# Sandra Bullock “Heartbroken” Over Allegations Made by Michael Oher from “The Blind Side”
**By Brooke Steinberg | August 16, 2023 | 3:05pm**
Actress Sandra Bullock has expressed her “heartbreak” after learning about the disturbing allegations made by former NFL star Michael Oher, whose story inspired the 2009 film “The Blind Side.” The movie, adapted from the 2006 book “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game” by Michael Lewis, tells the inspiring story of Oher’s rise to football stardom after being taken in by the Tuohy family.
In recent court documents, Oher, now 37 years old, claimed that Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy never actually adopted him, despite portraying the image of a loving family who helped him succeed. The couple allegedly profited from Oher’s success, using his name and likeness in business deals without his consent. The film earned Sandra Bullock an Oscar for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy.
Upon learning of the allegations, Bullock is said to be devastated and feels that her hard work and dedication to the story have been tarnished. A source close to the actress shared that “she hates that such a wonderful story, a spectacular movie, and a spectacular time in her life now has been tainted.” The source also revealed that Bullock is facing additional emotional challenges due to the recent death of her partner, Bryan Randall, from ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
In his lawsuit against the Tuohy family, Oher claims that they used their conservatorship over him to make millions in royalties from the film. The court documents state, “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 [Oher].” Oher aims to end the conservatorship, obtain an injunction against the Tuohys using his name and likeness, and seek an accounting of the money they have earned, as well as fair profits and punitive damages.
While some fans have expressed support for Bullock, arguing that she “earned her Oscar” and couldn’t have known the truth, others have blamed her for her involvement in the film. Sports broadcaster Brandon Walker slammed Bullock on social media, saying she should give her Oscar back, while others admitted to disliking Bullock now that the truth about the adoption has come to light.
However, many have come to Bullock’s defense, pointing out that she merely portrayed a fictional version of Leigh Anne Tuohy in the movie. Film and TV reviewer Richard Roeper stated, “It is totally misguided and unfair to assign blame to her for the new and deeply disturbing allegations about the real-life story.”
Despite the online commentary and opinions, Bullock is choosing not to give it much attention, according to the source. The actress believes that there are more important things to worry about than the opinions of others.
As Bullock deals with these emotional challenges, she is looking forward to better days ahead, according to the source. It will take time for her to move forward, but she remains resilient.