Lily Collins

Introduction:
Lily Jane Collins, an English-American actress, was born in Guildford, Surrey, England, on March 18, 1989. Known for her roles in a range of films and television series, she has garnered recognition for her performances. Some of her memorable works include “The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones,” “Mirror Mirror,” “Love, Rosie,” “Rules Don’t Apply,” “To the Bone,” and the Netflix series “Emily in Paris.” Collins has proven herself as a versatile and skilled actress within the entertainment realm.

QUICK INSIGHTS:
– Relocated from her homeland in England to the United States at the age of 5 due to her parents’ separation.
– Engaged in journalistic endeavors for diverse media platforms like Nickelodeon and Teen Vogue.
– Finds joy in traveling; during her schooling, she frequently visited places she studied to deepen her learning.
– Created accessory designs, including ballet flats named after her grandmother, in aid of a charity that offered affordable counseling in 2008.
– Marked her debut in the film industry with a role in the 2009 movie “The Blind Side,” portraying Sandra Bullock’s character’s daughter.
– Attended the same high school as Tori Spelling from “Beverly Hills 90210” and later appeared as a guest star on the “90210” reboot.

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AWARDS:
– 2021 Golden Globe Nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy.
– 2021 Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Comedy Series.
– 2017 Golden Globe Nominee for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

RELATIONSHIPS:
– Former significant other: Jamie Campbell Bower
– Father: Phil Collins
– Grandmother: Jane Hale
– Half-brother: Matthew Collins
– Half-brother: Nicholas Collins
– Half-brother: Simon Collins
– Half-sister: Joely Collins
– Mother: Jill Tavelman

Childhood & Early Life:
Born on March 18, 1989, in Guildford, Surrey, England, Lily Jane Collins hails from a family where her father, Phil Collins, is a renowned English musician, and her mother, Jill Tavelman, previously served as the ex-president of the ‘Beverly Hills Women’s Club.’ Before his marriage to Jill Tavelman, who is an American, Phil Collins was previously married to Andrea Bertorelli from 1975 to 1980. Collins has diverse ancestry, including Russian Jewish, English, and German heritage.

Her early steps in the entertainment world began at an astonishingly young age as she appeared in the ‘BBC series’ called ‘Growing Pains’ when she was merely two years old. At seven years old, in 1996, she relocated to Los Angeles following her parents’ separation. Collins pursued her education at the ‘Harvard-Westlake School’ and furthered her studies at the ‘University of Southern California,’ majoring in broadcast journalism. During her teenage years, she showcased her writing skills by contributing columns to prominent magazines such as ‘NY Confidential,’ ‘Los Angeles Times,’ ‘Teen Vogue,’ and ‘Seventeen.’

Throughout her life, Collins has navigated through family dynamics, having three step-brothers: Simon and Nicholas from her father’s initial marriage, and Matthew from his third union. As a teenager, she courageously confronted and overcame an eating disorder, a journey she candidly shared in her book ‘Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me.’

Career:
Collins began making notable strides in the industry in 2007 when the brand ‘Chanel’ chose her to wear their gown at the ‘Bal des débutantes’ held at the ‘Hôtel de Crillon’ in Paris. Her early exposure included covering the US presidential election in 2008, acting as a host on ‘Kids Pick the President,’ a series on ‘Nickelodeon.’

In 2009, she embarked on her acting journey with appearances in two episodes of the teen drama series ‘90210.’ The same year marked her film debut as ‘Collins Tuohy’ in the movie ‘The Blind Side.’

Her career continued to ascend as she portrayed Lucy in the 2011 thriller ‘Priest’ alongside Paul Bettany. However, her breakthrough came with the role of Snow White in ‘Mirror Mirror,’ a 2012 adaptation of ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ Concurrently, she featured in the film ‘Stuck in Love’ alongside Logan Lerman, Jennifer Connelly, and Greg Kinnear.

In subsequent years, Collins expanded her repertoire, starring in various films like ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ (2013), ‘Love, Rosie’ (2014), ‘To the Bone’ (2017), ‘Okja’ (2017), ‘Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile’ (2019), and ‘Les Misérables.’ She also joined the cast of ‘The Last Tycoon’ pilot, loosely based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s novel.

Major Works:
Collins earned recognition for her role in the psychological action-thriller ‘Abduction’ in 2011. Additionally, her performance in ‘The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones’ based on Cassandra Clare’s acclaimed series garnered attention.

In 2016, Collins took the lead as Marla Mabrey in the romantic comedy-drama ‘Rules Don’t Apply,’ earning her a ‘Golden Globe Award’ nomination.

2020 ‘Emily in Paris’

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Personal Life & Legacy:
Collins has been relatively discreet about her romantic relationships. She was reportedly in a relationship with Jamie Campbell Bower in 2012, which ended in 2013. She expressed her hesitation toward publicizing her personal life due to witnessing how media attention complicated her parents’ relationship. In 2015, there were reports of reconciliation with Bower, with Collins expressing her desire to marry him.

Humanitarian Works:
An advocate against bullying, Collins serves as the celebrity ambassador of ‘Bystander Revolution,’ an anti-bullying organization. Additionally, she designed accessories, such as ballet flats honoring her grandmother, in support of charitable causes.

Trivia:
Collins, initially inclined towards journalism, attended drama classes during her childhood.
In 2007, she made her debut at the ‘Bal des debutantes’ in Paris.
Her maternal grandfather, a Jewish man, owned a men’s clothing store.
She was initially cast for the lead role in the ‘Evil Dead’ remake but withdrew due to scheduling conflicts. Additionally, she auditioned for ‘Twilight’ and ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ but lost the roles to Kristen Stewart.
Ranked fourth in ‘People’ magazine’s ‘World’s Most Beautiful Women’ list in 2012, Collins holds a special place in her father’s song ‘You’ll Be In My Heart.’

Movies featuring Lily Collins:
1. Love, Rosie (2014) – Romance, Comedy
2. The Blind Side (2009) – Drama, Sport, Biography
3. Stuck in Love (2012) – Comedy, Drama, Romance
4. To the Bone (2017) – Drama
5. Okja (2017) – Action, Drama, Adventure, Sci-Fi
6. Tolkien (2019) – Biography, Drama, War
7. Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile (2019) – Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
8. The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013) – Fantasy, Romance, Horror, Mystery, Action
9. Mank (2020) – Biography, Comedy, Drama
10. Abduction (2011) – Thriller, Action, Mystery