Court records reveal that the Tuohys paid Michael Oher a substantial sum of over $138K for his involvement in the ‘Blind Side’ movie and book.
Oher Receives Over $138,000 in Profits from “The Blind Side” Book and Film
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
2:40 PM – Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Former NFL star Michael Oher has been paid more than $138,000 in profits for his involvement in the captivating story of “The Blind Side” book and film.
Court documents have revealed that Oher received a substantial sum of over $138,000, according to filings in the Shelby County Probate Court in Tennessee.
The story of “The Blind Side” is based on a book written by Michael Lewis and has been brought to life in a film adaptation featuring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, and Lily Collins, which depicts Oher’s remarkable life journey.
Oher, now 37, made claims earlier this year that his adoptive parents, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, had been profiting from his story without compensating him. He alleged that the Tuohys had received millions while he received nothing for his rights.
However, the Tuohy family’s legal filing stated that Oher received an “equal cut” in the profits from “The Blind Side”.
According to recent court documents, an agreement was made between the Tuohy family, including Sean Tuohy, Leigh Anne Tuohy, their children, and Michael Oher, to split the book and movie proceeds five ways.
The total amount of $138,311.01 in proceeds was then disbursed through several check payments between June 2007 and April 2023.
“By agreement between the family members including Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, their children SJ and Collins as well as Michael Oher, the book and movie proceeds were to be split five ways. These funds represent funds paid to Mr. Tuohy and the portion paid over to Mr. Oher,” according to a statement filed by the Tuohys’ lawyers.
The Tuohy family has previously stated that the movie did not bring them significant financial gain. The filing also emphasized that the couple had personally spent tens of thousands of dollars to support Oher during his high school and college years.
Additionally, the family denied receiving any money as conservators on behalf of Michael Oher and clarified that they were not in charge of any financial matters related to Oher’s conservatorship. They also highlighted their financial support for Oher during his time at school.
The filing included a record of payments made by the Tuohys to Oher, as well as deposits made to a bank account in the name of one of Oher’s children.
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What allegations did Michael Oher make against his adoptive parents regarding profiting from his story?
Oher Receives Over $138,000 in Profits from “The Blind Side” Book and Film
Former NFL star Michael Oher has recently received over $138,000 in profits for his involvement in the captivating story of “The Blind Side” book and film. Court documents have revealed that Oher received this substantial sum of money, according to filings in the Shelby County Probate Court in Tennessee.
“The Blind Side” is based on a book written by Michael Lewis and has been brought to life in a film adaptation featuring Sandra Bullock, Quinton Aaron, Tim McGraw, and Lily Collins. The movie tells the remarkable life journey of Michael Oher, now 37 years old.
Earlier this year, Oher made claims that his adoptive parents, Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, had been profiting from his story without compensating him. He alleged that the Tuohys had received millions while he received nothing for his rights. However, the Tuohy family’s legal filing stated that Oher received an “equal cut” in the profits from “The Blind Side”.
According to recent court documents, an agreement was made between the Tuohy family and Michael Oher to split the book and movie proceeds five ways. The total amount of $138,311.01 in proceeds was then disbursed through several check payments between June 2007 and April 2023.
A statement filed by the Tuohys’ lawyers clarified the arrangement: “By agreement between the family members including Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, their children SJ and Collins as well as Michael Oher, the book and movie proceeds were to be split five ways. These funds represent funds paid to Mr. Tuohy and the portion paid over to Mr. Oher.”
The Tuohy family has previously stated that the movie did not bring them significant financial gain. The filing also highlighted the personal financial support provided by the Tuohys to Oher during his high school and college years, emphasizing that they had personally spent tens of thousands of dollars in support.
Additionally, the family denied receiving any money as conservators on behalf of Michael Oher and clarified that they were not in charge of any financial matters related to Oher’s conservatorship. They also emphasized their financial support for Oher during his time at school.
Overall, the recent court documents have shed light on the financial arrangements surrounding the story of “The Blind Side”. While Oher has now received his share of the profits, the Tuohy family has maintained their position that they did not benefit significantly from the movie and have provided significant financial support to Oher throughout his journey.
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