“I just kept saying no”: Sandra Bullock Nearly Killed Own Career After Finding Leigh Anne Tuohy ‘Exhausting’ Despite Winning the Oscar for $309M Blind Side
Sandra Bullock’s career took a turn when she starred in the movie The Blind Side. The movie got her much more name, fame, and fortune than she already did, and a long with it, and an Oscar. The film was released on 20 November 2009 and was directed by John Lee Hancock. But before signing the movie, the 58-year-old actress wasn’t sure if she should be signing the project or not.
Bullock wasn’t sure if she wanted to play the role of Leigh Anne Tuohy, as she didn’t want to mess up the character.
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Sandra Bullock said yes to the role of Leigh Anne Tuohy
Sandra Bullock describes Anne Tuohy as an energetic lady who doesn’t stop. Before playing the part of Anne Tuohy, Bullock spent a day with her to observe her personality. While describing the day with Anne Tuohy, The Proposal actress said it was exhausting for her. Bullock said,
“It was really scary. That’s why I just kept saying, ‘No’, Leigh Anne will beat anyone in their energy, any day, in her sleep. When I first met her, I was thoroughly exhausted by the time I left her and she was still gonna go for another five hours.”
To make sure Bullock’s on-screen portrayal would be correct, the Bird Box actress penned a list of Anne Tuohy’s favorite makeup products and nail polish, and she observed the way she dresses. Bullock was scared that she will not be able to keep up with Anne Tuohy’s personality on camera and will not be able to do justice to the character. Reportedly, Bullock had almost rejected the film that made her an Oscar winner.
Sandra Bullock said yes to the film after she read the book
Bullock wanted to be true to Anne Tuohy’s character. She wasn’t ready to say yes to the film until she read the book. While talking about the book and how she felt after reading it, Bullock said,
“It was a beautifully-executed book, especially for someone who has been around football players her whole life, and still knew nothing or cared anything about the game.”
She further added,
“By the end of the game, I was in such awe of what it takes to be an athlete, and what the coaches contribute to these children’s lives, and how they support and push and inspire. I had a real sense of jealousy that they got to experience that and I never did as an athlete, or as someone who could be brought to that point.”
When Bullock played Anne Tuohy in the movie The Blind Side, she was appreciated by the people and many critics applauded her work in the movie. Bullock came out as a star when she received the Oscar for the movie.
