The True Story Behind The “Blind Side”

The Family Really Did Connect With Michael Almost Immediately

The movie makes it appear as though Michael easily joined the Tuohys in their family home without any complications. S.J. is thrilled to have a new brother, and Collins ignores what her classmates say about their new housemate. Sean and Leigh Anne simply give Michael a big hug, and adoption is inevitable. In real life, the media reported that the Tuohys welcomed Michael with open arms and embraced him as one of the family. S.J. later referred to him as his best friend, and Collins later admitted the pair became close both in high school and at Ole Miss where they both went to college.