"The Blind Side" star Quinton Aaron stands firmly by the Tuohy family, countering Michael Oher's allegations of exploitation. Aaron, who portrayed Oher in the film, voices his support for the family's guidance, while Oher claims the movie's tale was fiction and seeks legal action over financial matters and adoption.
Quinton Aaron, renowned for his role in "The Blind Side," has voiced his support for the Tuohy family, countering Michael Oher's allegations that the family depicted in the movie took advantage of him. Aaron portrayed Oher, a resilient young African-American man who triumphed over adversity to excel in the NFL, aided by the guidance of Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy, as portrayed in John Lee Hancock's cinematic creation.
Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw portrayed the couple in the movie, and Bullock's exceptional performance earned her an Oscar.
However, on Monday (August 14), the Oher took legal action, asserting that The Blind Side's story, adapted from a 2006 book of identical title, was a work of fiction.
He further contended that the couple who welcomed him into their household never legally adopted him, yet profited immensely from exploiting his name.
Actor Aaron recently shared his perspective on the matter in an interview with TMZ. Although he didn't maintain contact with the Tuohys after the film's release, he expressed no reservations about their connection with Oher.
Furthermore, the star of Be Kind Rewind voiced his disagreement with people who suggest that Bullock should lose her Oscar due to Oher's statements.
He expressed confusion at the notion of making such a statement, mentioning that Sandra Bullock's connection to the current real story being read was unclear.
Furthermore, Oher claimed that around three months after reaching the age of 18 in 2014, he was asked by Leigh Anne and Sean to sign a document. This document granted them legal authority to engage in financial transactions on his behalf.
He asserts that the couple entered into an agreement that resulted in a substantial financial gain for them and their two natural offspring from the movie adaptation, generating over $300 million upon its 2009 launch.
According to court records, it was in February 2023 that Oher became aware that he had not been formally adopted.
Sean explained that they had been in touch with lawyers who had informed them that adopting someone over the age of 18 was not possible. Instead, the only option available to them was to establish a conservatorship. They were cautious about ensuring the legality of the situation and therefore ensured that the biological mother was present in court.
According to Sean, they did not generate any profits from the movie. He further stated that Michael Lewis had shared half of his earnings with the family, and each member, including Michael, received an equal portion, amounting to approximately $14,000 per person.