Posted on 08/14/2023 3:53:07 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
Michael Oher, the former NFL offensive lineman and inspiration for the 2009 box office success "The Blind Side," told a Tennessee judge on Monday that contrary to the film version of his life he was never adopted by the Tuohy family, and alleged that the family earned millions from the story.
Oher, now 37, has petitioned a Shelby County judge to revoke the conservatorship from the Tuohys, arguing that he's old enough to handle his own business affairs. The Tuohys "have falsely and publicly represented themselves as the adoptive parents of Michael," the petition claims.
In "The Blind Side," Lee Anne Tuohy was portrayed by Sandra Bullock, while Sean Tuohy was played by Tim McGraw.
"Since at least August of 2004, Conservators have allowed Michael, specifically, and the public, generally, to believe that Conversators adopted Michael and have used that untruth to gain financial advantages for themselves and the foundations which they own or which they exercise control," the petition alleges.
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Mmmmm, ok. Weird comment, for what purpose I’m not sure?
No good deed goes unpunished.
Sandra Bullock would never do such a thing...
That might have one of the last network shows I watched with any regularity.
“I remember he was pretty mad about the film when it came out. I have never watched and I don’t know much about the guys actual life \. Did it make him look bad?”
Oher didn’t like his portrayal of himself. The movie showed him knowing nothing about football when he entered high school when the reality was he was already a star player. But I think the extremely low grade issue was true.
I’m trying to bring back linen suits, loafers, and a pastel shirt.
A Ferrari and a 45 help the look...
Some shady lawyer probably coerced him to complain. Because the lawyer wants to earn millions.
Question is, did Oher benefit, or not benefit, from the Tuohy family taking care of him? Oher definitely benefited. And should not complain. The Tuohy family told their story, and a movie was later made. Such is life. Why can't a black man tell his own story, rather than go after a family who helped him? "Oh poor me, whites used me! I want reparations, boo-hoo."
Great minds think alike. I just couldn’t think of Colon’s name. LOL. I guess he isn’t very important in my mind.
I bet he has blown through his $34K.
they made him rich, and now he’s gonna pizz on them...
Who was the attorney representing Michael? The state does not simply gift juvenile students to folks.
BULLOCK WAS SOFA KING DELICIOUS IN THAT MOVIE
My buddy worked for Bren the gun sonny carried what pos it was
Well, to be fair, would there ever have been a movie made about the Tuohy family if they had never met Oher?
Bullocks ass was the star of that movie
I think he has a point in that he didn’t share in the profits, when they were using his life story to tell the story.
Wondering if he’s another Colin Kaepernick. He’s 37 years old. The movie was released 14 years ago. Why is this now coming out? He got cut by the Carolina Panthers in 2017 because he couldn’t pass the physical exam. Has he blown whatever money he had, and now going after the family who gave him a roof over his head, claiming they owe him proceeds from the movie? This guy sounds like another ingrate to me.
Doesn't matter. If you have a story to tell, do so. If you don't, then don't complain if someone else tells it. A story teller isn't obligated to share the rewards.
he got married for the first-time last year. I expect she pushed him to sue now that she can claim a share of any money he gets.
No matter, Sonny was the man.
A Florida Gator in fact…
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