Career Timeline of Lily Collins: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Lily Collins made an impact.

Lily Collins is an English and American actress who began her career at a young age with an appearance in the BBC sitcom Growing Pains. She gained wider recognition for her role in The Blind Side (2009) and subsequently starred in films such as Priest (2011), Abduction (2011), Mirror Mirror (2012), and The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones (2013). Collins is known for her acting and modeling career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Hosted Kids Pick the President

In 2008, Lily Collins covered the US presidential election as a host on the Nickelodeon series "Kids Pick the President". She also won a Young Hollywood Award.

2008: Named International Model of the Year

In 2008, Lily Collins was picked by Spain's Glamour magazine as its International Model of the Year.

August 2009: Appeared on Glamour magazine cover

In August 2009, Lily Collins appeared on the cover of Spain's Glamour magazine.

2009: Recognition for Role in "The Blind Side"

In 2009, Lily Collins gained recognition for her supporting role in the sports drama film "The Blind Side".

2011: Starred in Priest and Abduction

In 2011, Lily Collins starred as Lucy in the thriller "Priest" and also co-starred in the action film "Abduction".

2012: Played Snow White in "Mirror Mirror"

In 2012, Lily Collins played Snow White in "Mirror Mirror" and made her singing debut in the film.

2012: Starred in "Mirror Mirror"

In 2012, Lily Collins starred in the fantasy film "Mirror Mirror".

August 2013: Appeared in M83's music video

In August 2013, Lily Collins played an earth-visiting alien in M83's music video "Claudia Lewis".

October 2013: Appeared in Thirty Seconds to Mars music video

In October 2013, Lily Collins appeared in the music video for "City of Angels" by Thirty Seconds to Mars.

2013: Starred in "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones"

In 2013, Lily Collins starred in the fantasy film "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones".

2014: Starred in Love, Rosie

In 2014, Lily Collins starred as Rosie Dunne in the film adaptation of Love, Rosie.

March 2016: Joined "To the Bone" in lead role

In March 2016, Lily Collins joined the anorexia drama film "To the Bone" in the lead role.

July 2016: Amazon picked up The Last Tycoon pilot to series

On 27 July 2016, Amazon picked up The Last Tycoon pilot to series.

2016: Critical Acclaim for "Rules Don't Apply"

In 2016, Lily Collins was critically acclaimed for her portrayal in the romantic comedy "Rules Don't Apply", earning her a Golden Globe nomination.

January 2017: "To the Bone" Premiered at Sundance

On 22 January 2017, "To the Bone" premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival.

June 2017: Okja Release

In June 2017, the film "Okja", in which Lily Collins was cast, was released on Netflix.

July 2017: "To the Bone" Released on Netflix

On 14 July 2017, "To the Bone", starring Lily Collins, was released worldwide on Netflix.

October 2017: Filming Began for Tolkien

In October 2017, filming began for "Tolkien", in which Lily Collins co-starred as Edith Tolkien.

2017: Critical Acclaim for "To the Bone"

In 2017, Lily Collins was critically acclaimed for her portrayal of a young adult with anorexia in the drama "To the Bone".

2017: Authored "Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me"

In 2017, Lily Collins wrote the memoir "Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me", discussing her struggles with mental health and body image.

2017: Amazon cancelled The Last Tycoon

In September 2017, Amazon cancelled their plans for a second season for The Last Tycoon.

February 2018: Filming Begins for Les Misérables

In February 2018, filming began in Belgium and Northern France for the BBC mini series "Les Misérables" where Lily Collins starred as Fantine.

2018: Played Fantine in Les Misérables miniseries

In 2018, Lily Collins played Fantine in the BBC miniseries "Les Misérables".

2018: Became GO Campaign Ambassador

Since 2018, Lily Collins has been an ambassador for the GO Campaign, a nonprofit organization focused on improving the lives of vulnerable children.

May 2019: Release of Tolkien

On 10 May 2019, the biographical film "Tolkien", in which Lily Collins co-starred, was released.

2019: Appeared in "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" and "Tolkien"

In 2019, Lily Collins appeared in the biopics "Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and Vile" and "Tolkien".

2019: Played Fantine in Les Misérables miniseries

In 2019, Lily Collins played Fantine in the BBC miniseries "Les Misérables".

2020: Appeared in "Mank"

In 2020, Lily Collins appeared in "Mank".

2020: Starred in Inheritance, Emily in Paris, and Mank

In 2020, Lily Collins starred in the thriller "Inheritance", the Netflix television series "Emily in Paris", and the film "Mank".

2020: Portrayed Emily Cooper in "Emily in Paris"

Since 2020, Lily Collins has portrayed marketing executive Emily Cooper in the Netflix romantic comedy series "Emily in Paris", earning a Golden Globe nomination.