Michael Oher, who inspired the Oscar-nominated movie The Blind Side, has tied the knot.
The retired professional football player recently exchanged vows with his longtime love, Tiffany Roy.
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Michael Oher is a former American football offensive tackle renowned for having played in the NFL.
He played for 8 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens.
Even so, in 2005, he participated in the US Army All-American Bowl, which resulted in him receiving numerous scholarships to attend several universities.
And he chose to go to the University of Mississippi.
He then made his NFL debut during the 2008 NFL Draft but ultimately withdrew his decision.
And during the 2009 NFL Draft, he became the 23rd pick by the Baltimore Ravens.
He later signed a contract for 5 years with the Ravens and began the season as a right tackle.
While it took him a season before he won the Super Bowl ring by defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl VLVII, he signed yet another contract of 4 years with the Tennessee Titans in March 2014 and started in eleven games for the team.
From 2005 to 2008, Oher won numerous awards.
His most recent was the SEC Jacobs Blocking Trophy.
According to Wealthy Persons, Oher has an estimated net worth of $20 million.
But his source of income does not just come from his football endeavors, he also published his book, I Beat the Odds.
And that’s not all…
His life inspired the Oscar-nominated film, The Blind Side.
The movie is about a homeless and traumatized boy who then became an All-American football player and first-round NFL draft pick.
It was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actress for Sandra Bullock.
Although Oher has kept his personal life rather private, it has been revealed that the retired NFL footballer has recently tied the knot.
According to PEOPLE, he exchanged vows with longtime love Tiffany Roy at the JW Marriot in Nashville, Tennessee, on November 5.
While the couple’s son, Kobi, escorted Roy down the aisle to Beyoncé’s ‘Halo‘ where she joined Oher and recited personalized vows after their unity sand ceremony.
Roy even revealed her favorite part of the wedding…
She told the media outlet that “the most magical part was our vows.”
Roy added: “To hear Mike express his feelings in front of 200-plus people was astonishing and romantic. I really felt like a true Queen.”
“For a few seconds, my mind was cloudy. Everything was moving so fast that I could not hear or focus on my own thoughts.
“Until I felt my dress get caught on my shoe, which prevented me from walking. That’s when everything became clear. I heard my son ask me, “Are you ready?’ and I said ‘Of course I am, I’ve been waiting a long time for this magical day.’ It was filled with so much joy, excitement, and happiness,” she recalled.
According to the media outlet, following the nuptials, guests enjoyed cocktail hour and a performance by ballerinas before the bridal party entered with a choreographed dance.
But all eyes were on the newlyweds during their first dance as they performed a choreographed number to ‘This is Why I Love You‘ by Will Davenport.
And Roy had some sweet words to describe Oher…
“He is charming, loving, kind, funny, handsome, a great listener, a great cook, and an amazing father to our kids. Michael has a glow in his eyes when he looks at me.
“He puts me first no matter what he has on his schedule for the day he makes sure his family is taken care of. I love his love for his family and our kids,” she said.
Congratulations to the newlyweds!