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Who is Collins Tuohy – Michael Oher’s sister? Her Wedding, Husband, Fortune
Collins Tuohy is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, blogger, and social media personality. She is also better known as the adopted sister of NFL player Michael Oher, whose life story inspired the Hollywood blockbuster The Blind Side . The blind sidetells the true life story of Oher, who grew up in an impoverished background consisting of a drug-addicted mother and a convicted father. He became homeless and survived on leftovers from school. This was until Collins’ mother, Leigh Anne, saw him. She and her family took him in and eventually adopted him. They also encouraged him, both in science and in sports. Michael Oher received a football scholarship and was called up to the NFL in 2009. He played for teams like The Baltimore Ravens and won the Super Bowl in 2013. Collins Tuohy played an important role in Michael’s life as his close friend and confidante. Learn more about this wonderful woman including her husband, marriage and net worth.
Bio – Who is Collins Tuohy?
Collins Tuohy was born on December 29, 1986 in Memphis Tennessee, where she grew up. Her mother’s name is Leigh Anne while her father’s name is Sean Albro Tuohy. Her mother is an experienced interior designer while her father is a former basketball player turned athlete. Her parents own numerous restaurants in the United States. The restaurants are franchises of well-known chains such as Taco Bell, KFC and Pizza Hut.
Collins Tuohy has a younger brother named SeanTuohy. Her famous adoptive brother Michael Oher joined the family in 2004. The family’s exemplary kindness was eventually featured in the 2006 New York Times bestseller The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game . The book was authored by Michael Lewis and was the origin of the 2009 film of the same name.
The Tuohy family has remained a longtime advocate for adoption and charity. They also have a foundation called the Making It Happen Foundation dedicated to changing the lives of young people.
Collins Tuohy attended Briarcrest Christian School in Memphis, where she was an outstanding student and athlete. Tuohy continued her impressive career at the University of Mississippi, where she studied broadcast journalism. During her college years, she held a variety of positions including President of the Alumni Student Council and Kappa Delta Sorority Officer. She was also a champion pole vaulter and a cheerleader. Since graduating from college, Tuohy has built an impressive career as an entrepreneur and blogger.
Wealth (income and earnings)
Tuohy has an estimated net worth of US$2 million. She made her fortune from various sources including her popular lifestyle blog. Known as Collins Closet, the blog focuses on lifestyle, travel and fashion. Tuohy started blogging on Instagram. It became so popular that she made it a regular affair. She now has nearly 250,000 followers on Instagram. Tuohy is also a co-founder of a company called the Whimsy Cookie Company Memphis. The company makes specialty cookies that are sold across America.
husband, wedding
Collins Tuohy (who is now called CollinsTuohy Smith) is married to her longtime boyfriend Cannon Smith. Cannon is also from Tennessee. A graduate of the University of Memphis, he is an actor, producer and businessman. He is also the youngest son of FedEx founder Frederick Smith. He has a sister named Molly Smith who is a Hollywood producer. Tuohy and Cannon began dating after meeting at a cookie party when they were 18. They dated for 10 years before he popped the question at another cookie party.
The couple tied the knot in a beautiful two-day ceremony in Memphis, Tennessee. It consisted of an intimate dinner for her close friends and family as well as a big party. The ceremony took place at the Memphis Hunt and Polo Club near the couple’s children’s homes.
The wedding was planned by the bride and her mother, with some professional help. There was a dance floor on a pool. Guests also had the opportunity to purchase tennis shoes for serious dancing. The groom looked dapper in a black tuxedo. His bride, on the other hand, was amazed by a Steven Khalil dress with a ten-foot train. The wedding was attended by many guests, including the bride’s famous brother, Michael Oher.
