Sandra Bullock thought 'The Blind Side' would be schmaltzy and soft
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From the EW archives: In 2009, Sandra Bullock told us she thought 'The Blind Side' would be 'schmaltzy and soft,' then she met the real Leigh Anne Tuohy — and her gun.
The Blind Side' Cast Side-by-Side with the Real-Life People They Played
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Why Sandra Bullock Hesitated About Doing the 'Blind Side' Movie - The Messenger
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Sandra Bullock Almost Turned Down 'The Blind Side' Role; Says, “Leigh-Anne Scared Me From the Moment I Entered The Door”, in 2009 - WomenWorking
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The Blind Side, Sandra Bullock
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Sandra Bullock's The Blind Side BLASTED by NFL star who inspired its Oscar-winning story - Irish Mirror Online
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Sandra Bullock Was 'Scared' Of Leigh Anne Tuohy When They Met – Hollywood Life
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Sandra Bullock explains why she's taking a break from acting
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REVEALED: Sandra Bullock didn't believe she could win Academy Award for The Blind Side amid new controversy over Oscar-winning film
The Blind Side' Cast Side-by-Side with the Real-Life People They Played
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The Blind Side-Movie - Non-Ski Gabber
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Sandra Bullock's The Blind Side BLASTED by NFL star who inspired its Oscar-winning story - Irish Mirror Online
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REVEALED: Sandra Bullock didn't believe she could win Academy Award for The Blind Side amid new controversy over Oscar-winning film
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Sandra Bullock speaks out against media's treatment of women
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The Blind Side critics highlight long-standing issue with 'white saviour' movie after Michael Oher's claims
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The Blind Side (2009)