Today, we raise a glass (or perhaps a vintage martini, shaken with a twist of old-school Hollywood glamor) to Lily Collins. The actress, model, and unmistakable daughter of rock royalty Phil Collins turns another year older today, though you’d be hard-pressed to spot a single wrinkle on that flawless English Rose complexion.
Born on March 18, 1989, in Guildford, England, Collins was practically predestined for stardom. When your father’s voice is the soundtrack to a generation’s heartbreak, the stage is set for you to shine—but Lily never coasted on name recognition alone. Instead, she carved out her own path with the kind of work ethic that separates the true players from the nepotism darlings.
Her breakout role came in 2012’s Mirror Mirror, where she squared off against Julia Roberts’ wicked queen, proving she could hold her own with Hollywood’s elite. From there, it was a sprint—indie dramas, mainstream thrillers, and finally, Netflix’s guilty pleasure juggernaut Emily in Paris, where she became the fantasy Parisienne every starry-eyed dreamer wants to be (and every red-blooded man can’t help but watch). Whether you think the show is a stroke of marketing genius or a fever dream of croissants and couture, one thing is undeniable: Collins is effortlessly magnetic.
With her Audrey Hepburn-esque features—those perfect brows, that porcelain skin, the kind of lips that were made for whispered confessions and midnight mischief—she doesn’t just grace the screen, she owns it. But Collins isn’t just about the aesthetic; beneath the classic beauty is a performer with range. Take her in To the Bone, where she stripped back the gloss and delivered one of her most raw, vulnerable performances. Or Mank, where she held her own opposite Gary Oldman, slipping into the silver-screen elegance of the 1930s like she was born to be there.
Yet, beneath the couture and the camera flashes, she’s refreshingly grounded. Collins is an open book about her struggles with self-image, proving that Hollywood perfection is a construct even for those who seem to embody it. She’s written about it, spoken about it, and yet never let it define her. That’s the mark of someone who understands the game but refuses to be played by it.
So, here’s to Lily Collins—timeless, talented, and sexy as hell. May this year bring more films, more fashion, and more reasons to watch her light up the screen. Happy birthday to the queen of modern-day glamor with a rebel’s heart.
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Last modified: March 18, 2025
