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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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Lily Collins channels her Emily In Paris alter-ego with a chic beige look as she takes a break from filming season five to attend the 2025 French Open Men's Final at Roland Garros alongside Natalie Portman
Lily Collins took inspiration from her Emily In Paris alter-ego as she watched the much-anticipated Men's Final at the 2025 French Open on Sunday. The actress, 36, who is the midst of filming season five of the Netflix hit, cut a chic figure as she wore a black knitted jumper which she layered under a beige blazer. Lily accessorised her look with a pair of frameless black-tinted sunglasses as she watched Carlos Alcaraz go head-to-head with Jannik Skinner at Roland Garros. For the outing, Lily showed off her classy sense of style as she styled her shiny raven tresses into a sleek straightened bob. Lily appeared to be in top spirits for the outing as she was cheering and clapping alongside her husband Charlie McDowell. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Charlie cut a casual figure for the outing as he stepped out in a navy blue and red striped YSL shirt. Also present was Natalie Portman who looked in great spirits as she kept a low profile in the stands in a Christian Dior straw sun hat and shades. Keeping it stylish she paired a white shirt with a pink skirt while smiling during the match. Meanwhile, Adèle Exarchopoulos cut a casual figure in a blue denim shirt Lacoste jacket and kept a low profile with a pair of black sunglasses. Natasha Andrews and Pierre Garoos looked elegant in white as they opted for similar outfit aesthetics. Izabel Goulart looked incredible as she stepped out in an oversized structured blazer and orange-tinted eyewear. She was joined by Kevinn Trapp who looked handsome in a navy two-piece suit which he layered over a black T-shirt. Antione Dupont opted to add a hint of glamour to his look as he wore a navy buttoned up Louis Vuitton shirt. She kept the sun off her face with a designer Christian Dior straw sun hat and shades Lily appeared to be in top spirits for the outing as she was cheering and clapping alongside Charlie McDowell Charlie cut a casual figure for the outing as he stepped out in a navy blue and red striped YSL shirt layered over a black T-shirt Marisa Abela kept it casual in a pair of straight cut jeans and navy cardigan Adèle Exarchopoulos cut a casual figure in a blue denim shirt Lacoste jacket and kept a low profile with a pair of black sunglasses Alongside him Iris Mittenaere looked stunning in a grey double-breasted trench coat and oval sunglasses. The French Openis a major tennis tournament that is being played on outdoor clay courts and held at the Roland Garrosin Paris from 25 May to 8 June 2025, comprising singles, doubles, mixed doubles play, junior and wheelchair tournaments. Coco Gauff conquered Roland-Garros for the very first time after coming from behind to defeat the top-ranked Sabalenka 6-7, 6-2, 6-4. This marked the second Grand Slam of Gauff's career, having also claimed the 2023 US Open title. The world No 2 became the first American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015. To tee up Saturday's showdown, Gauff beat Lois Boisson in the semi-final, while Sabalenka edged past world No 5 Swiatek. And in an ungracious press-conference after the final, Sabalenka argued that Swiatek would have beaten Gauff had she progressed past the semi-final.
Daily Mail
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Emily In Paris actress Lily Collins is 'radiant' and 'can do it all' after becoming a mother for the first time via surrogacy, says her Netflix co-star Lucien Laviscount
Emily In Paris actress Lily Collins is 'radiant' and 'can do it all' after becoming a mother for the first time via surrogacy, says her Netflix co-star Lucien Laviscount. The actor, 32, told MailOnline that he is 'inspired' by Lily, 36, who returned to work on the set of Emily In Paris season five last week, just three months after welcoming daughter Tove with husband Charlie McDowell. Lucien plays charming British banker Alfie in the comedy-drama and his character is set to have a more prominent storyline in the upcoming series as he reignites his romance with American PR executive Emily. When he first signed up for the Netflix hit in 2021, Lucien was only booked to film a few episodes until Lily, who plays the show's title character, took him under her wing. And now he's in awe of how the new mother is balancing her work schedule including shooting in Rome while looking after her newborn, who she brought with her on set last week. In an exclusive interview, Lucien said: 'Honestly, from day one, it was tricky because I came in during the second season and they had all already created this bond and the show did so well. 'I was only supposed to do a couple of episodes, so no one really had to be nice to me because I was like a passing ship but that's not the vibe I got, and I really put that down to Lily. She embraced me on my first day. 'She said, "you've got this, we've got your back" and I ended up sticking around. 'She's great fun, she works so hard and has so much going on off camera, she has a beautiful family now as well, alongside producing with her husband, she's a woman who can do it all. 'It's super inspiring, I don't want to compare her to Emily but I guess Emily gets the job done in the end.' In January, Lily, who is the daughter of musician Phil Collins, expressed her 'infinite gratitude' towards the surrogate who helped her become a mother. But after sharing an image of newborn Tove on Instagram, the actress was attacked online, with many accusing her of being part of a growing 'unethical' A-list trend. The backlash was so severe that US film producer Charlie released a statement asking people to spend 'less time spewing hateful words' as he said no one will know the true motivations behind why the couple chose to use a surrogate. After catching up with Lily for the first time since she became a mother during a costume fitting in Paris last week, Lucien, who has been announced as the first brand ambassador for Schweppes, said the star was glowing. The pair's romance is set to reignite during the latest season of Emily In Paris, which is being filmed right now in Rome He added: 'I saw her at a fitting last week, mind you, mine are pretty quick compared to Lily's but she looked radiant. We're all excited to get back shooting, we have all been waiting around for a while.' Lucien's character Alfie, who has previously been involved in a love triangle storyline with Emily and chef Gabriel, has shared some intimate scenes with Lily. And Lucien says ensuring the romance is believable for the audience is his biggest motivator, adding: 'I don't pay too much attention to it, it's work and there are always people around to make sure we're safe and looked after. 'For me it's about finding the truthful moments, connecting with that person, finding as much truth in it as possible and making it believable.' The star, who first found fame on TV's Grange Hill and Waterloo Road, admits he has spent extra time in the gym working on his physique ahead of Alfie's return. But keeping fit is very much on Lucien's agenda regardless of the role he plays, as being in his 30s means he's now prioritising looking after himself. He said: 'Recently I have been hitting the gym a lot more... I'm not going to lie. 'It's always nice to feel good when you get back on set, so I've been in the gym, eating clean, which I do anyhow, so it's not much of a change for me. 'I have been enjoying my life and eating clean. By my age, the joy of missing out kicks in, when you make that critical decision that you're not going out and you really just breathe a sigh of relief... it's amazing.' His dashing looks and charisma haven't gone unnoticed by Emily In Paris fans, who Lucien says regularly believe they have shared an intimate encounter, but it may just be their imagination. 'I get quite a few DMs where I have passed people in the street or at the airport and they say, "we definitely shared a moment in Pret" and I'm like, I really didn't see anyone in Pret because I had my sunglasses and hat on at the counter so they are the weird ones, where you don't know you have seen them. I can get a little bit spooked. 'But other than that, everyone is so lovely towards me and the character I have been playing.' While Lucien is naturally cast in love stories having also played the male lead in 2024 film This Time Next Year, he aspires to step into the world of action movies. And as speculation surrounding who will play the next James Bond mounts, with Lucien's name recently thrown into the mix, there's every possibility his dream could become a reality. He said: 'I don't want to say too much but to grow into a role like that, the action world, would be a dream come true. It would mean everything to me. 'Come September once Emily has wrapped up, we will see. I definitely love the action/comedy side of things. I better get back to the gym and be ready...' And on the next Bond potentially making history by being the first actor of colour to play the role, Lucien added: 'I think it would be great, and it needs to make sense with the right person, but it would be great. 'To have a person of colour play Bond, because of what it means to children growing up in this country and the world, to see themselves on such a huge platform and an iconic role, it's all the things really, in that space it would be fantastic. 'I'm sure they will make the right decision, and I am available. It's exciting to see who the next Bond will be and if it's not me, it will be something else. I'm cool and confident in what I can do.' Today, Lucien has been announced as Schweppes' first ambassador and features in two short films to inspire more social moments with loved ones. The partnership, which Schweppes says has brought 'modernity' and 'attitude' to the 200-year-old mixer brand, sees Lucien introduce new flavour, Tropical Soda, which he predicts will be the 'drink of the summer.' Speaking about the collaboration, he said: 'It's such an honour. We have some good stuff coming out like the Tropical Soda, it's wicked, it's so tasty, and I love the colour of it. 'It lives by itself, but I don't mind a bit of Tropical Soda with rum, that's my drink of the summer. 'When it comes to social events, I am the ringleader, I am the one that's hosting and pulling everyone together, but I do it in such a way that I don't take any responsibility for anything. 'You'll get the message, the details and then you have to figure yourself out.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Lily Collins Celebrates Her First Mother's Day with Baby Girl Tove: ‘Only the Beginning'
Emily in Paris star Lily Collins shared a sweet tribute on Instagram to mark her first Mother's Day She and her husband, filmmaker Charlie McDowell, welcomed their daughter Tove Jane on Jan. 31 In the tribute to Tove, she wrote, 'You have expanded my world, broadened my horizons, and widened my smile more than I knew was possible. And to think, it's only the beginning'Lily Collins is reflecting on being a new mother. On Sunday, May 11, the Emily in Paris star, 36, celebrated her first Mother's Day as a mom to her 3-month-old daughter Tove Jane, whom she welcomed on Jan. 31 with husband Charlie McDowell. She shared a sweet tribute to her bundle of joy on Instagram to mark the special day. "My first Mother's Day," Collins captioned a photo of her cradling Tove in a sling. "No words can describe this new journey, this new life. I love you with all of my heart Tove, with all of the parts of it that have grown deeper since the day you were born and all of those I never even knew existed." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lily Collins (@lilyjcollins) Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The actress continued to describe how motherhood has changed her life. "You have expanded my world, broadened my horizons, and widened my smile more than I knew was possible," she added. "And to think, it's only the beginning. I couldn't be more grateful or honored to be your mum…" McDowell also marked the milestone on Instagram. Sharing seven black-and-white images of Collins and their daughter, one of which featured their dog, he wrote, "Happy first Mother's Day @lilyjcollins. You bring joy, laughter, warmth, and kindness to our family everyday." The filmmaker continued of his wife, "Tove's happiness comes from you being her mother. She could stare at you all day long. It's a beautiful thing to witness. We are very lucky." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Charlie McDowell (@charliemcdowell) Collins shared his tribute to her Instagram Stories, with a sweet caption. "Words will never be enough," she wrote. "Thank you @charliemcdowell for capturing these moments. You are the best dad Tove could ever ask for and I'm the luckiest to have you as my partner and papa." The actress also gave a glimpse into how she's celebrating Mother's Day. She shared a picture of Tove lying on a play mat on her Instagram Stories with the caption, "Mother's Day activity #1." Collins also reposted a video from McDowell's Instagram Stories that show her watching a tennis match. She wrote on the video, "Mother's Day activity #2." In April, the newly minted mom marked another major milestone with her little one: their first Easter together. The actress shared a collection of photos from her holiday, including details of baby Tove Jane's first Easter, on Instagram. In the post, Collins chronicled one of many special firsts for her family of three. In the first photo, Collins posed in a pink knit sweater with white bunnies, an outfit corresponding with Tove's white bunny slippers. Another snap showed Tove's whole outfit laid out — her slippers, a knit jumper with a bunny face stitched onto it, and a matching knit hat. "Our little Easter bunny," Collins captioned the post. More photos showed a sweet Easter table setup for the family of three, including pink napkins, blue glasses and detailed painted eggs. At some point during the day, Tove got an outfit change and sported a long-sleeved ruffled pink shirt with a bunny embroidered on the front and tan pants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lily Collins (@lilyjcollins) is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Collins' birthday was also extra special this year because she had her daughter. The Mortal Instruments actress celebrated her big day, relishing in the fact that she was a mom. On Tuesday, March 18, the proud mom shared a pair of family photos, where she posed with two of the most important people in her life. She stood beaming next to husband, as he held their baby daughter. "First birthday as a mama and I truly couldn't be happier or imagine it being any more special," Collins wrote in her caption. "What a magical year it's been and what a beautiful year I'm stepping into." She concluded, "Grateful doesn't even begin to express how I feel." Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
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- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE What a gorgeous Lily baby! Emily in Paris star surprises cast members with her new daughter as the four-month-old is centre of attention during filming of hit Netflix series in Rome
It is just four months since Lily Collins announced the birth of her first child, describing her daughter as 'the centre of our world'. And, true to her word, the actress made sure Tove was the centre of attention as she returned to work on the set of the new series of Emily In Paris. These exclusive pictures show the 36-year-old – dressed in a floral blue and white trouser suit for her role as American marketing executive Emily Cooper – beaming as she cradled her daughter between takes. The baby drew admiring glances from the cast and crew of the hit Netflix show, including Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, who plays Emily's boss Sylvie. Looking on – and ready to step up for parent duties – was Lily's husband Charlie McDowell, 41, a film director and the son of A Clockwork Orange actor Malcolm, who kept a muslin cloth draped over one shoulder, just in case. Despite the show's title, the latest series is being filmed in Rome as Emily carves out a new life in the Italian city with her boyfriend Marcello, played by Eugenio Franceschini. Lily and McDowell welcomed their daughter, who was born by surrogate, in January. In an Instagram post to her 29 million followers, Lily wrote at the time: 'Welcome to the center [sic] of our world Tove Jane McDowell. Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again…' The actress has previously opened up about her desire to have a family – and revealed that dream had helped her overcome an eating disorder. In the Instagram post, Collins also thanked her surrogate, declaring: 'Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again…' The new series of 'Emily in Paris' is set to premiere in 2025, but an official release date has not yet been announced The fourth series of the show concluded on a cliffhanger as Gabriel arrived in the ancient city, but Emily had finally ditched her phone to enjoy a day out with new love Marcello Emily and her husband Charlie McDowell (pictured) tied the knot on September 4th, 2021 Speaking about the upcoming series, Lucas Bravo, who play's Emily's ex-boyfriend Gabriel said: 'I think Gabriel realized that he doesn't want to let Emily go so easily, and he might have made a big mistake' Collins and McDowell first started making public appearances together in early 2020 But the couple faced criticism on social media for using a surrogate, with some claiming they were 'buyers' not parents, and others likening surrogacy to 'human trafficking'. It prompted McDowell to hit back at the 'unkind' messages, saying: 'It's OK to not know why someone might need a surrogate to have a child. 'It's OK to not know the motivations of a surrogate regardless of what you assume.'
The Sun
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Lily Collins looks incredible as she returns to work on Emily In Paris just four months after becoming a mum
LILY Collins gets back to work on Emily In Paris just four months after becoming a mum. The actress announced in February that she had welcomed a daughter called Tove with her American director husband Charlie McDowell, 41, via a surrogate. 11 11 11 But Lily looked striking on set in a black and white jumpsuit and oversized shades as she got back in the swing of things. The 36-year-old actress is currently shooting the fifth series of her hit Netflix show. She was snapped riding a scooter and filming scenes in the Fendi store in Rome. This was after she fell for an Italian man, Marcello, played by Eugenio Franceschini, 33, in the fourth series last year. In new snaps, the duo were spotted filming new scenes at the iconic Fendi store in Rome. This marks the official expansion of the show to Italy after the series was left on a cliffhanger. Back in January, the actress shocked fans as she announced the happy news about her newborn baby. She revealed their newborn daughter's sweet name in the post, penning to her 29million followers: "Welcome to the center of our world Tove Jane McDowell. "Words will never express our endless gratitude for our incredible surrogate and everyone who helped us along the way. We love you to the moon and back again…" Her followers had no idea that she was preparing for motherhood, as TMZ reported the couple used a surrogate. Buy Lily Collins' gingham tote from Emily in Paris before it's gone for good - it's 67% off at Nordstrom Rack Lily and Charlie, 41, first started dating in 2019 and they tied the knot two years later. They both made their vowells to each other September 2021 at a stunning wedding Colorado ceremony in front of friends and family. Alongside a photo of the the newlyweds kissing, she wrote: "I've never wanted to be someone's someone more than I do yours, and now I get to be your wife. "On September 4th, 2021 we officially became each other's forever. I love you beyond @charliemcdowell…' Captioning another gorgeous photo of the bride and groom, she wrote: "Never been happier…" Lily is one of legendary Phil Collins' five kids and the only child from his marriage to Jill Tavelman. 11 11 11 11 11
