Furthermore, the Tuohys family deny "cheating" Oher to become a conservator, and any claims that they did it behind his back in order to secure a lucrative film deal. simply untrue.
"The idea that a couple worth hundreds of millions of dollars will collude to withhold a few thousand dollars in profit sharing from anyone - let alone someone they hold dear like a son - defies belief," Singer told ET in a lengthy statement.
As for Bullock, she did not comment on the controversy. The 59-year-old actress is currently mourning the tragic death of her longtime partner Bryan Randall, who passed away earlier this month after a three-year battle with ALS.
Bullock's off-screen partner, Leigh Anne Tuohy, has also yet to make an official statement beyond that of her family attorney.