Lilly Collins is a British-American actress and model. She was born on March 18, 1989, in Guildford, Surrey, England, to English father Simon Collins, a musician, and American mother Joanne Hodgson, a professional artist. Collins moved to the United States with her mother when she was five years old, and they settled in Chappaqua, New York.
Collins began her acting career at a young age, appearing in commercials and small roles in television shows such as "Gilmore Girls" and "The Practice." She gained wider recognition for her role as Clary Fray in the "Mortal Instruments" film series based on the popular young adult novels.
Collins has since appeared in a number of films, including "The English Teacher," "Love, Rosie," "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile," and "Tolkien." She has also lent her voice to animated projects, such as "The Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials" and "The LEGO Batman Movie."
In addition to her acting career, Collins is also a model and has appeared in campaigns for brands such as Chanel, H&M, and Skopes. She has graced the covers of magazines such as Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Glamour.
Collins is known for her striking blue eyes, which she inherited from her mother, and her expressive acting style. She is also an advocate for mental health awareness and has spoken publicly about her own experiences with anxiety and depression.
Collins currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and continues to work in both film and modeling. She is represented by the Creative Artists Agency and the United Talent Agency.