Lily Jane Collins (born 18 March 1989) is a British and American actress and model. Born in Guildford, Surrey and raised in Los Angeles, Collins began performing on screen at the age of two in the BBC sitcom Growing Pains. In the late 2000s, Collins began acting and modelling more regularly, and she had a career breakthrough with her performance in the sports-drama film The Blind Side, which was the third highest-grossing film of 2009.
Did you know that she was initially cast as Snow White in the film "Mirror Mirror" without needing to audition, a rare occurrence in Hollywood?
While "The Blind Side" marked her breakthrough, her role as Emily Cooper in the Netflix series "Emily in Paris" truly solidified her global stardom. The show became a massive hit, earning her Golden Globe and Emmy nominations and showcasing her comedic timing and fashion icon status to a worldwide audience.
Lily Collins is establishing a legacy as a versatile actress capable of transitioning between dramatic and comedic roles, while also using her platform to advocate for important social issues like mental health and body positivity.
Also known as: L. Collins