Lily Collins Talks About Her 'Blind Side'

Actress Lily Collins stopped by the studio to talk about her role as Collins Tuohy in the new film Blind Side.

The Blind Side depicts the remarkable true story of Michael Oher (Quinton Aaron), a homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own.

Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family (lily plays his new sister,) becomes an All-American offensive left tackle. In the latest chapter of his inspiring story, Oher was a First Round draft pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, selected by the Baltimore Ravens. The Touhys were there to share the moment with him. Collins plays Leigh Anne Touhy's (Sandra Bullock) daughter and this is her first major motion picture.

Collins an English actress and is currently shooting Priest in Los Angeles with Paul Bettany and played Phoebe Abrams in 90210. She is singer Phil Collins daughter, a writer and a correspondent for Nickelodeon.

Blind Side opens in theaters on Friday, November 20. For more information, visit www.TheBlindSideMovie.com.