Lily Collins is a British-American actress, producer, writer, and model. She has been in the limelight since the age of two thanks to her musician father. Winning several precious accolades, Lily is widely known for her roles in movies like The Blind Side, Abduction, Mirror Mirror, and many more.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Lily Jane Collins |
| Hometown | Los Angeles |
| Date of Birth | 18 March, 1989 |
| Profession | Actress |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Educational Institute | University of Southern California |
| Age | 35 Years (in 2024) |
| Height | 5 Feet 5 Inches |
| Weight | 51 Kg |
| Race/Ethnicity | White |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Hazel |
| Parents | Phil Collins and Jill Tavelman |
| Siblings | 4 (half-siblings) |
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| Nationality | American |
| Net Worth | $25 Million |
Family Background
Lily Collins was born in a family of mixed ethnicity. She is currently 35 years old (in 2024). Her father Phil Collins is a renowned British musician and his mother was his father’s second wife. Jill Tavelman, her mother, is the former president of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club. Lily’s mother comes from an American family whose father was a Canadian Jewish Immigrant and owned a men’s clothing store in Beverly Hills, California.
Lily’s father married thrice – she has two elder half-siblings from her father’s first marriage and two half-siblings from his third marriage. Her elder half-brother Simon Collins is a musician while her elder half-sister Joely Collins is an actress. Lily also had an uncle Clive Collins who was a cartoonist.
Early Life
Lily Collins was born on 18 March 1989 in Guildford to her parents. She was the third child of her father, unlike her mother. Being raised in Los Angeles, she was always exposed to the entertainment industry because of her father’s career. At the age of two, she first appeared in an English television series Growing Pains. She later moved to Los Angeles with her mother after her parents separated in 1996 and began a new life there.
Education
Lily Collins opted for her education in Los Angeles and went to Harvard Westlake School to complete her schooling. For higher education, she chose to study broadcast journalism at the University of Southern California.
Career in Industry
Lily Collins appeared in a few television series before starring in lead roles in movies. In 2007, she had her breakthrough role performing as Collins Tuohy in The Blind Side. This was a sports drama that had the best commercial success of all time. In 2011, Lily co-starred with Taylor Lautner in the action film Abduction. Next year, she starred as Snow White in Mirror Mirror and was highly praised for her performance and looks in the film.
In 2016, Lily starred in a film that did not receive a good response at the box office but won her a precious accolade. This was a romantic comedy-drama Rules Don’t Apply that received her first Golden Globe nomination. It was in 2017 that Lily came to be known as an established actress. She was cast in a Netflix drama film Okja that received mixed reviews.
In 2020, Lily was cast in the thriller Inheritance and also in another Netflix series Emily in Paris. For the series, she received her second Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress in a Television Series, Musical or Comedy.
Extra Ventures
Besides being an actress, Lily Collins has worked as a writer, producer, singer, and model. These are her all such ventures:
- As a Writer: She has written her autobiography titled, “Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me”. She has also written columns for various magazines including Teen Vogue and Los Angeles Times.
- As a Singer: In 2012, Lily made her singing debut in Mirror Mirror by singing an English-rewritten cover of I Believe (In Love).
- As a Producer: In 2021, Lily starred and produced Ms. Pocket.
- As a Model: Lily was selected by the high-rated brand Chanel to wear their gowns at Bal des Debutantes held at Hotel de Crillon in Paris in 2007. She was also selected as the International Model of the Year 2018 by Glamour Magazine of Spain. In 2009, she appeared on its cover too.
Humanitarian Efforts
Lily Collins actively speaks out against bullying and serves as a Celebrity Ambassador for Bystander Revolution, an anti-bullying organization. Since 2018, she has also been an ambassador for the GO Campaign, an NGO that supports vulnerable children and orphans globally by raising awareness and funds.
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Awards & Recognition
In 2008, Lily Collins won the Young Hollywood Award for the title of Newest Red Carpet Correspondent. In 2009, she was on the list of 20 women selected by Maxim Magazine for Hottest Daughters of Rock Stars. To date, Lily Collins has received 12 nominations for numerous awards and has won 4 out of them. Here are the titles:
| Year | Award | Title |
| 2008 | Young Hollywood Awards | One to watch |
| 2016 | Hollywood Film Awards | New Hollywood Awards |
| 2017 | Alliance of Women Film Journalists | Most Egregious Age Difference b/w the Leading Man and the Love Interest |
| 2017 | Costume Designers Guild | Lacoste Spotlight Award |
Personal/Love Life
Lily Collins has faced numerous difficulties because of her parent’s divorce speculations created by the media. She then expressed her ignorance about revealing anything related to her personal life in public. In 2020, Lily announced her engagement and got married on September 4, 2021. She exchanged vows with an American film director and writer Charlie McDowell at Dunton Hot Springs, Colorado.
Net Worth
Thanks to her wide career and the various roles that she plays in her life, Lily Collins is living a life of fantasies and luxuries. She has a huge net worth of $25 Million earned from films and more.
