The “True” Story Behind ‘The Blind Side’ Was a Lie
Remember The Blind Side? That cringe-inducing movie that won Sandra Bullock an Oscar in 2009? It turns out the “true” story it was based on was actually a lie.
Former NFL player Michael Oher (portrayed by Quinton Aaron in the movie) says the version of his life events we see on the big screen are not factual. He says the “benevolent” couple, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, who adopted him actually never did — he claims they tricked him into a conservatorship.
In a petition filed in court yesterday, Oher accuses the couple of exploiting him and says that he only just found out SIX MONTHS AGO that the documents presented to him as adoption papers were actually a petition to appoint them as his conservators, which gave them control over his ability to enter contracts despite the fact that he was over 18, able-bodied and of sound mind. This allowed the couple to negotiate with Fox when The Blind Side was being produced.
This NASTY couple allegedly negotiated for $225,000 and 2.5% of all future earnings for themselves and their kids while leaving Oher out of it. The move would go on to gross over $309 million at the box office.
Oher is seeking to end the conservatorship and is asking for damages. He also wants an accounting of proceeds from all contracts negotiated on his behalf.
The Tuohys have since responded through their attorney, who claims Oher tried to shake them down for $15 million and threatened to go to the press if they didn’t pay up. They also claim that they didn’t trick him into the conservatorship.
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