Lily Collins Height, Weight, Age, Body Measurements, Biography & Wiki
Lily Collins spent her college years writing for magazines like Teen Vogue and the Los Angeles Times, planning a career in journalism, before acting pulled her in a different direction entirely. Two decades later, she’s the star of one of Netflix’s most-watched series and one of the most recognizable actresses of her generation — all while carrying one of entertainment’s most famous surnames.
Born in England to Genesis drummer Phil Collins and raised primarily in Los Angeles, Lily Collins built her own identity in the industry well before Emily in Paris made her a household name, working steadily across horror, fantasy, and drama for over a decade.
Quick Info
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Lily Jane Collins |
| Born | March 18, 1989 (Guildford, Surrey, England) |
| Profession | Actress, model, producer |
| Notable Work | Mirror Mirror, The Mortal Instruments, Emily in Paris |
| Active Since | 1991 |
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
| Net Worth | Estimated at $25 million |
| Marital Status | Married to Charlie McDowell |
| Notable Trait | Daughter of Genesis drummer and singer Phil Collins |
Lily Collins Personal Details
- Complete Name: Lily Jane Collins
- Date of Birth: March 18, 1989
- Birthplace: Guildford, Surrey, England
- Raised In: Los Angeles, California, from age five
- Nationality: British and American (dual citizenship)
- Occupation: Actress, model, producer, former journalist/writer
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces
- Education: University of Southern California (Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism)
Lily Collins Family Details
Lily Collins was born in Guildford, England, to Phil Collins, the Genesis drummer and singer known for his extensive solo career, and Jill Tavelman, an American former president of the Beverly Hills Women’s Club. Her parents divorced when she was five, and she subsequently moved with her mother to Los Angeles, though she has described maintaining a relationship with her father growing up, one she has also called complicated at times.
Through her father’s other relationships, Lily Collins has several half-siblings, including Simon Collins, Joely Collins, Nic Collins, and Mathew Collins.
Lily Collins married American film director and screenwriter Charlie McDowell — son of actor Malcolm McDowell and actress Mary Steenburgen — on September 4, 2021, at Dunton Hot Springs in Colorado, after the couple got engaged in September 2020. On January 31, 2025, the couple welcomed their first child together, a daughter named Tove Jane McDowell, born via surrogate.
- Father: Phil Collins (musician, Genesis)
- Mother: Jill Tavelman (former president, Beverly Hills Women’s Club)
- Siblings: Several half-siblings, including Simon, Joely, Nic, and Mathew Collins
- Marital Status: Married to Charlie McDowell (since September 4, 2021)
- Children: One daughter, Tove Jane McDowell (born January 31, 2025, via surrogate)
Lily Collins Relationships History
- Taylor Lautner — Actor; the two dated for about a year after co-starring in Abduction (2011).
- Jamie Campbell Bower — Actor; Collins and Bower dated in 2012, split in 2013, and later rekindled their relationship in 2015 before ending it again in late 2018.
- Zac Efron — Actor; the two were reportedly in a relationship beginning in 2013.
- Charlie McDowell — Film director and screenwriter; the couple went public with their relationship in 2019, became engaged in September 2020, and married on September 4, 2021. They have one daughter together, born via surrogate in January 2025.
Lily Collins Height & Physical Profile
Lily Collins’s height is consistently reported at 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) across major entertainment sources. Her weight is not officially confirmed, so any specific figure found online should be treated as an estimate.
- Height: 5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
- Weight: Not officially confirmed
- Build: Slim
- Eye Color: Blue-green
- Hair Color: Dark brown
About Our Sourcing
Lily Collins’s height (5’5″) and net worth ($25 million) are both very consistently reported across the sources reviewed for this article, making them among the more reliable figures in this series. Her family background and personal life are well documented, including on Wikipedia, though her exact weight is not publicly disclosed and is excluded from this article for that reason. Collins has spoken openly in interviews and in her memoir about past struggles with disordered eating.
How Tall Is Lily Collins Compared to Other Actresses
| Celebrity | Height | Difference vs Collins |
|---|---|---|
| Lily Collins | 5’5″ (165 cm) | — |
| Emma Watson | 5’5″ | Same height |
| Ashley Park | 5’2″ | −3″ shorter |
| Anne Hathaway | 5’8″ | +3″ taller |
| Zoey Deutch | 5’4″ | −1″ shorter |
Lily Collins Career Highlights
Early Career
Lily Collins began performing as a child, appearing in the BBC sitcom Growing Pains at age two. She initially pursued journalism, studying at USC’s Annenberg School and writing for publications including Elle Girl, Seventeen, Teen Vogue, and the Los Angeles Times, before shifting her focus fully to acting. Her onscreen debut came in the sports drama The Blind Side (2009), alongside a recurring television role on 90210.
Breakthrough in Fantasy Films
Collins gained wider recognition with leading roles in Mirror Mirror (2012), a retelling of Snow White opposite Julia Roberts, and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013), based on the popular young adult book series. She also starred in the horror film Priest (2011) and the thriller Abduction (2011).
Dramatic and Biographical Roles
Lily Collins took on more dramatic material with roles including Love, Rosie (2014), To the Bone (2017) in which she played a young woman with an eating disorder, drawing on her own past experiences and Tolkien (2019), in which she played Edith Bratt opposite Nicholas Hoult.
Emily in Paris
In 2020, Lily Collins became a global star as the title character in Netflix’s Emily in Paris, a role that earned her Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy nominations and made the show one of the streamer’s signature comedy series. She also serves as a producer on the show.
Awards & Honours
- Golden Globe Award nomination, Best Actress in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy, for Emily in Paris
- Primetime Emmy Award nomination, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, for Emily in Paris
- Named “One to Watch” at the Young Hollywood Awards (2008)
- Recognized as International Model of the Year by Spain’s Glamour magazine, tied to her Chanel campaign work
Lily Collins Filmography Highlights
| Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The Blind Side | Collins Tuohy | 2009 |
| Mirror Mirror | Snow White | 2012 |
| The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones | Clary Fray | 2013 |
| Love, Rosie | Rosie Dunne | 2014 |
| To the Bone | Ellen | 2017 |
| Tolkien | Edith Bratt | 2019 |
| Emily in Paris | Emily Cooper | 2020–present |
| Windfall | CeCe | 2022 |
Lily Collins Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth: $25 million
Primary Income Sources
- Television salary from Emily in Paris, including her role as producer
- Film roles across more than a decade in fantasy, drama, and horror
- Modeling and brand campaigns, including work with Chanel, Cartier, and Lancôme
- Writing, including her published memoir
Earnings Context
Lily Collins’s net worth is very consistently cited at $25 million across nearly all celebrity finance sources reviewed. This figure is not independently confirmed by Collins herself, but reflects steady income from acting, modeling, and producing, with Emily in Paris representing a significant recent contributor to her earnings.
FAQs About Lily Collins
How tall is Lily Collins
She is 5 feet 5 inches (165 cm) tall, a figure consistently reported across major sources.
What is Lily Collins’s net worth
Her net worth is consistently estimated at $25 million across major celebrity finance sources.
Is Lily Collins related to Phil Collins
Yes. She is the daughter of Genesis drummer and singer Phil Collins.
Is Lily Collins married
Yes. She has been married to film director and screenwriter Charlie McDowell since September 4, 2021.
Does Lily Collins have children
Yes, one daughter, Tove Jane McDowell, born via surrogate on January 31, 2025.
What is Lily Collins best known for
She is best known for starring as the title character in Netflix’s Emily in Paris.
Where was Lily Collins born
She was born in Guildford, Surrey, England, and moved to Los Angeles at age five.
Did Lily Collins study journalism
Yes. She studied at USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and wrote for several publications before focusing on acting full-time.
Lily Collins: Interesting Facts
- Lily Collins began performing on screen at age two in the BBC sitcom Growing Pains.
- She initially pursued a career in journalism, writing for outlets including Teen Vogue and the Los Angeles Times.
- She modeled for Chanel at the 2007 Bal des Débutantes in Paris.
- She has spoken openly about her past struggles with disordered eating, drawing on the experience for her role in To the Bone (2017).
- Her husband, Charlie McDowell, is the son of actor Malcolm McDowell and actress Mary Steenburgen.
