Lily Collins made headlines following her recent appearance at New York Fashion Week, where she attended in a stunning sequined two-piece from Calvin Klein’s Fall 2025 collection. While the 36-year-old Emily in Paris star was praised for her fashion-forward look, her noticeably slimmer frame became the focus of intense online discussion, with many fans expressing concern for her health.
Viral Photos Prompt Speculation
Photos from the event quickly went viral, with one post on X (formerly Twitter) racking up nearly 30 million views. While some users admired her style, others voiced alarm, calling her appearance “painfully thin” and questioning whether she is well. “I don’t have a good feeling about this,” one commenter wrote, while another asked bluntly, “Is she healthy?”
Some social media users suggested that her pale complexion may have contributed to the reaction, noting that Hollywood audiences are often accustomed to seeing stars with bronzed or tanned appearances.
Collins’ History with an Eating Disorder
This isn’t the first time Lily Collins’ appearance has sparked conversation. In her 2017 memoir Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me, she revealed she battled an eating disorder that began in her teens. That same year, she took on a deeply personal role in Netflix’s To The Bone, portraying a young woman struggling with anorexia.
In past interviews, Collins admitted the disorder once “controlled how [she] ate and looked,” but said her priorities changed over time. She expressed a desire to focus on health and family, stating, “I want to have children, and I don’t want these issues to affect that.”
Welcoming Motherhood
Earlier this year, Collins and husband Charlie McDowell welcomed their first child, daughter Tove Jane McDowell, via surrogate. Sharing the joyful news in February, the actress expressed deep gratitude to the surrogate who helped them grow 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