What is Lily Collins' Net Worth and Salary?
Lily Collins is an English-American actress with a net worth of $25 million. Despite being the daughter of famous musician Phil Collins, Lily has crafted her own distinguished career in entertainment. Moving to Los Angeles as a child, she became a recognized actress, starring in notable films and TV shows such as "Les Miserables," "Tolkien," and "Emily in Paris." Her career began at the tender age of two with a part in "Growing Pains."
In addition to her acting career, Lily Collins is a successful model and has modeled for brands like Chanel. She has also written for publications like "Seventeen," "Teen Vogue," and "The Los Angeles Times." In 2007, she was named International Model of the Year by "Glamour" magazine. Her achievements include nominations for Teen Choice Awards and Golden Globes, and in 2017 her book "Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me" received critical acclaim.
Early Life
Lily Jane Collins was born on March 18, 1989, in Guilford, Surrey, England. She is the daughter of renowned English musician Phil Collins and American Jill Tavelman. After her parents divorced when she was seven, Lily moved with her mother to Los Angeles.
Lily wrote about her relationship with her father in her book, expressing that she missed him greatly during her childhood as he was often preoccupied with his career. She attributed many of her insecurities to their strained relationship and detailed her struggles with an eating disorder during her teenage years. After graduating high school in Beverly Hills, she attended the University of Southern California, majoring in broadcast journalism.
Career
Collins began her acting career early, appearing in the British series "Growing Pains" at two years old. In 2007, she gained exposure by wearing a Chanel gown at the Bal des débutantes in Paris, which was featured in "The Hills." In 2008, she hosted Nickelodeon's "Kids Pick the President" during the US election.
Her career progressed with roles in "90210" and "The Blind Side" in 2009. By 2012, she had significant roles in "Mirror Mirror" and "Stuck in Love" alongside Jennifer Connelly. Critics took note of her performance, foreseeing her potential as a Hollywood star.
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In 2014, she appeared in "Love, Rosie," and in 2016, although "Rules Don't Apply" was not successful, her performance earned her a Golden Globes nomination. Her roles in "The Last Tycoon," "To the Bone," and "Okja" received critical acclaim, particularly at the Sundance and Cannes Film Festivals in 2017.
In 2018, Lily starred in the "Les Miserables" miniseries to critical praise. Her portrayal in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" as part of a controversial film on Ted Bundy stirred interest, followed by her role in the biopic "Tolkien." Subsequently, Collins featured in "Inheritance" and "Emily in Paris," and announced projects including "Mank," "The Cradle," and "Gilded Rage" in 2020.
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Relationships
In 2020, Lily Collins got engaged to American director and writer Charlie McDowell.
Real Estate
In 2018, Collins sold a condo in the Sierra Towers building, Hollywood, for $2.995 million, which had previously been listed for $3.195 million. Despite some rental challenges, she managed to finalize the sale. The condo, connected to the Collins family since the early 90s, lies in a building inhabited by many celebrities, including Sandra Bullock, Joan Collins, and Elton John.
Lily's mother bought a Beverly Hills home for $12.5 million, transferred to Lily, who sold it in March 2021 for $13.5 million. In July 2022, she bought a $3.9 million home in Pasadena, California, from SNL alum Kristen Wiig.