Sandra Bullock is one of the most talented actors in the industry, who has given numerous fabulous performances in her career. The actress secured her first Academy Award for the film, The Blind Side in 2009. It was a sports drama film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, based on the Michael Lewis book of the same name. However, the recent revelation about the plot has created controversy on social media.
The film was based on the life story of Michael Oher, and he alleged that some facts shown in the film were not true. It has created an uproar on social media as the fans demand Sandra Bullock return her Oscar.
Sandra Bullock’s The Blind Side Controversy
Sandra Bullock’s film The Blind Side was released in 2009 and focussed on the life of footballer Michael Oher. The film showcased his tough childhood and how he overcame every hurdle to play in the NFL with the help of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy. The role of Leigh Anne was played by Bullock, who was the biggest supporter of the sports star. The film was a commercial success and grossed $309 million worldwide on a $29 million budget.
However, the footballer made some major revelations in his memoir When Your Back’s Against the Wall: Fame, Football, and Lessons Learned through a Lifetime of Adversity. He shared that he was never legally adopted, which proves the plot of the film The Blind Side was a façade.
Sandra Bullock’s fans defend her against critics for The Blind Side
Numerous fans of the actress and the footballer were outraged by the revelation regarding the sports biopic The Blind Side. Several angry viewers have taken to Twitter (or X) to attack Sandra Bullock. Some feel that the actress does not deserve the Oscar for the film. However, some fans took her side and defended her against the critics.
One commented,
She did an amazing job in what has turned out to be a fictional character.
Another posted,
Yeah, she wasn’t even a producer on the movie like many lead actors are these days. Plus, as someone said below, she’s amazing at playing fictional characters. 😅
Another said,
Absolutely not. Sandra Bullock won the Best Actress Oscar for portraying Gracie Lou Freebush in Miss Congeniality. #worldpeace
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The outburst occurred after the real-life subject of the movie, the former American football player Michael Oher, revealed that most of the story was a lie. He shared that he is also filing a lawsuit against the Tuohy family, who allegedly tricked him into making them his conservators instead of adopting him.
The film stars Sandra Bullock as Leigh Anne, Tim McGraw as Sean, and Quinton Aaron as Oher. Bullock won the Academy Award for Best Actress, the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama, and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role.
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