Lily Collins is a famous American and British model and actress. She started performing on screen at the age of two in the BBC sitcom Growing Pains. Collins started her career as an actress at the age of 2.
Moreover, Lily first gained attention as a writer for popular teen magazines like ‘Teen Vogue’ and ‘Seventeen.’ Later on, Collins started hosting Nickelodeon-sponsored political campaigns.
The actress made her acting debut in a feature movie titled ‘The Blind Side,’ before landing a lead role in an action-thriller.
In the Blind Side, her role as Snow White in ‘Mirror Mirror’ paved the way for a bright future in Hollywood. Being a model, Collins modeled for several brands and received many honors.
The actress was given the title ‘International Model of the Year by Spain’s ‘Glamour’ magazine after being chosen by the brand ‘Chanel’ to wear one of their gowns.
Lily Collins’s Date of Birth and Age
Lily Collins was born on 18 March 1989 in Guildford, Surrey, England. The actress has been celebrating her birthday with her friends and family on the 18th of March every year. Currently, Lily is 33 years old and has been leading a successful life in her career.
The actress was born in England but she was raised in Los Angeles, the United States. Lily holds a British American nationality and belongs to white ethnicity. Similarly, she was born in a Christian family and her birth sign is Pieces.
Lily Collins’s Parents and Siblings
Lily Collins is the daughter of Phil Collins who is an English musician and Jill Tavelman, the ex-president of ‘Beverly Hills Women’s Club. Her father is a famous personality. Lily’s birth was huge attention to the media and Phil’s fans. She was born a celebrity kid.
His father was first married to Andrea Bertorelli from 1975 to 1980. Her mother is the second wife of her father. Her mother is of American ancestry whereas her father is of British ancestry. The actress is of Russian Jewish, English, and German descent.
Collins was first seen in the ‘BBC series’ ‘Growing Pains’ when she was two years old. At the age of seven, she moved to Los Angeles when her parents went their separate ways in 1996.
Similarly, Lily studied at the ‘Harvard-Westlake School.’ After graduating, the actress joined the ‘University of Southern California and did her major in broadcast journalism.
As a teenager, Collins wrote columns for popular magazines, including ‘NY Confidential,’ ‘Los Angeles Times,’ ‘Teen Vogue,’ and ‘Seventeen.’
Collins was raised along with her three step-brothers. Simon Collins and Nicholas were born from her father’s first marriage whereas Matthew Collins was born from his third marriage.
Back then, Lily suffered from an eating disorder which she later revealed in her book ‘Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me.
Lily Collins’s Awards and Achievement
In the year 2008, the actress won the ‘Young Hollywood Award’ under the category, ‘One to Watch.’ The same year, Lily was also honored with the title ‘International Model of the Year by Spain’s ‘Glamour’ magazine.
Collins was named one of the ‘Hottest Daughters of Rock Stars in 2009.
Likewise, In the year 2012, Lily received the ‘Pandora Breakthrough Artist Award’ at ‘Glamour’s Women of The Year Awards.’
Similarly, In 2016, Collins won the ‘New Hollywood Award’ at ‘Hollywood Film Awards for her performance in the film ‘Rules Don’t Apply.’
Lily Collins’s Career
In the Blind Side, her role as Snow White in ‘Mirror Mirror’ paved the way for a bright future in Hollywood. Being a model, Collins modeled for several brands and received many honors.
The actress was given the title ‘International Model of the Year by Spain’s ‘Glamour’ magazine after being chosen by the brand ‘Chanel’ to wear one of their gowns.
Likewise, Lily was also cast in the ‘Netflix drama film ‘Okja’ alongside Jake Gyllenhaal and Tilda Swinton. The film was directed by Bong Joon-ho.
Similarly, Collins became part of a pilot produced for ‘The Last Tycoon,’ which was loosely based on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s last book of the same name in 2016.
Lily Collins’s Boyfriend
When it comes to her personal life, Lily is really secretive about it. There was a rumor that Lily was in a relationship with Jamie Campbell Bower in 2012. In 2013, there was news of their breakup. In the year 2015, the couple again patched up.
Lily Collins’s Social Media Handles
Lily Collins is active on her Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and others as well.