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The Controversy Behind “The Blind Side”: Michael Oher’s Startling Revelations

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By Web Desk Published August 16, 2023 2 Min Read
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Retired NFL Offensive Tackle Michael Oher has made a startling revelation: he was never officially adopted by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. Instead, he found himself in a conservatorship under them.

Despite being integrated into the Tuohy family, Oher, who joined them at 18, has publicly voiced his grievances, alleging he did not receive his due share from the earnings of the movie, ‘The Blind Side’. The Tuohys, on their part, have vehemently denied these allegations.

Sandra Bullock Caught in the Crossfire

The Oscar-winning movie “The Blind Side”, which chronicles Oher’s life, features a standout performance by Sandra Bullock, earning her an Academy Award. This was one of Bullock’s two Oscar nominations for acting, with her win coming from her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy. It’s vital to note that Bullock had no involvement in the conservatorship dealings concerning Oher and the Tuohys.

People Are SO Upset Over The Whole "Blind Side" Controversy That They Are Demanding Sandra Bullock Give Back Her Oscar https://t.co/3U2Aq09L6m pic.twitter.com/eN2j7B3fSP

— Barstool Sports (@barstoolsports) August 15, 2023

Nevertheless, the controversy has put Bullock under unexpected scrutiny. After losing her long-term boyfriend to illness, this revelation has dealt another blow to the actress’s year. Despite her innocence in the matter, online critics have taken to relentlessly targeting her, even demanding the return of her Oscar. Critics argue that the film’s heartwarming narrative glosses over potentially unexplored truths, leading to a skewed representation of reality.

The Legacy of “The Blind Side”

As one of Hollywood’s most lauded sports movies, “The Blind Side” garnered critical acclaim and massive commercial success. Produced on a $29 million budget, the film raked nearly $310 million over the years. However, the recent revelations overshadow its legacy, highlighting the discrepancies between the movie’s narrative and real-life events. The world now eagerly anticipates Bullock’s response amidst growing clamour surrounding the film’s accuracy, and her earned accolades.

Former NFL player Michael Oher coming forward on how his white adoptive parents exploited + made millions off him shows transracial adoption is trauma.

I never believed Sandra Bullock’s white woman tears about her adopted Black kids. She played #LeighAnneTuohy and won an Oscar. pic.twitter.com/WFPindOhqP

— Ola Ojewumi (@Olas_Truth) August 15, 2023
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