Emily in Paris is a 'love letter to exploration of oneself' Lily Collins claims there's more to Emily in Paris than meets the eye. 15 April 2026 Lily Collins sees Emily in Paris as a "love letter to exploration of oneself". Lily Collins plays the titular character The 37-year-old actress has played Emily Cooper in the hit Netflix romcom since 2020, and Lily insists there's more to the show than immediately meets the eye.