Lily Collins Quotes
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Every movie that I'm in is very different in terms of aesthetic and costume. I mean, from 'Mirror, Mirror' to 'Mortal Instruments,' I went from dressy dresses to leather and heels and tight, sexy, chic outfits.
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I'm just fascinated by visiting actual castles in the countryside.
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I grew up being obsessed with old Hollywood and loving the history, what's behind the scenes, and what people don't know.
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I've been so fortunate to work with so many successful women who are moms as well.
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I grew up understanding the pros and cons of what you're getting into and knowing what comes with your job. I like to keep my private life private, and then work is work. I feel so far I've had a really good balance with that.
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I think it's just important to not judge people based on their physicality because it's really about personality and people's hearts and souls. That's what drew me to Audrey Hepburn who is kind of like my icon.
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Entertainment is a great form of being able to tell a story and to spread a message.
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I'm a fashion gal through and through.
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I've always loved being active, and I used to do sports - basketball, soccer, volleyball - growing up.
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When I went through my eating disorder, I never sought medical assistance. I created myths in my head about how I should get through things, so the idea that I could surround myself with truth and feel comfortable enough to speak mine allowed me to breathe.
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My mum always removed her make-up at night and taught me early on about the importance of taking care of your skin, especially when you're travelling or extremely busy, because it's so easily affected by your surroundings and health.
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I rarely, rarely - unless it's a big red carpet - wear all one designer.
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There's this common perception that having a famous last name is all you need. A surname may get you a meeting, but if there's no talent you won't get the part.
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I'm passionate about speaking out against bullying and speaking up for self-awareness with young people and body-image issues and self-esteem issues.
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I really think everything happens for a reason.
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I was raised by my mom, pretty much, and she just had this very non-judgmental, having no shame about yourself, no regrets, just trusting your gut and your instinct, and treating yourself with respect.
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My mom is such a strong, independent, strong-willed woman, and she always taught me to accept my worth for how I viewed myself and female empowerment, and it's okay to be independent and also need someone at the same time. I kinda get to be both.
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I loved Jennifer Lawrence's performance in 'Winter's Bone.'
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It's great when improv is encouraged. It's a really fun thing. It depends on who's in the movie and how their process works as well. It takes a director who is open to that because you have a script, but then something funny could happen on set.
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The journalist in me always loved relating and socialising and connecting with people, but there came a point where I needed to make a decision to stop that being my focus and really focus on acting - an audience are only really going to believe me as a character to an extent if they don't know me as Lily that well.
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At a party recently I was introduced to Meryl Streep, and it took me a second to get my head around it. You know, that I'm meeting these people now. I'm doing it.
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The less you have on your face, the less there is to go wrong.
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I've always been a huge admirer and lover of Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang. I love so many British designers like Stella McCartney.
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Many of my deepest insecurities stem from my issues with my dad.