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First-time nominee Sandra Bullock won the Oscar for Best Actress at the 82nd annual Academy Awards for her portrayal of Leigh Anne Tuohy in "The Blind Side."
Ironically, the day before the Oscars, Bullock accepted her "Razzie" in person for the worst performance of the year for her performance in "All About Steve."
In her own humble and self-depracating style, Bullock started her acceptance speech with, 'Did I really earn this, or did I wear you all down?'
Thankfulness was the focus of Bullock's of on-stage acceptance speech:
"I have so many people to thank for my good fortune in this lifetime and this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, I know. To the family that allowed me to play them, the Tuohy family, I know they're in here and you'll probably hear her in a minute. Maybe not. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to... the family that made this film that gave me the opportunity to do something different."
Sandra then paid homage to parents in general and to her mother in particular:
"I would like to thank what this film is about for me which are the moms that take care of the babies and the children no matter where they come from. Those moms and parents never get thanked. I, in particular, failed to thank one. So... if I can take this moment to thank Helga B. for not letting me ride in cars with boys until I was 18 because she was right. I would've done what she said I was gonna do. For making me practice every day when I got home. Piano, ballet, whatever it is I wanted to be. She said to be an artist, you had to practice every day, and for reminding her daughters that there's no race, no religion, no class system, no color, nothing, no sexual orientation that makes us better than anyone else. We are all deserving of love. So, to that trailblazer, who allowed me to have that"
The Blind Side is based on a true story about Michael Oher a homeless boy who is taken in by a super rich white family who have never seen the ‘other' side of town. Oher comes from a traumatic background, but is a tremendous football talent. Mrs. Tuohy (Bullock) and her family help Oher overcome his obstacles. Michael Oher eventually played in the NFL for the Baltimore Ravens as an offensive lineman.
Sandra Bullock Backstage Interview, Excerpts:
Q. I was wondering if you had any advice for students out there, acting students or just people who want to be in the entertainment industry who want to be in your shoes tonight?
A. Well, don't aspire to be in these shoes. You know, walk in your own. I mean everyone's really good at telling everyone else how to live your life or how to be or how to do it. Just don't listen. My mother beat it into our heads to be original, and I didn't understand that until later on and just everyone's unique and that's what makes people exciting to watch, I think, so just savour what you are and not what everyone else wants you to be.
Q. What does this mean to you and did you sort of think you were the favorite?
A. Are you joking? No. It's -- as I said up on that stage, you know, I questioned did I win it or did I just wear everyone down? It's if you hang in there the longest, it's, you know -- you know, I didn't aspire to this. I was in awe of it. I admired it. I got to watch it like everyone else did or present, but it wasn't something that I said, One day when I get the Oscar.
I didn't think it was something that was the opportunity would ever present itself for me to rise to that occasion. And I was okay with that and I was very happy working and this came out of left field, every pun intended. Sorry. I think everything's going to be a metaphor tonight and I apologize. This is the film I said "no" to. If I thought this was going to be my, you know, golden ticket. It just was such odd circumstances and things came together in a way that I just didn't see coming. No one saw coming. And I think that's what makes it so overwhelming and unexpected. I look at the company I keep in this category and you can't pick. There's not one that rises above the others, and I love these women that I got to spend this time with so much for who they are. So I feel like I share it equally in five parts because we ladies need to stick together.
Q. I just want you to talk a little bit about what draws you to these projects that are youth oriented that are to do with
A. It's not that I consciously draw I'm drawn to them. You know, we're presented with the opportunities we're presented with in this business, and you're able to make some of your own opportunities. I didn't it's not conscious, but I think it makes a great inspirational story when you can see it work, when you see what someone can rise to the occasion and do. And you know, I've seen it happen day after day in New Orleans and that's why I love that town so much, and it's the people and the perseverance and the love of each other that makes that work. And I think that's what works so well in stories like that. I love stories about passion and love. Love of country, love of people. Love of sport. It's just -- it makes a good film. But I don't think I've ever consciously been drawn to it. I just I just end up, I guess, maybe loving it the most.
Q. I've already seen the film; I have to be honest. You have both an Oscar and a Razzie. How much are you enjoying the irony of that situation and what are you going to do with both awards?
A. They're going to sit side by side, as they should. You know they're both we're in the entertainment business. That's what we're supposed to do. You know, it's you take the good with the not so good. But I had the best time at the Razzies last night. It is what it is and, you know, it probably means more that both of them happened at the same time because it's the great equalizer. You know, nothing ever let's me get too full of myself. It quickly chops me off at the knees, and I like it that way because it just it keeps things stable and they'll sit side by side in a nice little shelf somewhere, the Razzie maybe on a different shelf, lower.
Q. Serious critically acclaimed film?
A. I want to do everything. I've always been one of those people that I don't like when people tell me I can't do something. Just because, you know, I did commercial films doesn't mean I couldn't do wonderful small art house films. Just because I won an Oscar, I don't want to ever stop doing something that makes people laugh. I love making people laugh. I don't know what I'm going to do next. I sort of wanted this to sort of all die down, but I'm going make mistakes and I'm going to make everyone roll their eyes and I'm going to maybe do something that works, but I just want to keep working in every genre that I'm allowed to until I'm asked to not do it anymore.
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