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Lily Collins recalls what made Sandra Bullock the 'kindest, most kickass' role model on The Blind Side set

Lily Collins feels lucky to have been 'mothered' by Sandra Bullock on her first film, 'The Blind Side': 'She really took me under her wing during that experience and showed me the ropes.'

The 35-year-old actress, who made her feature film debut in the controversial sports biopic, recently opened up to Sky News about the major impact that Bullock had on her career. The Emily in Paris star added that working alongside Bullock prompted a revelation: “It’s possible to be at this point in your career and done what you’ve done and still be the kindest, most kickass, badass female as well? The Blind Side tells the story of real-life football player Michael Oher (played by Quinton Aaron), a Black homeless teen who's taken in by the white Tuohys and comes to realize his potential.

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