Tyla

To make sure you never miss out on your favourite NEW stories, we're happy to send you some reminders

Click 'OK' then 'Allow' to enable notifications

Not now
OK
Advert
Advert
Advert

People stunned to discover who Lily Collins’ massively famous dad is

Emily Brown

Published 
| Last updated 

People stunned to discover who Lily Collins’ massively famous dad is

Featured Image Credit: Netflix PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Fans of Emily In Paris might be used to shocks and surprises involving Lily Collins, but nothing could prepare people for the discovery of who her dad is.

It's not like the actor has been going around actively hiding her family members from the world, but after the third season of Emily In Paris arrived on Netflix, many fans made the connection by doing some research into the star.

Loading…

Lily has won millions of people over with the comedy, romance and drama wrapped up in her character Emily Cooper, but her acting credits date back years.

Advert

She's starred alongside Sandra Bullock in The Blind Side and Zac Efron in Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile, but it's her very first credit that might give you a clue about her dad.

In 1999, Lily was credited with voicing a baby ape in Disney's Tarzan.

Lily Collins in Emily in Paris. Credit: Netflix
Lily Collins in Emily in Paris. Credit: Netflix

The film is one with an epic and often-joked-about soundtrack credited, of course, to Genesis frontman Phil Collins. Recognise the last name?

Advert

After making the link, one shocked Twitter user wrote: "Has everyone else just been casually walking around all year with the knowledge that Lily Collins is Phil Collins' daughter?!

Another commented: "Found out Lily Collins is Phil Collins' daughter today via TikTok I had zero idea omg."

Lily Collins' dad is none other than Phil Collins. Credit:  PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo
Lily Collins' dad is none other than Phil Collins. Credit: PA Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Many people learned about the relationship between Lily and Collins thanks to one current hot topic: nepo babies.

Advert

The term relates to celebrities with famous parents, but Lily has made clear that she never wanted to use her dad's fame to her advantage when getting into show business.

In an interview for Vogue France’s December issue, Lily said: “It was out of the question that people would think that I use a free pass thanks to my name.

"I’m proud of my dad, but I wanted to be me, not just his daughter. For that, I was ready to wait to break through.

Collins has been praised for his work on Tarzan. Credit: @WillOspreay/Twitter
Collins has been praised for his work on Tarzan. Credit: @WillOspreay/Twitter
Advert

"By dint of failed castings, I learned to focus more on my work, and I managed to make acting my job. But I’m not resting on my laurels: this environment is very competitive and places are expensive."

The actor went on to explain that her decision to get involved with on-screen work was spurred by a determination to achieve success on her own despite her love of singing.

"As I wanted to make my own way, far from the paternal genius, I preferred to be an actress,” she explained.

Lily's comments haven't stopped people labelling her a 'nepo baby', but one gracious fan did at least name her their 'favourite nepo baby'.

Topics: Parenting, Celebrity, Emily in Paris, Netflix, TV And Film

Emily Brown
More like this
Advert
Advert
Advert

Chosen for YouChosen for You

Entertainment

Taylor Swift's new love interest Travis Kelce had his own unique dating show

3 hours ago

Most Read StoriesMost Read

Couple slammed after charging guests almost £2,000 each to attend their wedding

an hour ago