Lily, the star of the series Emily in Paris.
Three years ago, when the Covid pandemic was the protagonist of our days, the series became great allies to escape daily uncertainty and make mandatory confinement more bearable.
In our country, Emily in Paris was one of those great refuges, to such an extent that Lily Collins, the protagonist, began to be on everyone's lips.
There she plays an ambitious young woman who lives in Chicago and decides to move to the French capital to accept a position as a marketing consultant in a company that works with luxury brands.
Although the Netflix romantic comedy had detractors in terms of the script, especially from the French, the story has many attractions: it is filmed in the most charming corners of Paris, the protagonist has a great passion for fashion and that is why it became the obsession of those who love design.
It is produced by the same creators of Sex and the city, and Patricia Field, the legendary costume designer who brought the character of Sarah Jessica Parker to life, is also part of the project.
ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR ON NETFLIX.
Despite any criticism, the reality is that Emily in Paris premiered its third season last month.
As if that were not enough, thanks to that performance, Lily was nominated for best actress at the Golden Globes.
WHO'S THAT GIRL
For those who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s, the last name Collins may sound familiar.
And it is that Lily is the daughter of the musician Phill Collins, leader of the British band Genesis, who knew how to fall in love with great hits, such as "I Can't Dance", "Invisible Touch" and "Hold on My Heart".
Beyond the weight of her father, the actress did not allow her last name to define the success of her career.
She preferred to set aside her privileges to make her own journey.
In her teens, she discovered a passion for writing.
She was the youngest contributor to Teen Vogue, wrote for Seventeen, and worked at Nickelodeon.
After she was rejected in several film castings, due to lack of experience, she was inclined to pursue the dream of studying Journalism at the University of Southern California.
She until 2009 when she entered Hollywood through the front door, at the hands of Sandra Bullock, acting in the movie The blind side.
After that first foray onto the big screen, her career took off and she landed leading roles that earned her several nominations.
In Emily in Paris, fashion is one of the main protagonists.
Although the actress's passion for the fashion universe comes from when she was little.
When she was 18 years old, she was selected by Chanel to wear one of her couture designs to the Bal des Débutantes, in Paris.
In 2007, she was chosen "international model of the year" by some women's magazines and luxury brands looked at her.
Hand in hand with designers such as Valentino, Zuhair Murad, Giambattista Valli and Ellie Saab, she shone at the MET galas and had memorable looks on various red carpets, which led her to be on the best dressed list.
Although she was born in England, she moved to Los Angeles as a child when her parents separated.
Living in one of the movie meccas, she is one of the most sought after personalities by the paparazzi, who stand guard in restaurants and cafes to take a picture of her.
Photographed red-handed on the streets of Beverly Hills, she makes it clear that she is a major street style inspiration.
Although it appeals to casual garments, it never loses its sophistication.
She is often seen in mini dresses and sneakers, but also in knee-high boots and skater skirts.
She also bets on romantic outfits with a retro air that exude personality and originality.
JUST CAUSE ACTIVIST
Even though Lily's universe seems perfect, not everything in her life was happy.
She had to go through a hard stage in her childhood and adolescence after the divorce of her parents.
This is how she revealed it in her book No filter: no shame, no regrets, just me, where she confesses the eating disorders she suffered from as a child.
“I couldn't bear the pain and confusion.
She needed constant approval.
He felt that it was not enough, ”she says in the book, referring to the anorexia problems he suffered while her family fell apart.
She says she became addicted to exercise and laxatives.
In addition, she ate coffee and chewing gum to accelerate weight loss.
Parallel to this, she experienced a toxic couple relationship that included verbal and physical violence.
Therefore, her self-esteem and her state did not stop deteriorating.
After overcoming her personal history, Lily became a strong activist for causes that fight against various problems, such as anorexia, and in favor of self-acceptance.
In addition, she is an ambassador for Bystander Revolution, an organization that tries to raise awareness about the consequences of bullying.
"I learned that all it takes is for one person to stand up and say something for everyone else to realize that they are not alone," the actress said recently, to make her position clear.
Through her book, she seeks to inspire girls and women to find their own voice to speak their truths.
Although what was lived was left behind, this experience will be preserved for the rest of her existence.
“It will never be erased because it is part of who I am.
But it no longer defines how I live my life on a daily basis,” she revealed.
LOVE IN TIMES OF NETWORKS
On her Instagram account, with more than 25 million followers, Lily shares her daily looks, the backstage of Emily's recordings in Paris and her daily life.
AN ADDICTIVE COMEDY.
In 2020, through a romantic photo that she uploaded to her feed, in which she kissed with her partner and showed a gold and diamond engagement ring, the actress confirmed the news of her wedding with film director Charlie McDowell.
Finally, the wedding took place in 2021. It was carried out secretly and with great secrecy to avoid the siege of the press, in a natural setting similar to an enchanted forest, located in Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado.
Just like when she announced her engagement, Phil Collins' daughter took to Instagram to break the big news.
“What started as a fairy tale is now my reality forever.
I will never be able to correctly describe what we experienced last weekend, but magical is a good word to start with, ”she wrote next to a photo with her new husband on the day of the celebration that crowned the love story.
