Washington:
Lily Collins has opened up about how her role as Emily Cooper in Emily in Paris played a key role in rediscovering her personal sense of fashion. In a recent interview reported by The Hollywood Reporter , the actress opened up about the character’s transformative influence on her style and revealed how it helped her overcome past struggles with self-expression.
Collins, who will soon be seen in the fourth season of the hit Netflix series, described a time in her life when she felt limited in her wardrobe choices due to a previous relationship.
“I got into what I consider to be a ‘dull’ period where I wore muted colors and avoided anything too bold or revealing,” Collins recalled.
She explained that this change was due to the criticism she faced of her fashion choices, which made her feel that taking up space with vibrant or large clothing was undesirable.
The actor admitted that his experience with Emily Cooper allowed him to break free from these restrictions.
“Emily, in a lovely way, takes up so much space. Mixing patterns and prints, textures, styles in a way that was foreign to me, I started to realize that I don’t have to be afraid of color anymore,” Collins said.
She credited the character’s bold and eclectic style with helping her rediscover her own fashion sense and confidence.
According to The Hollywood Reporter , Collins also discussed how her role as Emily Cooper has evolved over the seasons.
After reflecting on the show’s upcoming fourth installment, he stated that it would explore deeper emotional layers.
“This season is the season of vulnerability,” she teased, adding, “There are going to be ‘messy’ scenarios and ’emotional breakdowns.’
Additionally, Collins discussed her personal growth outside of fashion, including her excitement for her upcoming role as Polly Pocket in the Mattel adaptation.
The film, which Collins is also producing, is another step in his journey towards new and creative challenges.
Despite changes in the production team, with Lena Dunham recently stepping down after three years on the job, Mattel remains committed to the project.
“Polly Pocket is in active development, and we look forward to updates on the project soon,” a Mattel spokesperson confirmed, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The first part of the fourth season of Emily in Paris premieres on Netflix on August 15, and the second part on September 12.
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