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Sandra Bullock had doubts about her Academy-winning performance in the 2009 sports drama filmThe 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.
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 onThe Blind SideFilm
Despite the wild success ofThe Blind Side, actressSandra Bullockinitially did not want to do it. In fact, she confessed not recalling she agreed to star in it. In her interview with theIrish Examiner, she said, “I kept turning it down, not because I didn’t like it, but because I didn’t know how to do it.”
The 60-year-old star believed she could not bring the role to life the way it deserved, and even thought that she would only mess it up. It’s the type of role that many actors tend to under-deliver, she claimed, and later admitted that she ultimately found the motivation to pick it up.
TheOcean’s 8actress thought that the most inspiring thing about the project was the reality of it. The story is based on a true story, and a real family provided love and care for the once-impoverishedMichael Oherwho became a football player. Bullock realized that the parents did not adopt him because someone would make a movie out of it, but because they cared.
When she finally agreed to do the film, she still felt the anxiety on set. While speaking withThe New York Times, theMiss Congenialitystar doubted her performance and thought to herself, “I regretted having taken the film. Like, I shouldn’t have done this.” Throughout the production, she carried that negative feeling.
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She did not expect to win her first-ever Best Actress award for Oscars for her brilliant performance inThe Blind Side. Bullock was not even aware that she had been nominated until someone told her on the phone. For the actress, the win was just the cherry on top, and it was the hard work and passion that she’s truly proud of.
Sandra Bullock Felt Sad AboutThe Blind SideControversy
In 2023, a scandal surrounding the movie left Bullock devastated and heartbroken. In a post fromDaily Mail, Michael Oher reportedly filed a lawsuit against the Tuohys over the film’s profit.
It was rumored that the movie was based on a lie, and the football star alleged that they tricked him into signing a paper that made them conservators, not adoptive parents.
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A source close to the actress revealed she “hates that such a wonderful story, a spectacular movie, and a spectacular time in her life now has been tainted.” While netizens expressed differing opinions about the issue, Bullock refused to pay them attention.
The Blind Sideis currently available to watch on Max.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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