Lily Collins turned heads at New York Fashion Week, but not in the way she likely hoped. The Emily in Paris star was photographed stepping out in Manhattan for Calvin Klein’s runway show, dazzling in a shimmering two-piece silver ensemble. The sleeveless crop top and matching skirt highlighted her petite frame as she greeted fans lined up behind barricades.
The actress kept her look simple, pairing the glitzy set with strappy silver heels and a small white handbag. Her bob-length hair was parted down the middle and styled sleek, while her makeup was kept minimal, giving her a fresh-faced appearance as photographers snapped away. But while Collins smiled for the cameras, social media quickly erupted with concern over her noticeably slim figure.
The video of Collins arriving at the Calvin Klein event was posted to Instagram by fashion photographer @mickmicknyc, drawing nearly 160,000 likes and a flood of comments. One remark that shot to the top read, “Could she be any thinner?” Others chimed in with both criticism and compassion. “It’s a good practice to keep silent if you have nothing nice to say… She is a beautiful person. Respect,” one fan wrote, defending the actress.
Another added, “I hope she’s okay,” as one commenter pointed out her past struggles, “She has been open about struggling with ED before… it seems to me like she has relapsed. Let’s just extend some support towards her during this time. Hopefully she will get well again.” Another echoed the worry, “That’s so sad. Anorexia is such an awful disease, you can see it in her face. Society needs to stop making this fashionable. I hope she gets better.” While some fans cautioned against body-shaming, others admitted they feared Collins may be slipping back into old struggles she has bravely spoken about in the past.
Lily Collins’ History With Eating Disorders
The online reaction comes against the backdrop of Collins’ well-documented history with anorexia and bulimia. The actress has spoken openly about how her teenage years and early twenties were marred by eating disorders so severe that she stopped menstruating for several years and worried about her ability to have children.
In her 2017 memoir, Unfiltered: No Shame, No Regrets, Just Me, Collins reflected on the darkest moments of her illness, hoping to offer transparency and comfort to others facing similar battles. That same year, she revisited the painful subject in her work, taking on the role of Ellen, a young woman battling anorexia, in Netflix’s To the Bone. Collins dropped nearly 20 pounds under medical supervision to prepare for the part.
While Collins has come a long way in her recovery, her latest appearance at NYFW has reopened a dialogue among fans who want to see the actress healthy and thriving. The comments show the difficult balance between admiration for her style and genuine concern for her well-being. As one fan summed up, “She’s stunning, but I just hope she’s okay.”
