August 16th 2023.
Actor Quinton Aaron, who portrayed Michael Oher in The Blind Side, is speaking out in defense of his costar Sandra Bullock in light of recent revelations. Aaron believes Bullock is being unfairly attacked for simply doing her job.
"Saying stuff like she needs to relinquish her title doesn't make any sense," Aaron said in response to calls for Bullock's Oscar to be revoked. "She gave a brilliant performance and that shouldn't be tarnished for something that had nothing to do with her."
Neither Bullock nor Aaron had knowledge of the Tuohys' alleged scheme to benefit from Oher's story or athletic prowess, and it is still unclear if liberties were taken by John Lee Hancock, the film's writer and director.
"I really feel like we live in a society today where people are so hellbent on pointing blame on people," Aaron continued. "To make a statement like that, doesn't make any sense. Sandra Bullock didn't have anything to do with the real story... I think that people just need to chill out, relax, and let the families involved handle whatever is going on."
Aaron's portrayal of Oher catapulted him to Hollywood fame, but the news has left him feeling conflicted about the legacy of the film as well as the role he played.
"I didn't know what to think. It's news to me... unfortunately, it's not a good turn of events," he said. "This movie inspired so many people, and changed people's lives, mine included. I feel for everyone involved. I'm not taking sides. I love Michael. I love the Tuohy family."
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