Lily Collins on Emily in Paris and Motherhood

TL;DR

Lily Collins says Emily in Paris has inspired a playful European dispute, with Rome interested in Emily and Emmanuel Macron wanting her back in Paris. She also discusses playing Phil Collins songs for her daughter, her family’s tennis and pickleball rivalry, and her surprise first meeting with longtime idol Victoria Beckham.

Transcript

-So nice to see you again. -I'm so happy to be back. Especially during the holidays. -During the holidays. And you now have a baby girl. Congratulations. -I do. Thank you! -That makes the holidays... -Thank you. Yeah. -...so much better. -So much better. It's her first Christmas. She's ten and a half months. -Oh, my gosh. -I don't know if she knows... Read More

Key Insights

• Lily Collins’s daughter was ten and a half months old during her first Christmas, and Collins says the child may not understand the holiday yet but recognizes that the season feels festive.
• Phil Collins’s music is part of the family’s morning routine, with Invisible Touch and In the Air Tonight among the songs played for Lily Collins’s daughter, who knows him within the household as Grandpa P.
• Caspar Babypants is another household favorite, and Collins specifically names Run Baby Run and Chicken in the Cornbread as popular choices. She says she and her husband listen during road trips even when their daughter is absent.
• Tennis became a family interest while Emily in Paris was filming, because the production schedule coincided with tournaments in Rome, Roland-Garros, and Wimbledon. Collins believes her daughter’s strong grip on a miniature racket signals an early preference for tennis.
• A playful sports rivalry exists in the Collins household because her husband enjoys pickleball while she favors tennis. Collins says their daughter seems to swing more toward the tennis racket, although both types of equipment are available to her.
• Victoria Beckham’s Posh nickname came from her preference for nice clothes and nice restaurants. Beckham says the other Spice Girls did not favor designer clothes, which allowed her to use more of the wardrobe budget for stage appearances and music videos.
• Emily in Paris has attracted attention from political leaders, with Emmanuel Macron wanting Emily back in Paris and Rome interested in keeping her. Collins characterizes the disagreement as a European love triangle surrounding the fictional character’s location.
• The prime minister of Greece reportedly watches Emily in Paris with his wife after work because it is her favorite show. Collins expresses surprise that someone responsible for running Greece would unwind by watching the series at home.

Questions & Answers

Q: What did Lily Collins say about Emily in Paris and world leaders?

Lily Collins says the location of Emily in Paris has become a playful European dispute. Rome wants Emily in Rome, while Emmanuel Macron wants the character returned to Paris. Collins calls the situation a European love triangle. She also says the prime minister of Greece watches the series at home with his wife after a long day at the office.

Q: What music does Lily Collins play for her daughter?

Lily Collins says her household plays music by her father, Phil Collins, every morning for her daughter. She mentions Invisible Touch and In the Air Tonight as examples and refers to him as Grandpa P. The family also listens to Caspar Babypants, particularly Run Baby Run and Chicken in the Cornbread, both with and without their daughter present.

Q: Who is Caspar Babypants according to Lily Collins?

Caspar Babypants is a children’s musician whom Lily Collins considers highly underrated. She identifies his real name as Chris Ballew and says he was the lead singer of Presidents of the United States of America. Collins recommends Run Baby Run and Chicken in the Cornbread, adding that she and her husband listen to his music on road trips even without their daughter.

Q: Why does Lily Collins think her daughter likes tennis?

Lily Collins thinks her daughter likes tennis because the child has a strong grip and holds a miniature tennis racket tightly. The family bought the racket at Wimbledon after attending several tournaments while filming Emily in Paris. Collins says her daughter appears to swing toward tennis despite her husband’s interest in pickleball and the competing sports equipment in their household.

Q: Which tennis match did Lily Collins attend?

Lily Collins attended the five-hour Sinner-Alcaraz match at Roland-Garros. She describes it as incredible and says she felt they could not leave because they needed to see the match through. Collins and her companions avoided leaving even for bathroom breaks because they did not want to miss anything during the lengthy competition.

Q: How did Lily Collins meet Victoria Beckham?

Lily Collins met Victoria Beckham during the Tonight Show interview after discussing her long-standing love of the Spice Girls and her desire to remain in her Posh era. Jimmy Fallon asked whether Beckham was still backstage, and she appeared as a surprise. Collins reacted emotionally, while Beckham complimented Collins’s sharp, shiny hairstyle after they discussed its Posh-inspired cut.

Q: How did Victoria Beckham get the nickname Posh?

Victoria Beckham says she received the nickname Posh because she liked nice clothes and nice restaurants. She adds that the name benefited her during her time with the Spice Girls. According to Beckham, the other members were happy to wear free clothing, so she could use the available budget for designer outfits worn in videos and on stage.

Q: What happens in the Emily in Paris clip shown during the interview?

The Emily in Paris clip shows Emily questioning where her office is and learning that Jane is consulting for the organization as senior executive of brand relationships. Jane says she secured a meeting with Fendi’s head of marketing for a fee, but excludes Emily from the meeting. Emily argues that the office head must attend, although her leadership status remains under consideration.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Lily Collins describes her daughter’s first Christmas at ten and a half months old. Her household begins mornings with songs by Phil Collins, whom she calls Grandpa P, including Invisible Touch and In the Air Tonight. The family also enjoys children’s music by Caspar Babypants, whose real name is Chris Ballew.

• Collins says her daughter appears interested in tennis after the family attended tournaments while Emily in Paris was filming. They watched a five-hour Sinner-Alcaraz match at Roland-Garros and bought her a miniature racket at Wimbledon. Her husband prefers pickleball, creating a playful rivalry over which sport their daughter will choose.

• Collins meets Victoria Beckham for the first time after discussing her enduring Posh era and Beckham-inspired haircut. Beckham explains that her nickname reflected her taste for nice clothes and restaurants. Collins then discusses world leaders watching or debating Emily in Paris and introduces a clip featuring Emily’s workplace situation and a Fendi meeting.