Twitter has become notorious for housing outrageous opinions, but the latest trend involving Sandra Bullock takes the cake. Users on the platform are calling for her to be stripped of her Oscar following the controversy surrounding her film, “The Blind Side.” This development is just as absurd as it sounds, especially considering that there is no concrete evidence to suggest that Bullock, who portrayed Leigh Anne Tuohy in the movie, had any knowledge of the drama surrounding Michael Oher and the Tuohy family.
One Twitter user wrote, “So Sandra Bullock should have to give back her Oscar, right? And man, do we need to start questioning these feel-good stories. The parents allegedly blocked him from earning $300 from the movie, and even gave the money to their real children? WOOOOOOOW!” Another user chimed in, stating, “If the Michael Oher allegations are true, then we have to go and TAKE THE OSCAR back from Sandra Bullock and give it to Gabourey Sidibe for ‘Precious.’ Sandra Bullock should give her Oscar back. She knows she didn’t deserve that s***.”
Despite these scathing remarks, there are individuals who have come to Sandra Bullock’s defense. One Twitter user points out, “Not y’all calling for Sandra Bullock’s Oscar to be revoked. It ain’t her fault that the real-life people involved were exploitative scammers and thieves.” Another supporter wrote, “You know Sandra Bullock deserved her Oscar because she acted so well, she made the Tuohy family likable.”
As we previously reported, Michael Oher, the former NFL star, claims that the Tuohy family never officially adopted him, contrary to what is portrayed in the movie. Oher alleges that he was instead placed under a conservatorship. He further alleges that the family profited greatly from his life story in “The Blind Side,” while he received nothing in return. On the other hand, Sean Tuohy, a member of the Tuohy family, dismisses Oher’s claims, stating that a conservatorship was the only legal option available to make Oher a part of their family, as he was over the age of 18. Each family member supposedly made around $14,000 from the movie, including Oher himself.
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In conclusion, Twitter has once again descended into chaos, this time with users demanding Sandra Bullock’s Oscar be taken away due to the alleged controversies surrounding “The Blind Side.” However, it is crucial to remember that Bullock’s involvement in the film does not necessarily suggest her complicity in any behind-the-scenes issues. It is essential to separate the actions of the real-life individuals involved from those of the actors who portrayed them. Only time will tell how this Twitter saga unfolds and whether these demands will have any impact on Sandra Bullock and her Oscar win.