Lily Collins has found ‘Emily 2.0’ in Paris (2024)

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The new season of “Emily in Paris” will have many of the same elements as the first three: daring fashion, flirty romance and workplace drama. One thing that has changed? The lead actor’s confidence.

Lily Collins, who plays Emily Cooper, said her life has mirrored her character’s growth since the series premiered in 2020.

“Walking onto set season four, I was a different person than walking onto set season one,” Collins said in a recent interview with The Associated Press. “I’m a more well-rounded and understanding human in this space now because of the show.”

In addition to starring in the series, Collins produces it. The first season marked her first producing gig, and she’s taken on several other projects since.

“With the growth of Emily, there’s come a real growth in myself within my role as an actor, but also as a producer,” she said. “Being so collaborative with the writers and Darren (Star, series creator) and the other producers on this and having a voice on the show has really given me the confidence with other projects out there to do the same or want the same.”

The upcoming fourth season follows Emily untangling a messy love triangle, but she’s in a more stable place professionally than when we first saw her struggling to fit in at her new job in a new country. Even her French has improved as the series went on. Collins said some of her character’s self-assurance has rubbed off on her.

“I’ve grown more confident as Emily, but also with Lily. I’m asking deeper questions about the entire project, more so than I would’ve season one,” she said. “They’re not just about aesthetics anymore, it’s about the core values of the show and how to change things and how to bring new ideas to the table.”

Some of those new ideas include adapting Emily’s headline-making wardrobe with each season, a process that Collins said required two eight-hour fittings. She said they broke their own record by securing 82 looks for the fourth season.

The costuming, by designer Marylin Fitoussi, is a crucial part of the story, showing Emily’s evolution from an expat sporting looks emblazoned with the Eiffel Tower to outfits more like that of an authentic Parisian woman. But the costuming is also a crucial part of Collins’ process of stepping back into Emily’s shoes — both literally and figuratively.

“It’s the best way for me to start to feel like Emily again, but Emily 2.0,” Collins said. “We really do tell a story with clothing in this.”

Collins said at Wednesday’s premiere that the depth of Emily’s character has been a rewarding part of the process for her, especially in seeing how fans connect with Emily or are inspired by her.

“It means the world,” Collins said. “I love playing a woman who’s unapologetically herself and loves to work, and that’s a positive thing, and that she’s still struggling to find a work-life balance because I think that you’re always trying to find what works for you. So not having it together all the time is actually an OK thing, and I love playing a character that celebrates that.”

The fourth season of the show, which premieres its first half on Thursday, has been hotly anticipated among its growing fanbase since the third season was released two years ago. Netflix has yet to renew the series for a fifth season but Star, known for “Sex and the City” and “Beverly Hills, 90210,” said he thinks the audience and popularity are only growing with time.

“It’s not like it was a product of the pandemic and people not being able to travel so they liked to watch Paris on the screen. They can travel now and the show’s increased in popularity and, in fact, it encourages people to travel, which was my biggest dream of the show,” he said.

Even with his belief in the series, Star said it’s always “gratifying” when audiences respond well to the final product. As a veteran in the television world, Star knows audiences’ reception and viewership can be unpredictable.

“You just can never, ever know how the audience is going to respond and what the outcome’s going to be, so I just really get mostly attached to the process and feeling happy about the season,” he said. “I’m really happy about this season, I hope the audience loves it.”

Lily Collins has found ‘Emily 2.0’ in Paris (2024)

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Was Lily Collins husband in Emily in Paris? ›

Why does Emily in Paris go to Paris? ›

Emily in Paris is an American romantic comedy drama television series created by Darren Star for Netflix. The series stars Lily Collins as aspiring marketing executive Emily Cooper, an American who moves to Paris to provide an American point of view to a French marketing firm.

Does Lily Collins know French? ›

Yes, Lily Collins speaks French. Yes, Lily Collins studied French while growing up and was able to read in French.

Is Lily Collins Phil Collins' biological daughter? ›

Lily Collins, 35

Lily was born on March 18, 1989, to Phil and actress Jill Tavelman, the musician's second wife. While the Emily in Paris star doesn't have any biological brothers or sisters of her own, she does have half-siblings from her father's other marriages.

Who got pregnant in Emily in Paris? ›

After four seasons of will-they-or-won't-they, Emily finally decides that she wants to pursue a relationship with Gabriel, the charming neighbor who was among her first friends in the City of Love — despite the fact that Gabriel's ex, Camille (Camille Razat), is pregnant with Gabriel's first child.

Does Ashley Park actually speak French? ›

While her character may speak fluent French, Ashley Park's grasp of the language isn't quite as strong. She told Vogue, “I took French all of middle school and high school, so I know how to conjugate every verb. You learn a language when you're in the country, and I thought it would all come back.

Is Emily in Paris season 4 coming? ›

Part 1 of Season 4 dropped on Aug. 15 and Episodes 1 through 5 are available to stream on Netflix.

Is Emily in Paris really filmed in Paris? ›

Season four of Emily in Paris was filmed at various locations in France (naturally!) and in Rome, Italy. “This season just goes way above and beyond,” creator Darren Star said of the locations in a press brief.

Did Lily Collins actually have to lose weight? ›

The movie follows a 20-year-old named Ellen (played by Lily) as she undergoes inpatient treatment for anorexia, meeting other young people with eating disorders along the way. In order to prepare for the role, Lily had to lose weight – something that she was understandably worried about, given her own personal history.

Did Lily Collins actually cut her hair? ›

After Collins gleefully chopped inches off her lengths using a pair of scissors, Russell then took over styling and trimming the new look into a sleek, razor-sharp bob. The key to styling, he says, lies in simplicity.

Who is Lily Collins in love with? ›

Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell. Since the pair first went Instagram official in July 2029, Collins has made a habit of sharing her love for her filmmaker beau. To celebrate McDowell's birthday in July, Collins penned a sweet tribute to him on Instagram accompanied by a carousel of loved-up snaps.

Who is Olivia in Emily in Paris? ›

Emily in Paris (TV Series 2020– ) - Xanthe Elbrick as Olivia - IMDb.

Who is Alfred in Emily in Paris? ›

Alfred "Alfie" Peterson is a 30-year-old, Portsmouth-born, sarcastic charmer who refuses to speak French, immerse himself in French culture and instead prefers a pint at an English-speaking pub. He enjoys teasing Emily; they have an antagonist relationship that evolves into something more.

Who was Thomas in Emily in Paris? ›

Emily in Paris (TV Series 2020– ) - Julien Floreancig as Thomas - IMDb.

Who plays Emily's British boyfriend in Emily in Paris? ›

Emily In Paris' Lucien Laviscount Was Originally Only In 2 Episodes As Alfie.

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