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Biopics are really having a moment right now. While the genre itself is nothing new, biopics seem like an easy way not only to make a lot of money at the box office but to bring home a bunch of trophies during awards season. If you're lucky and/or have the right director at the helm, you can achieve both like with 2023's "Oppenheimer," which grossed close to $1 billion worldwide to become the highest-grossing biopic of all time and took home Best Picture at that year's Academy Awards.

It feels like Hollywood isn't going to let go of this trend anytime soon, and for notable figures who become the subjects of these movies, it's often a chance to have their accomplishments shared with a vast audience. But even if a biopic is largely complimentary, some people just don't like seeing their dirty laundry aired for the world to see.

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Winning an Oscar can truly change the trajectory of an actor's career. Naturally, it isn't everything, and some performers do just fine without ever winning an Academy Award. However, taking home the trophy proves that an actor has earned the respect of their peers, and if they play their cards right and make smart business decisions, they can have a very bright future ahead of them. 

Jennifer Lawrence became a Hollywood darling in large part thanks to her Best Actress win for "Silver Linings Playbook," and Halle Berry made history as the first Black woman to win the Best Actress statue for her work in "Monster's Ball." It's fascinating to consider what opportunities would've been in store for them had those iconic roles gone to somebody else, and that was almost the case. For those performers and many others, they weren't the first pick for their Oscar-winning roles. Someone else...

It’s hard to believe, but the queen of charming rom-coms and edge-of-your-seat thrillers Sandra Bullock, once strolled into Razzie history like it was her personal red carpet. Back then, she didn’t just take home a Razzie; she made history with the kind of record that still feels impossible to match.

Sandra Bullock in Demolition Man | Credits: Warner Bros.

And folks, the story behind it is where stuff gets all the more surprising.

Sandra Bullock’s 2010 awards double: From worst to best, all in 24 hours Sandra Bullock and Quinton Aaron in The Blind Side | Credits: Warner Bros.

Back in 2010, Sandra Bullock pulled off an awards season stunt so crazy it’s still pretty hard to wrap your head around. She won an Oscar and a Razzie in the same year. Yes, the same year.

On March 6, she snagged Worst Actress for All About Steve, only to take home Best...

In 2009, the world was introduced to the ‘inspiring’ story of Michael Oher through The Blind Side—the movie that tugged at heartstrings and propelled Sandra Bullock to an Oscar win. It’s the story of a poor, homeless young man named Michael Oher who is taken in by the Tuohy family, most notably Leigh Anne Tuohy, played by Bullock. The film paints a picture of the Tuohys as benevolent figures who help Oher overcome the odds to become a football star. But now, more than two decades later, a dark truth has emerged.

Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Jae Head in The Blind Side | Warner Bros. Pictures

Oher’s legal petition has uncovered some uncomfortable truths about how the Tuohy family, while presenting themselves as saviors, may have been playing a different game altogether. In fact, the character of the lawyer we once thought was just...

The 2009 biographical sports drama, The Blind Side, ended up working in Sandra Bullock’s favor. The actress who has been absolutely exceptional in all her performances won her first and only Academy Award to date. The film was the talk of the town when it was released. A story of acceptance and second chances, The Blind Side captivated the hearts of its audience and showed us that there really isn’t a bigger superpower than love.

Quinton Aaron and Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side (2009) | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

However, Sandra Bullock had her fair share of doubts when it came to saying yes to the film. Why? Well, she simply couldn’t relate to the fictional family she was going to be a part of thanks to their conservative beliefs. She also admitted that she didn’t necessarily feel comfortable around “white, Southern, Christian, Republicans” as they are not appreciative of her,...

Sandra Bullock had doubts about her Academy-winning performance in the 2009 sports drama film The Blind Side. Apart from not remembering she agreed to do the project, she also turned it down several times. In the film, she played Leigh Anne Tuohy who adopted a homeless teen.

Credits: Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side / Warner Bros.

The movie received mixed critical reviews, but it was a major commercial hit. Bullock was praised for her exemplary portrayal which earned her major prestigious awards from Oscars, Golden Globes, and SAG Awards.

Sandra Bullock Had Reservations Taking on The Blind Side Film

Despite the wild success of The Blind Side, actress Sandra Bullock initially did not want to do it. In fact, she confessed not recalling she agreed to star in it. In her interview with the Irish Examiner, she said, “I kept turning it down, not because I didn’t like it, but...

I never quite understood the fan craze behind Sandra Bullock until I saw the 2009 rom-com The Proposal, starring Ryan Reynolds and one of the Golden Girls. Her comedic timing was impeccable and she could sing the heck out of Get Low by Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz.

Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal [Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures]

But what really solidified her case for me was The Blind Side which premiered later that year. Bullock’s star power was on the rise with her Oscar-winning role – as was my admiration for her magnetic screen presence and range as an actress. She soon became one of the few talents I have been on the lookout for ever since.

However, the 15-year-long girl crush abruptly screeched to a halt when the controversy broke about how The Blind Side wasn’t exactly a story of hope and determination and...

Michael Oher’s real-life story’s far from the feel-good narrative you saw in The Blind Side. While the Sandra Bullock-led movie won hearts and awards, it left Oher feeling trapped in a stereotype he never asked for. Imagine watching a blockbuster about your life and realizing it paints you as someone you barely recognize! Oher had spoken out about how the movie made him look dumb, and the label stuck.

Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Jae Head in a still from The Blind Side | Warner Bros. Pictures

As the world cheered, he was left dealing with the fallout of assumptions, misconceptions, and a portrayal that didn’t do justice to his intelligence or experiences. Turns out, Hollywood’s version of his life didn’t lead to a happy ending—just a frustrating shadow he’s been trying to shake off.

Michael Oher Reveals the...

Rotten Tomatoes has been an authority on critical reviews since 1998. The review site offers both critical and audience ratings of movies and TV shows. Anything that has an average of 60% and over of positive reviews is certified fresh, while anything under 60% gets a splat.

Some actors like Nicolas Cage and Adam Sandler have had a horrible Rotten Tomatoes streak for years on end, only to break that streak with one good movie. Whether these performers star in these splats for the promise of a paycheck or because they genuinely thought they were good, their series of bad movies could have tanked their careers. Luckily, they were able to bounce back with a certified fresh movie that set them on a better path.

Sandra Bullock Finally Got Out of a Rut and Won an Oscar for The Blind Side 66% on Rotten Tomatoes

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Lily Collins had one advantage when she entered the film industry with the 2009 film, The Blind Side. She shared the screen alongside one of the top actresses in the world, Sandra Bullock. Bullock went on to win her only Academy Award for her role Leigh Anne Tuohy in the film. Collins played the role of Collins Tuohy, the daughter of the Tuohys.

Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins, and Jae Head in a still from The Blind Side | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

Collins has quickly ascended the ranks of Hollywood as one of the most promising actresses in the industry. Her leading role in films like Love, Rosie and Inheritance has proved her acting abilities. Her role as Emily Cooper in Netflix’s Emily in Paris has proved her mass appeal despite the show’s negative reviews.

Lily Collins Considers Herself Very Lucky To Have Been Mothered by Sandra Bullock Sandra Bullock,...

Lily Collins' career has evolved from small, supporting roles to lead parts in high-profile films and TV shows. Despite facing critical reception, Collins' performances in films like Tolkien and Mank have been well-regarded. Emily in Paris marks Collins' most significant TV role, showcasing her range as an actress in a major series.

Lily Collins has been in a smattering of movies and TV shows since she made her debut in the industry at the age of 10. Her gateway into Hollywood was in a supporting voice-acting role in the 1999 animated film Tarzan. She got her part in that film through her famous father, British musician Phil Collins, who famously composed the music for Tarzan.

Since working alongside her dad, Collins has come to step out into more central roles in recent years. After Tarzan, her next roles came a decade later, including parts in 90210 and The Blind Side. From there,...

Michael Oher faced challenges getting into school and had to prove himself through a home study program. Oher played other sports before football and excelled academically, graduating with a criminal justice degree. The Tuohy family was not the only ones who helped Oher, as he had a close bond with his coach and stayed with multiple families at Briarcrest Christian School.

The 2009 film, The Blind Side, tells the story of Michael Oher's path to becoming a famed football player, but takes a few creative liberties and excludes certain details about his life. After playing for three NFL teams, including the Baltimore Ravens, Oher is now retired. The former football player has achieved numerous milestones throughout his career, but his name is predominantly tied to the film about his life. The profit earned from Oher's name has made The Blind Side a controversial film in recent years after he filed a...

The Blind Side's resurgence is the perfect reminder to watch Remember the Titans, a superior sports drama that stars Denzel Washington. Remember the Titans focuses on team unity and tackles integration in 1971, though it's only loosely based on real-life events. Unlike The Blind Side, Remember the Titans avoids perpetuating a harmful white savior narrative.

The Blind Side, an incredibly divisive biopic from 2009, is trending on Netflix but the film's sudden resurgence is actually the perfect reminder to watch a superior sports drama that stars Denzel Washington. Written and directed by John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr. Banks), the controversial movie adapts a 2006 book of the same name in order to tell The Blind Side's true story of Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who grew up in the foster-care system. Despite a difficult home life with his biological mother, who's navigating substance-use disorder, Michael leaves his new placements to return home.

Sandra Bullock starred as Leigh Anne Tuohy in The Blind Side, now streaming on Netflix. Bullock won an Oscar for her role in The Blind Side, which is among her best movies, despite recent controversy. The Blind Side's true story is disputed, with Michael Oher filing a lawsuit claiming the Tuohys tricked him into agreeing to a conservatorship.

Sandra Bullock starred in The Blind Side in 2009, and almost 13 years later, it's available to stream on Netflix (coincidentally following a newfound controversy concerning The Blind Side's subjects). Bullock's list of movie credits is quite long and impressive, especially regarding its diversity. She has appeared in multiple popular romantic comedies, Academy-Award-winning dramas (Speed and The Blind Side), and high-grossing blockbusters. Consequently, Bullock is one of Hollywood's highest-paid and renowned actresses.

For The Blind Side, Bullock was nominated for her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy at the 82nd Academy Awards in 2010 and won.

Michael Oher filed a lawsuit claiming that the depiction of his adoption in the movie "The Blind Side" was a lie and that the Tuohy family tricked him and profited off his name. The success of "The Blind Side" was partially due to its marketing as a true story, showcasing hope and determination, which appealed to audiences. A judge ruled to end the conservatorship held by the Tuohy family in September 2023.

Almost 14 years after the release of The Blind Side, Michael Oher came out with his side of the story, claiming that the movie, which was marketed as "based on a true story," was rooted in lies. The 2009 biographical sports drama was inspired by Michael Lewis' 2006 novel of the same name, which primarily focuses on the evolution of American football strategy but also touches on Oher's tale. Oher was a professional football tackle for eight seasons, having played for the Baltimore Ravens,...

The Blind Side is a 2009 drama film that tells the true story of Michael Oher, a young African-American man from a poor upbringing who is taken in by a white family in Memphis, Tennessee. The film stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne Tuohy, the family's matriarch, and features a supporting cast that includes Tim McGraw, Kathy Bates, Jae Head, Lily Collins, and Ray McKinnon. The film, directed by John Lee Hancock, is based on the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis.

Even years after its 2009 release, The Blind Side is still honored as a classic film, primarily due to its stellar and iconic cast. Based on the book of the same name by Michael Lewis, The Blind Side is based on the true story of offensive lineman Michael Oher, who was taken in and educated by the Tuohy family in the early 2000s. In 2023, controversy...

To understand "Left Behind," one must understand a version of Christianity not widely practiced by many people outside certain pockets of the United States. In some American Evangelical churches, they preach of the coming Rapture, when all of the Christians on Earth -- including the dead ones -- will be bodily scooped up by God and transported into Heaven. The idea of a Rapture is taken from an interpretation from the Book of Thessalonians which didn't enter into the Christian lexicon until about the 1830s, making it a very recent development. When Evangelical churches began to become popular in the United States in the 1950s, a stripe of fundamentalist theology began embracing the Rapture as a prophecy that was almost immediately nigh. 

On December 31, 1995, Baptist minister Jim Lahaye and author Jerry B. Jenkins published the Rapture-themed book "Left Behind: A Novel of the Earth's Last Days" to much ballyhoo. "Left Behind...

Everyone loves a real-life triumph story. The perseverance of the human spirit to overcome any obstacle put in its way. Someone put in a bad situation but they push themselves past it and accomplish their dreams. Yes. We all want it. It makes our hearts go pitter-patter. Whether we like to admit it or not we drop a few tears in the darkness of the movie theater and feel a little lighter as we walk out the doors back into our real lives. One story that had people in amazement was the story of Michael Oher. A young child who was left to his own survival would be taken in by Sean and Leigh Ann Tuohy who pushed him to get his life on track and helped him achieve the impossible and eventually become not only a college graduate but a highly paid NFL football player.

With any true story...

“The Blind Side” was an Oscar-winning, feel-good hit from the moment that it premiered in 2009. The Sandra Bullock-led film told the story of Super Bowl champion NFL lineman Michael Oher and how his difficult childhood led to his being adopted by the Tuohy family who helped him become a high school football star, before heading off to college at Ole Miss. However, recently, Oher himself has leveled damaging accusations at the Tuohy family, claiming that they never adopted him, but instead had him placed in a conservatorship and used that to take money that rightfully should belong to him. In the latest CNN FlashDoc, ‘Blindsided,” journalists explore all sides of the story to get down to the bottom of what actually happened to this fractured family. You can watch with a 7-Day Free Trial of Max.

How to Watch 'Blindsided' CNN's Michael Oher Flash Documentary When: Thursday,...

After his name first graced the big screen in the The Blind Side, the real story of Michael Oher is told in the new documentary Blindsided, which has just debuted its first trailer ahead of its November 16th premiere.

When The Blind Side first premiered in 2009, it earned more than $300 million at the box office, nabbed Sandra Bullock an Oscar, and became one of history’s most successful sports films. Its plot centered around Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, a wealthy couple who adopt a foster child and help him become an NFL champion. It claimed to be based on a true story, one with an undoubtedly happy ending.

Then, in August 2023, Michael Oher filed a lawsuit against the Tuohys saying they actually never adopted him. Instead, he claimed his new “parents” created a conservatorship that granted them legal authority to make business deals in his name, subsequently raking in...

The Blind Side subject Michael Oher will finally be free from his conservatorship with the Tuohy family. Oher's claims of a deceptive conservatorship by the Touhys have raised doubts about the film's accuracy. A judge in Shelby County supports Oher's request to end the conservatorship, with more updates on the way.

The Blind Side subject Michael Oher will soon see the end of his conservatorship with the Tuohy family. Oher is the real-life subject of the 2009 film The Blind Side, which is supposedly based on the true story of his life going from a homeless teenager to being adopted by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy and becoming an NFL football player. This summer, The Blind Side was subject to great controversy as Oher claimed the Touhys placed him under a deceptive conservatorship, calling the integrity of the film into question.

Now, a Shelby County judge sides with Oher in a vote to end his conservatorship,...

The conservatorship between former NFL tackle Michael Oher and Leigh Ann and Sean Tuohy – subjects of the 2009 Oscar-winning film The Blind Side – has ended. While this is just one move in the right direction for Michael Oher, the judge did not dismiss the case itself.

The case itself stems from Michael Oher claiming that the Tuohy family tricked him into signing paperwork that made Leigh Ann and Sean conservators, even though he says he was led to believe he would be legally adopted by the couple. Adding to this, Oher alleges that the Tuohys used this status as a way to ensure he could not be properly financially compensated for The Blind Side.

At the time, the filing stated, “Michael Oher discovered this lie to his chagrin and embarrassment in February of 2023, when he learned that the Conservatorship to which he consented on the basis that doing so would make...

Broderick Johnson and Andrew Kosove, the co-founders of The Blind Side financier Alcon Entertainment, who also served as producers for the supposedly true-life family drama, have addressed controversy stemming from a recent lawsuit filed by pic’s subject Michael Oher, claiming there have been “many mischaracterizations and uninformed opinions” put out about the situation, and that the film they made is “as true today as it was 14 years ago.”

“The Blind Side is verifiably authentic and will never be a lie or fake,” the pair stated, “regardless of the familial ups and downs that have occurred subsequent to the film.”

Former NFL star Oher’s petition filed in Tennessee court alleges that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, the couple depicted in the film as his good-hearted adoptive parents, tricked him into a conservatorship to secure legal authority over business deals in his name, depriving him of profits from the film...

Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy were seen strolling around their neighbourhood in Florida over the weekend, marking the first time they’ve been seen in public since Michael Oher filed his high-profile lawsuit against his former adoptive parents.

In photos obtained and published by The Daily Mail, the Tuohys were spotted taking a walk in the Santa Rosa Beach area of Florida.

Leigh Anne wore a white t-shirt and a pink tennis skirt along with white sneakers, and a hot pink fanny pack while rocking white earbuds.

Meanwhile, Sean walked alongside her in dark blue shorts and a light blue t-shirt, as they strolled and chatted with an unknown third person.

The outing comes almost a week after Michael Oher — the former NFL star who inspired the Oscar-nominated film “The Blind Side” — filed legal documents in Tennessee court requesting it terminate a conservatorship after alleging the Tuohys lied about adopting...

Over the past week, some have called for Sandra Bullock to return the Academy Award she won for playing Leigh Anne Tuohy in 2009’s The Blind Side – and not because she didn’t deserve it. Rather, the outcry stems from former pro football player Michael Oher claiming that Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy never actually adopted him and instead used the story for financial gains, a discovery he made nearly 15 years after The Blind Side came out.

So, why are people calling for Sandra Bullock to return her Oscar for The Blind Side, which she won by beating out the likes of Meryl Streep and Helen Mirren? We’re afraid the attempts to find any logic within the situation have come up with absolutely nothing, since obviously (or so we thought…) the reception of The Blind Side and the numerous accolades Sandra Bullock received (also including a Golden Globe and...

If you were to cast your mind back to 2009, there was no greater insult of a movie than John Lee Hancock’s The Blind Side. Billing itself as the true story of Michael Oher, played by Quinton Aaron, it recounted how he was taken in by a wealthy couple, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy (played by Tim McGraw and Sandra Bullock in the film). According to the film, they were the epitome of kindness and almost entirely without flaw. The fact that Oher became a professional football player in the NFL through his own talents and hard work was made secondary to worshiping at the altar of his supposedly loving adoptive parents. This led to Sandra Bullock winning an Oscar for her performance as the Tuohy matriarch. The film itself was somehow nominated for Best Picture despite being one of the most painfully self-aggrandizing and hollow experiences you would’ve...

Michael Lewis is deflecting blame at him and the family accused of exploiting the retired NFL player Michael Oher, the subject of his best-selling book The Blind Side, toward the “Hollywood studio system.”

Lewis told The Washington Post that he and the family of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy have each received roughly $350,000 from the profits of the movie. He said that the Tuohys planned to evenly split their share with Oher, who declined the payments in what may be a prelude to a lawsuit. They subsequently deposited his royalty checks in a trust fund for Oher’s son, he added.

“Michael Oher should join the writers strike,” the author said in an interview with the Post on Wednesday. “It’s outrageous how Hollywood accounting works, but the money is not in the Tuohys’ pockets.”

Lewis contested accusations from Oher that the Tuohys lied about adopting him and cut him...

When The Blind Side was released in 2009, the film's depiction of the story of Michael Oher, a football offensive lineman who escaped an impoverished life to play in the NFL with the help of the Tuohy family, tugged at moviegoers' heartstrings. Coming out just in time for Thanksgiving, the movie became a worldwide hit, grossing $309 million on a $29 million budget, and it eventually garnered star Sandra Bullock an Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the family's matriarch, Leigh Anne Tuohy. Now, in 2023, the true story has come under scrutiny thanks to Oher's new claims against the family, and now somehow, many Twitter users think Bullock should have her Oscar revoked because the film's story might not ring true.

The Blind Side is based on the 2006 book of the same name by Michael Lewis, and at its heart, much like the film that followed, it is presented as...

“The Blind Side: The Evolution of the Game” author Michael Lewis is addressing the lawsuit against the Tuohy family filed by adoptive son Michael Oher.

Lewis, who penned the non-fiction book the 2009 film is adapted from and included Oher’s life story, came to defense of Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy Oher alleged that the Tuohy family forced him into a questionable conservatorship when he was 18 and constructed an unfair movie deal that favored royalties from the film to their two birth children.

“The Blind Side” earned more than $300 million at the box office. The four Tuohy family members allegedly each made $225,000 plus 2.5 percent of “defined net proceeds” from the film; Oher received no profit from the feature. Oher is seeking his “fair share of profits” in addition to “unspecified compensatory and punitive damages,” according to the filing in probate court.

According to author Lewis, 20th Century Fox paid $250,000 for...

Michael Lewis, the author of “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game,” has responded to Michael Oher’s accusations against Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy.

Oher, the NFL star at the center of “The Blind Side” film, alleged that the Tuohys cut him out of profits from the Oscar-winning movie adaptation and never actually adopted him, instead tricking him into making the couple his conservators.

In an interview with The Washington Post, Lewis denied Oher’s claim that the Tuohys made millions off of the film, while Oher was uncompensated.

“Everybody should be mad at the Hollywood studio system,” Lewis said. “Michael Oher should join the writers strike. It’s outrageous how Hollywood accounting works, but the money is not in the Tuohys’ pockets.”

Lewis told The Washington Post that 20th Century Fox paid $250,000 for the rights to “The Blind Side,” which the author apparently split 50-50 with the Tuohy family.

The Blind Side star Quinton Aaron defends Sandra Bullock as the real-life Michael Oher's legal dispute with the Tuohy family continues. Aaron criticizes those calling for Bullock to return her Best Actress Oscar, stating that she was just doing her job as an actor. Aaron expresses his hope for a resolution between Oher and the Tuohy family.

The Blind Side star Quinton Aaron, who played Michael Oher, defends costar Sandra Bullock as the controversy involving the film's real-life figures continues. Released in 2009, John Lee Hancock's biographical drama follows Oher as he goes from being a homeless young man to a first-round NFL draft pick after receiving help from the Tuohy family. The real-life Oher recently made a number of allegations in a lawsuit against the Tuohy family, claiming that he was exploited for financial gain.

Now, Aaron speaks out to defend Bullock in a recent interview with EW,...

In light of the recent legal drama between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family, a 2017 episode of Below Deck featuring Sean Tuohy and Leigh Anne Tuohy in which Sean claims he required script approval for the film The Blind Side has resurfaced on TikTok.

In the clip from user @itsabigailadams, patriarch Sean is discussing how the team behind The Blind Side movie gained the rights to use the Tuohy family’s name.

“The writer of the book, he and I went to school together since we were five years old,” Sean says, referencing writing Michael Lewis, who penned the book that the movie was adapted from. “So I get a call — Steven Spielberg, Harvey Weinstein — I had to give them the rights to use our name, and I said, ‘I’ll give you the rights if I get to read the script and approve it or un-approve it.’ So, sure enough,...

Amid the ongoing legal drama between Michael Oher and the Tuohy family, author Michael Lewis — who wrote the book which the 2009 Oscar-nominated film “The Blind Side” was adapted from — is weighing in.

Recently, Oher — the former NFL star who was the inspiration behind the book and the film — filed legal documents in Tennessee court requesting it terminate a conservatorship after alleging Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy lied about adopting him and tricked him into making them his conservators shortly after he turned 18.

Oher claims the Tuohys made millions off his name while he never received a dime, after the film — starring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Jae Head, Tim McGraw, Lily Collins and Kathy Bates — earned more than $300 million at the box office.

However, Lewis claims that, despite the film’s success, none of the real-life figures who inspired the film have gotten nearly any money from it in the 13 years since its release.

It’s a clockwork ritual of awards season. A movie in contention, one based on a true story, will be dinged for presenting a version of reality that isn’t real enough. The critical chatter often starts on Twitter, but it can come from anywhere, ultimately spreading to the mainstream media. We’ve seen this happen with dramas as disparate as “A Beautiful Mind” and “Green Book” and “Mank.” The original source of the attack can often be a rival studio, out to damage an awards competitor (a tactic that was turned into a kind of bloodsport by Harvey Weinstein). Yet it’s a curious thing: By the time the Oscars have come and gone, the criticisms tend to roll right off the movie in question. It’s as if, awards season aside, they never mattered all that much in the first place.

Yet I’m not sure that’s...

The real story behind The Blind Side has recently been revealed, with Michael Oher denouncing his adoptive family for misleading him about his adoption. The movie, which won numerous awards including an Oscar for Sandra Bullock, is now being questioned for its accuracy and portrayal of the events. Quinton Aaron, who played Oher in the film, defends both Sandra Bullock and the movie itself, stating that he has respect for all parties involved but understands Oher's frustration.

The acclaimed 2009 movie, The Blind Side, directed by John Lee Hanckock and starring Sandra Bullock has been at the eye of the storm for a couple of days, after Michael Oher, the man who inspired the story, revealed the heartbreaking truth behind his relationship with his adoptive family, the Tuohys. Released in 2009, the movie follows the life of Oher, a young black orphan who's been going from foster home to foster home until he meets the Tuhoys,...

Recent revelations about The Blind Side have angered some moviegoers, who are directing their frustration towards Sandra Bullock. Michael Oher, the real-life subject of the movie, filed a lawsuit claiming that the story was a lie and that the Tuohy family exploited him for their benefit. Despite the backlash, there are many fans who have come to Bullock's defense, suggesting that she should be recognized for her other performances instead.

Following the recent revelations regarding the sports biopic The Blind Side, several angry moviegoers have taken to Twitter to attack...Sandra Bullock. For some reason. The fallout comes after the real-life subject of the movie, former American football player Michael Oher, revealed that much of the story was a lie, even filing a lawsuit alleging that the Tuohy family tricked him into making them his conservators rather than adopting him. Well, there are those who now think that Bullock...

“The Blind Side” actor Quinton Aaron is jumping to his co-star Sandra Bullock’s defence amid the legal drama surrounding Michael Oher and the Tuohy family.

Aaron played Oher in the 2009 flick alongside Bullock, who won a Best Actress Oscar for her role as Leigh Anne Tuohy.

A synopsis for the film reads, “The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.”

With Oher now filing a lawsuit against the Tuohys this week, claiming they tricked him into a conservatorship shortly after he turned 18, social media users called for Bullock’s Oscar to be taken away.

However, Aaron insisted that’s not necessary.

Read More: Tuohy Family Lawyer Accuses ‘Blind Side’ Subject Michael Oher Of Attempting $15M ‘Shakedown’

“To make a statement like that doesn’t make any sense,...

Los Angeles, Aug 16 (Ians) American footballer Michael Oher has made some big claims with regards to the movie ‘The Blind Side’ which was based on his life, saying that the real life pair of Leah Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy did not compensate him for the critically acclaimed and commercially successful 2006 blockbuster sports drama film.

He has further claimed that the couple did not adopt him, but rather “tricked” him into signing conservatorship papers under the guise of adoption papers so that they could mint money off his name and sign business deals, while not paying him any royalties whatsoever.

According to Variety, the Tuohy couple’s attorney, Marty Singer, gave out a lengthy statement on Tuesday afternoon in response to the footballer’s claims.

The statement read that Oher had “threatened” the couple by saying that “he would plant a negative story about them in the press unless they paid him $15 million,...

Quinton Aaron, who played Michael Oher in The Blind Side, spoke out about the recent controversy surrounding Oher's claims of manipulation and deception by the Tuohy family. Aaron defended Sandra Bullock, expressing that she should not be criticized for her involvement in the film and the controversy surrounding Oher's claims. If Oher's claims are true, Aaron's statement that he did not meet the real Oher until four years after production raises concerns about the lack of authenticity and potential deception involved in The Blind Side.

The Blind Side’s Quinton Aaron reacts to the recent controversy surrounding real-life NFL star Michael Oher. The Blind Side, which was released in 2009 to critical acclaim, has been under fire in recent days due to claims from its real-life subject, Michael Oher. Oher alleged that the Tuohy family’s supposed adoption of him was a complete lie. Instead, Oher attests that the family manipulated...

An attorney for Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy has issued a response to Michael Oher’s petition against them, which alleged that the couple deceived Oher into making the pair his conservators at age 18 and that he has not shared in the revenue from the feature “The Blind Side,” which drew from his life story.

The Tuohys’ attorney, Marty Singer, distributed a lengthy statement on Tuesday afternoon, alleging that Oher had “threatened” the couple by saying that “he would plant a negative story about them in the press unless they paid him $15 million” and dismissing the petition as “a ludicrous lawsuit” and a “cynical attempt to drum up attention in the middle of his latest book tour.”

“The Tuohys opened their home to Mr. Oher, offered him structure, support and, most of all, unconditional love. They have consistently treated him like a son and one of their three children. His response was to threaten them,...

Michael Oher has filed a lawsuit alleging that the Tuohy family tricked him into making them his conservators and profited from his story without his consent. Oher claims that the Tuohys used their false status as his adopted family to gain financial advantages and promote their foundation. The Tuohys argue that the conservatorship was necessary for Oher to attend college and that they would respect his wishes to end it if he wanted. They deny profiting from the movie.

Michael Oher is a retired NFL player whose story of being adopted into a wealthy white Tuohy family you might know from The Blind Side. A feel good story that starred Quinton Aaron as Oher. It was a box office success and earned Sandra Bullock an Academy Award for her performance as Leigh Anne Tuohy, the family matriarch. However, contrary to what was depicted in the film, a recent lawsuit by...

Michael Oher claims that his adoption as portrayed in The Blind Side was a complete lie, as he was actually placed in a conservatorship that allowed the Tuohy family to profit off of business deals in his name. The Blind Side's narrative promotes the idea that the Tuohys adopted Oher out of love, but Oher alleges that he was deceived into signing the conservatorship agreement and received nothing while the family made millions off the film's royalties. This latest development only adds to the controversy surrounding The Blind Side, which had already been criticized for its white savior-like narrative.

The Blind Side's real life subject Michael Oher claims that his adoption was a complete, exploitative lie. Starring Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side is a 2009 film supposedly based on the true story of the rise of professional football player Oher (played by Quinton Aaron). As The Blind Side tells it,...

Michael Oher is is setting the record straight.

The retired NFL player, whose life story was the basis of the 2009 film “The Blind Side”, and the book of the same name it was based on, is claiming a central part of the story was a lie.

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In a petition filed with a Tennessee probate court, Oher alleges that when he went to live with Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy as a teenager, they never actually adopted him.

According to Oher, three months after he turned 18, in 2004, the Tuohys tricked him into signing papers to have them become his conservator.

As conservators, he alleges, the couple had legal authority to sign business deals in his name.

“The lie of Michael’s adoption is one upon which Co-Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy have enriched themselves at the expense of their Ward,...

Retired NFL star Michael Oher, whose life story was captured in John Lee Hancock’s 2009 film “The Blind Side,” is alleging that his seemingly adoptive parents forced him into a questionable conservatorship at age 18.

Oher, who began living with Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy while in high school in Tennessee, claims the Tuohy family never legally adopted him and instead had him enter a conservatorship less than three months after he turned 18 in 2004. The deal gives the Tuohys legal authority over his business deals, including using his name and likeness.

“The lie of Michael’s adoption is one upon which Co-Conservators Leigh Anne Tuohy and Sean Tuohy have enriched themselves at the expense of their Ward, the undersigned Michael Oher,” the legal filing states, per ESPN. “Michael Oher discovered this lie to his chagrin and embarrassment in February of 2023, when he learned that the Conservatorship to which he consented on...

The story of Michael Oher, the retired NFL star who was supposedly adopted by a wealthy white family who lifted him out of poverty, was immortalized in the 2009 blockbuster film “The Blind Side.” But now, Oher, 37, alleges that much of that heartwarming tale is a lie crafted by the family in order to profit off of his name, ESPN reports.

In a 14-page petition filed Monday in Shelby County, Tenn., Oher alleges that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never actually adopted him, instead tricking him into ceding his authority to make business deals by making the couple his conservators at age 18.

Per ESPN, Oher claims that the Tuohys arranged the deal that paid them and their two birth children millions of dollars in royalties from the Oscar-winning movie, which raked in more than $300 million at the box office; Oher received no payment. The ex-nfl player alleges that the conservatorship “provided...

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A Man Called Otto falls into the category of heartwarming drama movies. The 2022 Tom Hanks film follows the life of a grumpy old man who has given up hope after the death of his wife. Throughout the movie, Hanks' Otto reluctantly deals with his friendly neighbors who annoy him and plays hardball with indifferent store attendants over a few nickels and dimes. Beneath Otto's crabby shell exists a man scarred by tragedy and injustice with a heart too big for his own good.

A Man Called Otto has spent several weeks in Netflix's Top 10 Movie list and is generally regarded as a hit despite being ignored by the Oscars. The film has some darker moments that highlight Otto's depression and past losses. Overall, A Man Called Otto delivers an uplifting story about finding optimism, redemption, and the power of friendship. Otto is able to regain his purpose in life...

There are a ton of uplifting feel-good movies like The Blind Side for fans of the Oscar-winning sports drama to enjoy. Inspired by the heartwarming true story chronicled in Michael Lewis’ 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, the movie was written and directed by John Lee Hancock. The Blind Side stars Quinton Aaron as Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who – with the help of his adoptive parents, Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, played by Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw respectively – rose from humble beginnings to become a star football player in the NFL.

When it was released in 2009, The Blind Side was a huge box office hit that grossed more than $300 million worldwide (via Box Office Mojo). Bullock won the Academy Award for Best Actress and the film itself was nominated for Best Picture. The Blind Side touched audiences with its inspirational tale of parenthood, athleticism, and overcoming adversity.

Everyone loves an uplifting story, especially one that features a protagonist who beats the odds and achieves greatness. "The Blind Side" is a perfect example of this — it follows the story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a neglected kid from a rough neighborhood who succeeds academically and discovers his talents as an offensive tackle after being adopted by the wealthy Tuohy family. As a result of those skills and the love and encouragement of the Tuohys, Oher gets into college and eventually makes it to the NFL — two things that are often written off as pipe dreams by kids from poor neighborhoods.

"The Blind Side" grossed 309 million dollars worldwide, was the eighth highest-grossing movie of 2009, and earned Sandra Bullock an Academy Award for her portrayal of the feisty matriarch, Leigh Anne Tuohy. "The Blind Side" proved, once again, that audiences love an inspiring underdog tale, especially when it's based on a true story.

On Friday, August 19, 2022 Amy and Gary Green are hosting an evening fundraiser at their home in Bridgehampton, New York to support the philanthropic and conservation efforts of the African Community & Conservation Fund (Accf) and Tusk, a UK-based charity headed up by Royal Patron, Prince William.

The “Karibu Africa” soireé will raise money to help Accf’s and Tusk’s many community outreach programs, wildlife protection and anti-poaching efforts, including initiatives to improve livelihoods and combat rising food poverty in East & Southern Africa, particularly Tanzania, Rwanda, Mozambique and Zimbabwe.

Covid-19 devastated jobs and livelihoods across the African continent, and with few economic recovery resources, decades of conservation and community upliftment success has been put at risk. Moreover, Russia’s war in Ukraine has collaterally created a global food crisis, as wheat and other grain shipments to Africa have been cut off or dangerously delayed.

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