Lily Collins’s recent sighting at New York Fashion Week has sparked widespread concern and online debate. The 36-year-old Emily in Paris star attended the event dressed in a glamorous sequined two-piece from Calvin Klein’s Fall 2025 collection. While her style was commended, most of the attention went to her much-slimmer frame, with fans wondering if she was healthy.
Viral Photos Raise Questions
Collins’ photos soon became viral on the web, and one X (formerly Twitter) photo garnering nearly 30 million views. The reactions were polarized—some were concerned and labeled her as “painfully thin,” but others criticized body-shaming and urged people not to jump to conclusions. While one user wrote, “I don’t have a good feeling about this,” another asked, “Is she healthy?
Others have speculated that her paler complexion could have been a contributing factor to the reaction of the public, because the public is accustomed to viewing celebrities looking tan or bronzed.
Past Struggles with Eating Disorder
This is not the first time Collins’ appearance has sparked health discussions. In her 2017 memoir Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me, she discussed her struggle with an eating disorder that began in her teenage years. She starred as the main character in To The Bone, a 2017 Netflix movie about a young woman with anorexia, a part that was personal and inspired by her life.
In interviews, Collins confirmed the disorder once dictated body image and eating. But she continued on to describe a turnaround of heart, stating now she considers long-term health and family.
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A Happy Milestone
In February, Collins welcomed her first child, daughter Tove Jane McDowell, via a surrogate and husband Charlie McDowell. Collins revealed the news of the birth earlier this year, expressing gratitude for the surrogate who allowed them to finalize their family.
lily collins is someone who has spoken very publicly about having recovered from anorexia. and I don't think she should be doing that https://t.co/HAOxvo93Fg
— Eve (@evek181818) September 13, 2025
